SmartCharge New York Program (for EV Drivers and Light-Duty Fleets)
Earn cash incentives for charging your electric vehicle during off-peak* times.
About
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.
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Incentive |
Amount |
Detail |
|---|---|---|
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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). |
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Incentive Off-Peak Charging Incentive |
Amount 10 cents per kWh |
Detail Earned for charging at off-peak times. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you own or lease a plug-in hybrid electric or battery-electric vehicle and charge it within Con Edison’s service area in New York City and Westchester County*, you are eligible to participate. You are not required to be a Con Edison customer.
Electric vehicle drivers on the Residential or Small Business Time of Use (TOU) rates under Electric Service Classes 1 and 2 are not eligible to participate in SmartCharge New York.
*You will not earn incentives for charging in the following Queens and Westchester County ZIP Codes, which are outside Con Edison’s service area: 10501, 10505, 10518, 10519, 10521, 10526, 10527, 10535, 10536, 10590, 10540, 10560, 10576, 10578, 10576, 10587, 10589, 10590, 10597, 11690, 11691, 11692, 11694, 11695, 11696, and 11697.
To determine the incentives that you are eligible to earn, the following information is collected from your vehicle(s) or charging station(s):
- when you charge
- how much you charge (kWh)
- the location (GPS) of your charging
Only charging GPS information is shared with Con Edison, not driving GPS information. The charging GPS information will be used for the purposes of running this program. Any personally identifiable information will not be made public or shared.
Charging your vehicle at off-peak times reduces stress to the energy grid, which helps ensure more reliable service to everyone.
How can I learn more about the SmartCharge New York program?
Visit the SmartCharge New York program website.