One angle missing here that matters a lot in Toronto specifically: ESA notification. Any 240V circuit install in Ontario has to be reported to the Electrical Safety Authority, and that inspection is what keeps your home insurance valid after the fact. Seen homeowners skip this on a side-of-house Level 2 install and then hit grief at resale when the buyer’s lawyer asks for the permit number.
A couple of practical GTA 2026 notes for anyone costing this out: most 1970s-era Toronto homes still run a 100A service, and a Level 2 charger plus a heat pump plus an induction range will push that past safe load pretty quickly. Expect a 200A panel upgrade in the 2,800 to 4,500 dollar range before you even touch the charger itself. Any electrician worth hiring will run a CSA C22 load calculation before quoting, not after.
When vetting a contractor, ask for the ESA contractor license number and the load calc in writing. That one filter cuts out most of the risk on its own. More homeowner-side vetting questions collected over on our onboarding thread if it helps: https://home.renovation.reviews/t/most-commonly-asked-questions