Electric Vehicle – Home Charging Incentive

1. Purchase a qualifying charger from the retailer of your choice and have it installed at your home by a licensed electrician.

• • • Eligible chargers include: ChargePoint, Enel X and Siemens. There are also many EV manufacturers that offer advanced vehicle telematics and qualify for incentives with an approved software integration connection. Review EV manufacturer eligibility details here.

• Level 2 chargers require installation of a 240-volt outlet. It is recommended that you hire a qualified electrician who is familiar with EV charging equipment. Installation charges will vary, but can range from $200 to $1,000.* If your electrical panel needs to be upgraded, contact BGE to start this process. Costs and timing for panel upgrades may vary and takes approximately two weeks for completion.

2.Apply for the annual incentive.

Before you can apply for your EVsmart incentive, BGE must verify that your EV charger is connected to Wi-Fi and your EV energy usage data is visible. In some cases, customers may require a Wi-Fi extender to increase the range of their Wi-Fi signal to reach their garage or other location of their EV charger.

Note: If you are applying through an eligible EV manufacturer, you must first create an evPulse account. Enroll here.

3.Charge during off-peak hours and save. Annual incentives are issued each December**. To receive the annual $50 gift card, you must charge your vehicle during off-peak hours (9pm – 7am) 90% of the time.

*Source: Marylandev.prg/charging

**Until the end of 2023. Customers who apply after October 2022 will receive an incentive for the following year. 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Limit of one $50 gift card per household annually.
• Only chargers listed in the chart above are eligible for the annual incentive.
• BGE must be able to confirm that the charger or vehicle is connected and transmitting data. Eligible EV manufacturers must first register through evPulse before applying for an incentive.