Get Paid to Plug In: 2025 EV Utility Incentives Guide
Switching to an electric vehicle (EV) is already a smart financial move – you save on gas, enjoy lower maintenance costs, and drive cleaner. But in 2025, there’s an even smarter way to save on EV charging.
Across the United States, local utilities are rewarding EV drivers for charging smarter, through demand response, managed charging, and time-of-use (TOU) programs. These initiatives pay you to charge your EV at home, helping balance the grid, lower costs, and make the most of renewable energy.
Think of it as getting paid to charge your car. You save money, your utility improves efficiency, and your Wallbox smart charger handles everything automatically.
Below, you’ll find the latest 2025 EV charging incentive programs across the U.S. (and Canada). Enroll your compatible Wallbox Pulsar Plus or Pulsar Pro and start earning today!
📌 Bookmark this guide → we’ll update it as more utilities roll out rewards for Level 2 home EV charging!
2025 Utility EV Charging Incentives by State
Alabama
Alabama Power – EV GridWise+ (Active & Passive Programs)↗️
New tiers available for 2025! The Automatic Smart Charging program offers you $100 in incentives ($50 upfront, plus $25 each summer and winter season) just for letting Alabama Power optimize your charging schedule.
Arizona
APS SmartCharge – EV Charging Assistant Rewards ↗️
Earn $25 upfront and up to $60 in recurring annual rewards by enrolling your Wallbox in APS’s SmartCharge Assistant program. The utility automatically optimizes your charging to take advantage of off-peak rates and supports grid stability.
APS SmartCharge – EV Data Rewards ↗️
Earn $25 upfront and $60 per year simply for securely sharing your charging data to help APS improve grid efficiency.
SRP – Salt River Project Smart Charging ↗️
Receive a $300 rebate when you install a qualified smart charger like Wallbox Pulsar Plus and enroll in SRP’s managed charging program.
California
PG&E – EV Charge Manager ↗️
Earn up to $75 for enrolling and an additional $200 in annual bill credits by joining PG&E’s EV Charge Manager program. Your Wallbox charger automatically schedules charging for off-peak hours to maximize savings.
SCP – GridSavvy Rewards ↗️
Sonoma Clean Power wants to reward you for charging green! Their GridSavvy Rewards program gives you a generous $220 ($100 enrollment bonus upfront, plus $10 cashback/month) for charging when energy is cheapest and cleanest.
Colorado
Holy Cross Energy – Charge at Home ↗️
Get a rebate of up to $549 for installing a Level 2 smart charger and joining Holy Cross Energy’s managed charging program. Align your charging with renewable supply and save more.
Xcel Energy – Charging Perks ↗️
Earn $200 in rewards ($50 bonus upfront + $150 in bill credits annually) and get personalized charging cost insights, by participating in demand response events.
Indiana
AES Indiana Smart Charging Program ↗️
Receive $250 upfront and up to $100 annually when you charge off-peak ($0.05/kWh savings) with your Wallbox charger connected to AES Indiana’s smart charging system.
Iowa
Alliant Energy – Smart Hours ↗️
Earn $125 ($25 upfront, plus $25 per season enrolled) while participating in demand response events that optimize your home charging.
Kentucky
LG&E and KU Energy – Optimized EV Charging ↗️
Earn a $25 enrollment bonus plus up to $60 in annual incentives by participating in optimized charging events that help balance the grid.
Maryland
BGE – Smart Charge Management & Vehicle Charging ToU Rate ↗️
Save up to $240 in total rewards per year, through BGE’s managed smart charging and time-of-use rates.
Potomac Edison – EV Driven Program ↗️
A straightforward way to earn. Save $0.02 per kWh during off-peak hours with their EV-Only TOU rate plan.
SMECO – EV Recharge Program ↗️
Earn up to $120 in bill credits by participating in demand response events and allowing SMECO to optimize your charging. Earn $50 in bill credits for securely sharing your EV charging data with SMECO.
Michigan
DTE – Smart Charge Program ↗️
Earn $25 just for enrolling and automate your charging to take advantage of off-peak rates.
New Jersey
ACE – Atlantic City Electric TOU Program ↗️
Save money on your energy bills by charging during off-peak hours with ACE’s Time-of-Use (TOU) rate plan.
PSE&G – FlexPower Program ↗️
Earn $50 upfront plus up to $50 in recurring annual rewards for participating in PSE&G’s managed charging program.
PSE&G – Data Sharing Program ↗️
Earn up to $315 in rewards by sharing your Wallbox charging data to support New Jersey’s local grid optimization.
JCP&L – EV Rewards Program ↗️
Get $195 upfront when you join, plus $120 in recurring annual credits by enrolling in JCP&L’s managed charging program.
New York
Central Hudson – EV ChargeSmart & Peak Perks Programs ↗️
- ChargeSmart: Get a quick $25 reward just for participating and benefit from automated charging during the cheapest energy periods.
- Peak Perks Charging: Earn up to $265 in bill credits ($25 upfront, $40 per season enrolled, plus an extra $20 per season for those who don’t opt out of any demand response events) by allowing Central Hudson to optimize your charging.
Orange & Rockland Utilities ↗️
Earn up to $75, plus ongoing savings, with Orange and Rockland’s FlexCharge Rewards! When you plug in at home, you’ll receive hassle-free Automatic Smart Charging.
Ohio
AES Ohio Smart Charging Program ↗️
Earn $250 in upfront rebates and up to $100 annually by charging during off-peak hours ($0.05/kWh savings).
Oregon
Portland General Electric – Smart Charging Program ↗️
Earn $300 upfront plus $50 per year by participating in PGE’s Smart Charging Program. Your Wallbox automatically adjusts charging to when energy is cheapest and cleanest.
Puerto Rico
LUMA – EV Incentive Programs ↗️
Join LUMA’s Time of Use plan for up to 32% off on energy costs or earn $10 per quarter for participating in the Charging Habits Puerto Rico program.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Energy – PowerUpRI ↗️
Save up to $1000 (for income-qualified requesters) or $700 (for standard rebate requesters) on your Pulsar charger and its installation costs by joining RIE’s demand response initiative.
Texas
Austin Energy – Power Partner EV Program ↗️
Earn $75 ($50 upfront, plus $25 per year) by participating in demand response events and allowing Austin Energy to optimize your charging.
Virginia
Dominion Energy – EV Charger Rewards ↗️
The program offers you $165 ($125 upfront, plus $40 for each year you’re enrolled) for participating in demand response events and allowing DE to optimize your charging.
Washington
Puget Sound Energy – Flex Program ↗️
Earn $50 just for participating in demand response events and allowing PSE to optimize your charging.
Wisconsin
Alliant Energy – Smart Hours ↗️
Earn $125 ($25 upfront, plus $25 each season you’re enrolled) by joining demand response charging events that optimize your home energy use.
Canada
British Columbia
BC Hydro – Peak Saver Program ↗️
Get a $250 rebate and up to $50 per year for enabling managed charging with your Wallbox charger.
Why Participate in EV Charging Incentive Programs?
Most of these programs are fully compatible with smart level 2 home EV chargers like the Wallbox Pulsar Plus and Pulsar Pro.
Enrolling is easy: connect your charger, opt in to your utility’s managed charging program, and let Wallbox optimize your smart scheduling automatically.
You’ll enjoy:
✅ Lower electricity bills with TOU charging
✅ Rewards for supporting grid stability
✅ Smarter use of renewable energy
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Explore More EV Incentives in Your Area
Want to save even more? You may qualify for additional EV charger rebates, tax credits, or installation discounts.
Use our 🔎 EVSE Incentives Tool to find available programs in your state.
These EV incentives, rebates, and tax credits can significantly offset the cost of EV charging equipment and home installation, saving you even more for going electric.