BGE EV Driver?

Get $200 a year for charging smart.*

Unlock year-round savings and incentives with the EVsmart® Vehicle Time of Use Rate.

Tesla, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, and Lexus plug-in electric vehicle drivers can earn a $50 annual rebate for charging off-peak 90% of the time.

‍‍Enrollment is limited to the first 2,500 applicants. Terms and conditions apply.**

How it works

Register & Connect your Vehicle.

evPulse quickly and easily connects your vehicle to BGE so you can qualify for EVsmart benefits and savings.
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Apply for Home Charging Incentives.

Get rewarded for charging smarter! Drivers who charge off-peak 90% of the time qualify for a $50 incentive each year. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Terms and conditions apply.**
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Register for evPulse first, then apply on the BGE EVsmart website.

Enroll in the Vehicle Charging Time of Use Rate.

Complete your EV TOU Rate application on the BGE EVsmart website to access discounted at-home charging. Typical participants save over $150 a year.*

Reduce EV charging costs by over 30% and get rewarded annually.**

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Benefits

Why join?

Drivers who join the EV T.O.U. Rate get access to exclusive perks and ongoing savings.

Save money.

Enjoy increased electric bill savings by charging off-peak. Get rewarded with a $50 cash incentive each year with the Home Charging Incentive.**

Charge smarter.

You’ll have access to real-time charging data and valuable insights in your evPulse dashboard. We’ll let you know when it’s off-peak and a smart time to charge.

Make an impact.

Charging off-peak reduces stress on the grid and supports clean energy generation. Feel good about doing your part in the fight against climate change.

Activate ongoing savings and a yearly $50 incentive!**

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About evPulse

A green future for Baltimore and beyond

evPulse is a product of WeaveGrid in partnership with BGE. WeaveGrid’s mission is to drive rapid decarbonization in global transport and power sectors by intelligently connecting electric vehicles to the grid.

Our software makes it cheaper and safer for utilities to support the growth of electric vehicles, increase renewable energy adoption, and save customers money.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is evPulse?

evPulse makes it easy for electric vehicle owners to share charging session information with utilities and research organizations and to see insights on their EV use.

Which EVs do you support?

Certain plug-in electric vehicles from Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, Lexus, and Tesla are eligible for the Home Charging Incentive and the Vehicle Charging Time of Use Rate. Stay tuned for updates on other supported vehicle makes in the future. Check your vehicle eligibility

How does evPulse protect user data?

evPulse is committed to securing users’ data. We do not share your EV or personal data with third parties and maintain stringent data security and privacy protection procedures to ensure that no details about our users or their charging and driving patterns are misused or disclosed to unauthorized parties. For more details see our privacy policy.

Who created evPulse?

evPulse was created by WeaveGrid - founded in 2018. Details on WeaveGrid and its team can be found at www.weavegrid.com.

Is there a fee to join evPulse?

No. evPulse is free for EV owners.

How does it work?

To use evPulse, you create an account with your email address and a password you select, then authorize evPulse to connect with your electric vehicle. The process takes seconds and simply requires entering the credentials for your electric vehicle’s mobile app.

After you connect your EV, you can complete enrollment in the Home Charging Incentive and the BGE EV Time of Use Rate via BGE’s website.

Through these programs, you can earn $50 a year for charging off-peak and enjoy electric bill savings that add up to $150 a year or more for typical EV drivers.* BGE will determine your eligibility and notify you of your program status via email. Terms and conditions apply.**

EVsmart is a program developed by BGE to promote EV adoption - you can learn more at BGE EVsmart.

Have other questions?

See our help center here.

*Savings estimate based on driver receiving the $50 Home Charging Incentive and $150 annual savings through charging off peak on the Vehicle Charging Time of Use Rate, versus costs under an R Residential rate - typical for Rate participants.

**Eligible participants can qualify for the $50 Home Charging Incentive through December 2023.

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