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SmartCharge New York Program

Earn cash incentives for charging your electric vehicle during overnight off-peak times, from midnight to 8 a.m. EST all days, year-round.

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Charge your EV during off-peak times to earn cash incentives year-round. Participating in SmartCharge New York not only earns you money, but also supports a strong energy grid.

Once you enroll and connect, charging data is automatically collected from your vehicle’s onboard telematics or smart charging station. The charging data is then used to calculate your earnings. You can access the SmartCharge website to view your charging and earnings at any time.

Incentive

Amount

Detail

Incentive

3 MONTH BONUS

Amount

$25

Detail

Earned per vehicle or changing station after of charging (does not need to be consecutive) 

Incentive

OFF-PEAK CHARGING INCENTIVE

Amount

7 cents per kWh

Detail

Earned for charging at off-peak times.

Incentive

AVOIDED SUMMER PEAK BONUS INCENTIVE

Amount

$35 Bonus/month

Detail

Earned per vehicle or charging station for avoiding all charging weekdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. EST, June 1 through September 30. 

Incentive

REFER-A-FRIEND INCENTIVE

Amount

$25 per referral

Detail

You and your friend earn $25 after your friend enrolls in SmartCharge New York using your referral code and completes their first charging session in the service area

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As you explore our incentives for electric vehicles, please remember to file all electrical upgrades, including the installation of Level 2 EV chargers at your residence. This step ensures your installation is safe and reliable. Your licensed contractor can submit upgrade requests through our Project Center for Building and Service Upgrades.

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Get Started

Step 1

Create a SmartCharge New York account from the customer web portal.

Step 2

Connect your EV or charger.

Step 3

Charge in the Orange & Rockland service area to earn cash. 

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Eligibility Requirements

In order to participate in SmartCharge New York, you must:

  • Own or lease a compatible plug-in hybrid electric, battery-electric vehicle, or a compatible charger
  • Charge your EV within Orange and Rockland service area

You are not required to be an Orange and Rockland customer.

Electric vehicle drivers on a Residential Time of Use (TOU) rate under Electric Service Classes 1 and 2 are not eligible to participate in SmartCharge New York.¹

Find a list of SmartCharge New York compatible vehicles and charging stations.

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See SmartCharge in Action

See how Cristina, an O&R customer and employee, earns cash rewards for her electric vehicle charging habits with the SmartCharge NY program.

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*Off-Peak is defined as 12 midnight to 8:00 am all days, year-round.