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Treehouse uses its proprietary technology to determine how much work is required to install a home charger
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by Brad Anderson
Toyota and Lexus teamed up with Treehouse to simplify home charging.
Every 2026 and newer model includes a Level 1 and Level 2 charger.
Buyers can spend $524 on a stronger ChargePoint Level 2 unit.
Electric vehicles make plenty of sense if you are not clocking up cross-country miles every week and you have somewhere at home to plug in. The complication usually starts after you sign the paperwork, when you realize installing a home charger involves quotes, site visits, and more emails than expected. Toyota thinks it has found a way to smooth that part out.
Toyota’s North American division has partnered with Treehouse, an EV charging infrastructure company, to simplify the process of getting a Level 2 AC home charger installed and operational.
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Thanks to Treehouse, owners only need to upload a few photos and complete a short survey. From there, the company promises a quote within 48 hours and can then send technicians out to install the charger.
Traditionally, home charger installs can involve multiple visits, especially when someone needs to assess the right mounting location and electrical setup in person. This approach is meant to cut that step out entirely.
Treehouse says it relies on proprietary technology, along with the homeowner’s photos, to determine exactly what the installation requires. If upgrades are necessary, licensed electricians will step in to update or install any electrical systems needed to support home EV charging.
Standard Equipment On 2026 Models
From 2026 onward, every Toyota and Lexus battery-electric vehicle and PHEV sold in the US will include a dual-voltage 120V/240V AC home charger. It supports both Level 1 and Level 2 charging, so you can plug into a standard outlet or step up to a quicker setup. In typical conditions, that is enough to take a battery from about 10 percent to full overnight, which should cover most daily routines.
If that still feels too leisurely, there is an upgrade. Owners can opt for a hardwired ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger, installed by Treehouse, which Toyota says trims charging times by roughly 30 percent. The unit costs $524, assuming your electrical panel is feeling cooperative.
“We’re thrilled to work with Toyota to enhance the electrified vehicle and home charging experience for Toyota and Lexus customers,” Treehouse co-founder and chief executive Eric Owski said. “By bringing seamless, end-to-end home charging solutions into the EV ownership journey, this collaboration with Toyota reflects our shared commitment to making electrification easy and accessible for consumers.”
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