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Evo Energy reviews

CALIFORNIA / EAST BAY
Evo Energy
23 Reviews • 1 Location 3,059 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

Evo Energy runs a tight ship on the technical side. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found zero complaints about workmanship, with 17 reviewers specifically calling out the quality of their electrical work. One Oakland homeowner watched their installer not only mount a Level 2 charger correctly the first time but then spend extra minutes on Amazon helping find the right adapter for a Chevy Bolt that didn't ship with one. The installations themselves are clean and fast, often finished same-day. Where things occasionally wobble is coordination. A handful of customers mentioned unanswered voicemails or permit follow-up they had to chase down themselves, though when the company does respond, they schedule quickly and fix the issue. One reviewer noted a three-week delay through a subcontracting arrangement with QMerit, then praised the project manager once communication opened back up. If you're the type who sends one email and waits, this could frustrate you. If you're willing to follow up once, you'll likely get an installer who knows their stuff and leaves your garage looking sharp.

If you need a Level 2 charger installed and you don't mind nudging the company if they go quiet, Evo delivers clean work at competitive prices. Just keep your phone handy for follow-up.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Virginia L.
Yelp | Nov 24, 2021 |

Virginia L. hired Evo Energy to put a Level 2 charger on her Oakland ranch-style home and found the on-site team expertly professional, patient, and knowledgeable. The installer completed a neat, attractive installation correctly on the first visit and finished very quickly. The only snag came with the paperwork: Evo didn’t follow through on getting the permit signed by the City of Oakland, so she scheduled the inspection herself to move things along. Evo then scrambled to get an electrician to her house on short notice so the city inspector could sign off, and the permit was ultimately approved. What lingered as the most memorable part of the job was how the installer went above and beyond to help her connect a Chevy Bolt that hadn’t come with a Level 2 unit. The installer sat with her searching online for the right adapter, helped identify a safe (though pricier) Level 2 charger, and guided the purchase so the car would actually work with the new station. In short: a tidy, fast installation and a technician who did the extra legwork to make the charger usable — with only a minor administrative hiccup that the company corrected when pressed.

2. Nick K.
Yelp | Jan 10, 2023 |

Nick K. chose Evo Energy after their bid came in significantly lower than other offers for a solar panel installation that also required moving the main electrical panel. He experienced smooth scheduling and clear communication from start to finish, and found project manager Esgar truly stood out — responsive, efficient, punctual, and courteous throughout the work. The installation proceeded without drama, and Nick ended up extremely pleased with both the price and the way the project was managed. What lingered most for him was how much easier the process felt thanks to Esgar’s hands-on coordination, making the lower bid translate into real value.

3. Josh S.
Yelp | Nov 10, 2022 |

Josh S. tried repeatedly to reach Ron to discuss electrical work but found only silence. He couldn't get any replies to email or phone, so he never had the chance to judge Ron's workmanship. The whole interaction boiled down to a one-star rating driven entirely by an absence of communication—unanswered messages and no callbacks left him with no answers and no confidence.

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Performance by Work Type

ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
4.9/5
SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
3.6/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
5.0/5
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
N/A
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
N/A
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 85

Clean Record

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Background Check

Serving customers for 10 years

Operating longer than most installers in the market.

BBB Rating

Not BBB rated.

Review Patterns

What You Can Expect

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1. Nick K.
Yelp | Jan 10, 2023 |

Nick K. chose Evo Energy after their bid came in significantly lower than other offers for a solar panel installation that also required moving the main electrical panel. He experienced smooth scheduling and clear communication from start to finish, and found project manager Esgar truly stood out — responsive, efficient, punctual, and courteous throughout the work. The installation proceeded without drama, and Nick ended up extremely pleased with both the price and the way the project was managed. What lingered most for him was how much easier the process felt thanks to Esgar’s hands-on coordination, making the lower bid translate into real value.

2. Bryan P.
Yelp | Jun 26, 2023 |

Bryan P. waited about three weeks with no clear answer, then Ronald finally got back to him, explained what had caused the hold-up and moved quickly to get the job scheduled. The crew has started the installation, and he plans to update the review after it’s completed. He traced the slowdown to the subcontracting chain: Evo Energy is working under QMerit, which is the contractor Chevy uses for its offer, and that handoff contributed to the confusion and delay. The memorable detail: once someone explained the source of the problem, the company acted fast — but buyers using the Chevy-linked program should be prepared for potential multi-week pauses because of the QMerit subcontracting step.

3. Lynn G.
Yelp | Mar 26, 2026 |

Lynn came away from a weekend solar-and-battery install with one part of the job looking unusually smooth: Ron had laid out the equipment choices clearly, handled the whole installation in a single weekend, lined up PG&E for the meter socket adapter, and got the system through inspection without a hitch. By the end of December 2025, she was told everything had been approved, the system was switched on, and it was producing power as expected, so she paid the remaining balance and thought the hard part was over. The problem surfaced later when her solar generation never appeared on the PG&E bill; PG&E then told her no application for permission to operate had ever been received. What followed was silence from EVO, with phone calls and emails going unanswered, leaving her stuck wondering whether the company had disappeared or whether some other explanation existed for a system that was running but apparently not properly filed to operate.

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1. Wendy W.
Yelp | Jun 5, 2024 |

Wendy W. hired the crew to install solar panels and an electric charger for her car at her home. She ended up with a solid, well-executed installation of both the array and the EV charger, and singled out Ron and his crew for their work. The standout detail is that the team handled the combined solar-plus-charger job smoothly — a clean one-stop install that won her full confidence.

2. Silvana 7.
Yelp | Nov 30, 2023 |

Silvana 7 had Ronald install an EV charger for her Cadillac Lyric at home. She came away most impressed by the precision of his work — he handled the job professionally and demonstrated clear knowledge about the equipment. She plans to hire him again for future EV work and left with confidence that the charger was set up correctly and to her expectations.

3. Marcy G.
Yelp | Dec 3, 2021 |

Marcy G. hired the company to install an EV charger in her garage and ended up with a neat, straightforward job. She found the technicians professional, efficient, and easy to work with. Rather than leaving the inspection to her, the crew returned to complete it, which wrapped the project up cleanly. What stuck with her was the follow-through — they handled the inspection so she didn’t have to chase anyone down.

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1. Virginia L.
Yelp | Nov 24, 2021 |

Virginia L. hired Evo Energy to put a Level 2 charger on her Oakland ranch-style home and found the on-site team expertly professional, patient, and knowledgeable. The installer completed a neat, attractive installation correctly on the first visit and finished very quickly. The only snag came with the paperwork: Evo didn’t follow through on getting the permit signed by the City of Oakland, so she scheduled the inspection herself to move things along. Evo then scrambled to get an electrician to her house on short notice so the city inspector could sign off, and the permit was ultimately approved. What lingered as the most memorable part of the job was how the installer went above and beyond to help her connect a Chevy Bolt that hadn’t come with a Level 2 unit. The installer sat with her searching online for the right adapter, helped identify a safe (though pricier) Level 2 charger, and guided the purchase so the car would actually work with the new station. In short: a tidy, fast installation and a technician who did the extra legwork to make the charger usable — with only a minor administrative hiccup that the company corrected when pressed.

2. Kate K.
Yelp | Nov 6, 2021 |

Kate K. bought an electric car and hired Evo to install a dedicated wall connector at her home. She shopped eight electricians in the area and discovered Evo was the most affordable while also being easy to work with and consistently professional. She singled out Marcos, Eric, Ronald and Brian for handling the job smoothly and keeping communication straightforward. After comparing multiple bids, what stuck with her was that a local crew delivered a cost-effective, no-fuss installation she trusted.

3. Josh S.
Yelp | Nov 10, 2022 |

Josh S. tried repeatedly to reach Ron to discuss electrical work but found only silence. He couldn't get any replies to email or phone, so he never had the chance to judge Ron's workmanship. The whole interaction boiled down to a one-star rating driven entirely by an absence of communication—unanswered messages and no callbacks left him with no answers and no confidence.

Long-term Satisfaction

Recent customers rate Evo Energy 4.6 ★

Long-term reviews carry the most weight in our methodology because they are most representative of what you should be paying for: a system that will perform for years.

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