A smart panel is still a panel replacement. It still needs a load calculation, grounding, labeling, and an inspection. The premium buys monitoring and load shedding — not a different kind of electricity.
Key Takeaways
- Standard listed 200A: $3,500–$7,500.
- SPAN-class: $7,500–$9,500 installed.
- Leviton-class / Eaton smart breakers: $3,000–$5,000.
- Solar-ready backfeed space can exist on a standard can. You do not have to buy a touchscreen for that.
Standard panel
Damaged, recalled, or undersized equipment. You want EV, battery, or reserved solar space. You do not need per-circuit app control.
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Leviton or Eaton smart breakers
You want monitoring on a compatible enclosure without a full SPAN-class replacement.
SPAN-class
You want the panel itself to shed EV or HVAC when a battery is covering selected circuits. Confirm the listed product and the existing service before quoting it as a given.
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