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SmartCharge New York Program (for EV Drivers and Light-Duty Fleets)

Earn cash incentives for charging your electric vehicle during off-peak* times.  

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Charge your EV during off-peak times to earn cash incentives year-round. Participating in SmartCharge New York not only earns you money, but also supports a strong energy grid. 
 
Once you enroll and connect, charging data is automatically collected from your vehicle’s onboard telematics or smart charging station. The charging data is then used to calculate your earnings. You can access the SmartCharge website to view your charging and earnings at any time. 

Program incentives can only be earned by customers on a standard rate. 

 

Incentives

Available  all year round. Participants on average earn $400 per year.  

Incentive

Amount

Detail

Incentive

3-Month Incentive

Amount

$25 Bonus

Detail

Earned per vehicle or charging station after 3 months of charging (does not need to be consecutive).

Incentive

Off-Peak Charging Incentive

Amount

10 cents per kWh

Detail

Earned for charging at off-peak times.

Incentive

Avoided Summer Peak Bonus Incentive

Amount

$35 Bonus/summer period

Detail

Earned per vehicle or charging station for avoiding all charging weekdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. EST, June 1 through September 30. 

Incentive

Per month Avoided Summer Peak Incentive

Amount

$35 Bonus/month

Detail

Earned per vehicle or charging station for avoiding charging weekdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET, June 1 through September 30

Incentive

Refer-A-Friend Incentive

Amount

$25 per referral

Detail

You and your friend earn $25 after your friend enrolls in SmartCharge New York using your referral code and completes their first charging session in the service area

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Get Started

Step 1

Create a SmartCharge New York account from the customer web portal.

Step 2

Connect your EV or charger.

Step 3

Charge in the Con Edison service area to earn cash. 
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Safety Measures

As you explore our incentives for electric vehicles, please remember to file all electrical upgrades, including the installation of Level 2 EV chargers at your residence. This step ensures your installation is safe and reliable.

Your licensed contractor should file your upgrades by visiting our Gas and Electric Service Update Guide.

Compatibility

Some EV models that are compatible include some Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Rivian, Tesla, Toyota, Volvo, Volkswagen models, and more. See full list.  

If your vehicles are part of a municipal or commercial fleet, your light duty commercial fleets may be eligible. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

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*Off-peak is defined as 12:00 a.m. (midnight) to 8:00 a.m. EST all days, year-round.
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