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ChargeLab, a Toronto-based EV charger management company, now pays Canadian homeowners 10 cents per kilowatt-hour to charge their electric vehicles at home, allowing participants to earn over $350 annually while supporting the country's sustainable charging infrastructure.
- Canadian EV owners can earn $350+ annually through ChargeLab Rewards at 10 cents per kilowatt-hour
- Payouts occur quarterly, with an additional $25 referral bonus for each new user connected
- Program requires an eligible smart charger such as Autel Home Charger, Siemens VersiCharge, or Wallbox Pulsar Plus
- ChargeLab offers business rebates and access to public charging networks without roaming fees across Canada
- No subscription fees required, and participants can opt in or out anytime without penalties
Canadian EV drivers can now earn more than $350 a year for charging their vehicles at home.
ChargeLab, a Toronto-based software management company for EV chargers, announced on July 1 that payouts through its ChargeLab Rewards program are increasing to 10 cents per kilowatt-hour. These rewards are now open to single-family homeowners, and versions of the program are available for multi-family properties and businesses.
According to ChargeLab, rewards are paid out once every three months, and program participants earn $25 for each person they refer who connects a charger to ChargeLab for the first time. Currently, ChargeLab uses Tango to send gift cards, but will be switching to cash payout rewards by the end of the year.
To participate in the program, users must have an eligible smart charger that can be connected to ChargeLab’s mobile app, such as the Autel Home Charger, Siemens VersiCharge or the Wallbox Pulsar Plus. “Other open charge point protocol compatible chargers may be supported with additional configuration steps,” stated ChargeLab’s website, noting that interested participants can check their eligibility.
The program and app do not require subscription or registration fees, and users can opt in or out at any time without penalty.
EV charging for workplaces provides charging for employees who do not have at-home chargers, offers an added perk to retain employees and attracts tenants, achieving sustainability goals. Business rebates and incentives for installing EV chargers are offered through programs from Natural Resources Canada, the Government of Québec, BC Hydro (customers only), Fortis BC (customers only) and the Government of Yukon.
ChargeLab offers its charging incentive program “as part of [its] commitment to expanding Canadian charging infrastructure,” according to its website. The company earns carbon credits and is partially funded by Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations, which are reinvested into building more EV chargers across the country.
EV drivers can also use the ChargeLab app to access public charging networks in Canada without roaming fees, including Filgo, the Ivy Charging Network, Nova Scotia Power and SureCharge.
Those interested in participating in the program can check their eligibility here, and businesses looking for EV charging incentives and rebates can find them here.
