TEP Smart Charge
Join Smart Charge, our EV Managed Charging Program, and get paid to support grid efficiency
The Smart Charge Program incentivizes residential customers to modify their charging habits while earning bill credits.
How it Works
TEP’s Smart Charge Program aims to manage EV charging load and promote efficient use of our electric grid. The program incentivizes residential participants who adjust their charging behavior to support the grid during times of high energy demand. That might include shifting and staggering charging times from on-peak to off-peak times to help avoid higher energy costs. Customers will partner with TEP and our implementation partner, Bidgley, to adjust charging habits.
Smart Charge Program
TEP’s Managed Charging Program Smart Charge offers residential customers the option to be compensated if the customer:
- Owns an eligible vehicle (please see manufacturer list below)
- Is on a Time-of-Use (TOU) rate
- Agrees to Terms and Conditions
- Participates in Peak Events
Program Benefits
- Earn bill credits by following off-peak charging schedules
- Support efficient grid operations
- Maintain control and opt-out of peak events if needed
- Get insight into EV charging patterns for future grid impacts
Vehicles Eligible for Smart Charge Financial Incentives*
BMW, Kia, Nissan, Land Rover, Tesla, Hyundai, Lexus, Toyota, Jaguar, MINI and Volkswagen
Vehicles Eligible for Information about Charging Behaviors and Grid Resilience**
Audi, Jeep, Rivian, Cadillac, Lincoln, Volvo, Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler and Porsche
Peak Event
- Summer (May – September) M-F 3-7 p.m.
- Winter (October – April) M-F 6-9 a.m., 6-9 p.m.
Ad-hoc peak events may be called with 24-hour notice
* Customers always have the option to opt-out of an event. Opting out will impact monthly participation compensation
** Ineligible for compensation
Frequently Asked Questions
Support
Please connect with us at: SmartCharge@tep.com