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Cut Drywall and Route Electrical Cable

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How to install a ChargePoint EV Charger in 3 Minutes!

What happens here

To create a channel for the electrical cable, use a keyhole saw to cut a rectangular opening in the drywall between the electrical panel and the planned charger location. After removing the cut drywall section, drill a hole through any studs encountered in the wall cavity. Then, feed the 8/2 Romex cable through the drilled holes in the studs and into the electrical panel. Secure the Romex cable into the electrical panel using a 1/2-inch Romex connector.

Goal: Establish a hidden conduit for the electrical cable from the panel to the charger location.

Tools and materials

  • 1/2-inch Romex Connector — Securing the Romex cable into the electrical panel knockout
  • 8/2 Romex Cable — Providing electrical power to the EV charger
  • Drill Bit — Creating holes for cable routing through studs
  • Drill — Drilling holes through wall studs
  • Keyhole Saw — Cutting sections of drywall
  • Drywall — The wall material being cut