Many hardwired units stay with the old house, so the new garage starts from zero.
EV charger play · New homeowners
New homeowners are setting up the garage. Be there before the car needs a charge.
An EV owner who moves needs a new charging setup right away, and a new buyer planning an EV is already rethinking the garage. Spur finds recent sales with garages each month and mails a simple welcome card with a photo-based quote.
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USPSFirst-Class
Tyler Grant340 S Garfield StDenver, CO 80209Scan to send your panel photo
Tyler G. scanned your welcome card · 9 min ago
AI-written for this owner · Mailed in 2 days
60 daysis the window to mail after closing
Monthlynew sales pulled and mailed automatically
1 phototells you what the new home's panel can do
The problem
A new garage is a blank slate, but nobody's marketing to it.
A new owner has no idea what their panel can support, and no electrician they trust yet.
Generic cards from every trade arrive at once, and few say anything about the home.
How it works
From list to mailbox in one workflow.
Five steps from a recent sale to a charger on the wall.
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A new homeowner EV list
A sample Denver list from one month of sales with attached garages. Names are partly masked.
Zip 80209Sold last 60 daysOwner-occupiedValue $500K+Attached garage
- Tyler G.340 S Garfield StBuilt 1951 · 2-car garageClosed 3 wks agoPanel check
- Ella & Ray D.355 S Garfield StBuilt 2012 · 2-car garageClosed 5 wks ago200A likely
- Anita P.812 S Monroe StBuilt 1964 · 1-car garageClosed 2 wks agoPanel check
- Kyle H.828 S Monroe StBuilt 1998 · 2-car garageClosed 4 wks agoPre-wired?
- Rosa & Ben M.1140 E Exposition AveBuilt 2018 · 3-car garageClosed 6 wks agoSolar
AI draft for Tyler G. · 340 S Garfield St
Hi Tyler,
Welcome to the neighborhood. If you drive an EV, you've probably already noticed that the new garage doesn't have what the old one did, and a 1950s home likely has a smaller panel than you're used to.
Send us a photo of your electrical panel, and we'll tell you what the garage needs and give you one written price, usually within a day. That includes the permit and inspection, and if you've brought a charger from your old place, we're happy to install it.
Scan the code on this card to send your photo. If you're not ready yet, keep this card in the garage.
Whitney Park · Mile High Home Charging · (720) 555-0124
Sample data for illustration. Your results depend on your market and filters.
Playbook
Why new buyers are a natural audience for EV chargers
Moving resets a lot of household decisions, and the garage is one of them. EV owners who move often leave a hardwired charger behind, or decide that it's not worth uninstalling. Those owners don't need convincing about Level 2 charging. They already rely on it, and they want the same thing in the new home as soon as they can get it. A timely card to these buyers can get a fast response.
Other buyers are planning ahead. Someone who chose a home with a good garage may be thinking about an EV next year. They may not act now, but they will remember who explained what their panel can handle. A photo-based quote is a low-commitment way to get their contact details and start that relationship, especially if you're honest about what can wait.
Filter by home features. Attached garages are the simplest case, with detached garages and driveway charging as a secondary list that may need more trenching or a longer run. Homes built before about 1980 often have smaller service, so a panel check matters more. Newer homes may have a 200-amp panel or even be pre-wired for EV charging, so your quote may be lower and your message should be different.
Be careful with assumptions. You don't know whether a buyer owns an EV, because property records don't show vehicles. Say 'if you drive an EV, or plan to' rather than presuming. That small phrase keeps the card accurate and friendly, and it reduces the chance of annoying a reader who has no interest. Use home value and neighborhood as proxies, while acknowledging their limits.
Mention moving a charger. Many owners don't realize that a plug-in unit from their old home can move with them, or what a hardwired one requires. Offering to install a unit they already own is a simple way to win the work, even if your margin is on labor. Check the charger's rating against the new circuit, and explain any changes the new home needs.
Connect it to other work. New buyers often add solar, replace a panel, or finish a garage. Coordinating those jobs can save money and avoid opening the same wall twice. Ask about their plans on the first call. If they're hiring an electrician or a remodeler, offer to work alongside them. A good first job can turn into the panel upgrade next spring and the second charger a few years later.
2×+return on a year of Spur Team and mail from two installs
A monthly habit that pays for itself in a couple of installs.
- Spur Team: $49/mo billed annually = $588/yr
- 40 new buyers a month at $0.94 per card = $451/yr
- Two installs at ~$1,500 each = $3,000, before any panel work
Example math. Sale volume and response vary by market. Run your own numbers →
One tool, not four
Spur vs. the usual new mover mail
What you needThe usual waySpur
Recent sales with garages, by valueEvery new mover in the county✓ Built in
Copy about the garage and the panelA generic welcome coupon✓ Built in
A QR code to your panel photo formA phone number and a visit✓ Built in
Older and newer homes get different cardsOne card for all homes✓ Built in
Mailed automatically every monthManual exports and reprints✓ Built in
New Homeowners by the numbers
Why the new garage matters
80%+
of EV charging is done at home, so a new owner's setup matters from day one
125%
EV charging is treated as a continuous load, so a 40A charger needs a 50A circuit
2×+
return on a year of Spur Team and mail from two installs
FAQ
New homeowner EV charger questions
Can I tell which new buyers have an EV?
No. Property records don't show vehicles. Use garage, value, and neighborhood as proxies, and say 'if you drive an EV, or plan to' in the copy.
How soon after closing should I mail?
Within the first 60 days. EV owners who move need a charger quickly, and the first few weeks are the best time.
Will you install a charger they already own?
It's a good offer to make. Check that the unit's rating fits the new circuit, and explain any changes the home needs.
Do older homes always need a panel upgrade?
Not always. A load calculation, or sometimes a load management device, can avoid a full upgrade. The panel photo is the first step.
Can this run automatically?
Yes. Save the filter, and Spur pulls recent sales and mails the cards each month.
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