September 30, 2026

Clean Fuel Regulations · Updated September 26, 2026

EV Charging Rewards Programs in Canada

You can get paid for charging your EV at home. Under Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations, home charging creates credits that fuel suppliers buy, and a growing list of apps and charger companies share that money with drivers, from about 2¢ to more than 20¢ per kWh depending on the program. These charging rewards programs are also called EV carbon credit or Clean Fuel credit programs. Here’s every program we found, what it pays, and how it works.

What could you earn in a year?

Top-rate estimates for the programs matching your filters below:

 

Highest estimated payouts for your filters:

    Estimates use each program’s highest advertised rate, which can include tiers, referral boosts or limited-time promos, so actual earnings may be lower. Deposit programs use their lower rate for the first 1,500 kWh. ChargeLab says the average Canadian EV driver charges about 3,500 kWh a year at home.

    1. How it worksOnly a registered charging-network operator can create credits from home charging, so you join an operator’s program. It reads your kWh from a connected charger (or your car), claims the credits, and pays you a share as cash, points or gift cards.
    2. Tesla ownersFour programs accept Tesla gear: WattsApp, RoadToEV and Roulez Électrique (Wall Connector), and Telemiq (verified through the car, so any home charger works). Most other programs need an OCPP charger, which the Tesla Wall Connector isn’t.
    3. One program per chargerA charger can be enrolled in only one program per calendar year. Enrolling the same charger twice can get it disqualified. To switch, leave before December 31 and join the new program on or after January 1.

    The rate ladder: 22 charging rewards programs that pay you

    Rates and terms are from each operator’s own website, terms, app listing or announcement as of September 26, 2026. Where an operator doesn’t publish a detail, we say so. These are private programs, not government rebates, and operators can change or pause rewards. Tap a program for hardware, payout and sign-up details.

    Showing 22 of 22 programs

    WattsApp✓ Tesla-compatibleCanada-wideTesla Wall ConnectorUp to 21 points/kWh (1 point = 1¢) 
    Rate details
    Up to 21 points/kWh (1 point = 1¢). Starting rate: 21¢/kWh. The estimate uses the highest advertised rate (21¢/kWh).
    Run by
    WattsApp Inc. (Toronto)
    Where
    Canada-wide (Canadian residents)
    Hardware
    Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) or Universal Wall Connector linked to your Tesla account. You also connect your vehicle so WattsApp can log make, model and weight for CFR records.
    How it works
    Log in through Tesla's official portal; sessions are pulled from your Wall Connector automatically and points appear within 24 hours.
    How you get paid
    Interac e-Transfer on request once you have 10,000 points ($100) and the year's credits are verified (Q1 of the following year). Points don't expire. Extra: Supercharging rebates of up to $25/month (summer, June to Aug, when offered; winter, Jan to Mar, as a Triple Play pick).
    To sign up
    Free. Charging before you join doesn't count, and a charger can be in only one CFR program per calendar year.

    Join WattsApp →

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    RoadToEV✓ Tesla-compatibleCanada-wideTesla Wall Connector10¢/kWh (from July 1, 2026), up to 15¢ with referrals 
    Rate details
    5¢/kWh for charging from April 1 to June 30, 2026. A referral bonus of up to 5¢/kWh started August 15, 2026. Starting rate: 10¢/kWh. The estimate uses the highest advertised rate (15¢/kWh).
    Run by
    RoadToEV
    Where
    Canada-wide (homeowners)
    Hardware
    Tesla Wall Connector on Wi-Fi, registered to your Tesla account.
    How it works
    Link your Tesla account in the RoadToEV app and the Wall Connector is added automatically. RoadToEV submits the data once a year under the CFR.
    How you get paid
    Calculated annually and finalized around July 1 for the previous year, then credited to your RoadToEV wallet and withdrawn by Interac e-Transfer.
    To sign up
    Free. Credits can be backdated to April 1, 2026 if the data can be verified.

    Join RoadToEV →

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    Telemiq Rewards✓ Tesla-compatibleCanada-wideTesla vehicle5 points/kWh now; 5 to 14.5 base from Oct. 1, 2026, up to 21.75 with referrals (100 points = $1) 
    Rate details
    From October 1, 2026 the rate climbs by annual charging volume (5, 7, 9.5, 12, 14.5 points/kWh), and a referral multiplier of up to 1.5x brings the advertised maximum to 21.75 points/kWh. Starting rate: 5¢/kWh. The estimate uses the highest advertised rate (21.75¢/kWh).
    Run by
    Telemiq (Toronto)
    Where
    Canada-wide
    Hardware
    A Tesla vehicle. Any Level 1 or Level 2 home charger works because charging is verified through the car, not the charger.
    How it works
    Connects to your Tesla through Tesla's official Fleet API and uses GPS geofencing to confirm the session happened at home. Public charging and Supercharging don't count.
    How you get paid
    Interac e-Transfer once points are verified in the annual Q1 carbon-credit audit; minimum 10,000 points (C$100).
    To sign up
    Free; sign in with your Tesla account.

    telemiq.io →

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    Roulez Électrique Club✓ Tesla-compatibleCanada-wideTesla Wall Connector / Your own charger4 to 18 points/kWh (1 point = 1¢) 
    Rate details
    The rate depends on your province and charger, per Roulez Électrique's published rate table, and can also depend on participation history. Starting rate: 4¢/kWh. The estimate uses the highest advertised rate (18¢/kWh).
    Run by
    Roulez Électrique
    Where
    Canada-wide
    Hardware
    Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3 and Universal Wall Connector (beta), OCPP 1.6J chargers (Wallbox, EVduty, Autel, Variablegrid and others), plus Sigenergy, FractalEV and IYILO bought through Roulez Électrique.
    How it works
    Your charger's eligible kWh are recorded as points in your Club account in real time; an aggregator monetizes the credits under the CFR.
    How you get paid
    Points are converted after the annual validation (100 points = $1), generally near the end of summer of the following year.
    To sign up
    Free, but membership is by invitation only. Data already used in another program in the same calendar year isn't eligible.

    roulezelectrique.club →

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    ChargeLab RewardsCanada-wideYour own charger10¢/kWh 
    Rate details
    Flat rate for all participants, plus $25 per referral who connects a charger. Starting rate: 10¢/kWh. The estimate uses the highest advertised rate (10¢/kWh).
    Run by
    ChargeLab Inc. (Toronto)
    Where
    Canada-wide (single-family homes)
    Hardware
    OCPP smart chargers such as Autel, Wallbox Pulsar Plus, Siemens VersiCharge, SWTCH, EVDuty, Grizzl-E Smart and others. Fleet, commercial and shared chargers aren't eligible.
    How it works
    Connect the charger to the ChargeLab app and keep it online; kWh are counted from the charger.
    How you get paid
    Quarterly as digital gift cards (minimum $5). ChargeLab says it will switch to cash payouts by the end of 2026.
    To sign up
    Free; legal resident of Canada, age of majority, owner of the charger at a single-family home.

    chargelab.co →

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    Chargy: Get Paid to ChargeCoverage not publishedYour own charger10¢/kWh, paid monthly 
    Rate details
    New sign-ups by September 30, 2026 get an extra 5¢/kWh (15¢ total) for their first 6 months. There's a $250 cash bonus after 12 months if you buy a Wallbox from Chargy. Starting rate: 10¢/kWh. The estimate uses the highest advertised rate (15¢/kWh).
    Run by
    The Chargy Network Inc.
    Where
    Province list not published (its site shows rebate stacking in BC and Quebec)
    Hardware
    OCPP chargers such as Wallbox Pulsar Plus, Autel, EVduty, Grizzl-E Smart. Tesla Wall Connector, Tesla Mobile Connector, ChargePoint, FLO and Pion chargers are not eligible.
    How it works
    The charger connects to Chargy's network software over OCPP; you get a monthly energy report with each payment.
    How you get paid
    Monthly by e-transfer or EFT. No payment in a month with less than 100 kWh of charging.
    To sign up
    Free; charger must stay online.

    chargy.ca →

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    metroEV RewardsCanada-wideYour own charger / Charger supplied10¢/kWh 
    Rate details
    Applies to eligible charging from June 1, 2026. Starting rate: 10¢/kWh. The estimate uses the highest advertised rate (10¢/kWh).
    Run by
    Metrosphere Corp. (Markham, ON)
    Where
    Canada-wide (homes, condos, businesses)
    Hardware
    An eligible OCPP Level 2 charger registered in the metroEV app (buy one from metroEV or connect a compatible third-party unit). You must own an EV or PHEV.
    How it works
    Charger connects to the metroEV platform by Wi-Fi or cellular; metroEV owns the charging data as required to create CFR credits.
    How you get paid
    Once a year by direct deposit, minimum C$100 (metroEV aims to pay by June 30 of the following year); balances under $100 for two straight years are forfeited, per metroEV's terms.
    To sign up
    Free; 12-month minimum term. Under metroEV's terms, other incentives tied to the charger are assigned to metroEV, and a charger offline for 180 days can be removed.

    metroev.ca →

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    Variablegrid PlusCanada-wideCharger supplied10¢/kWh 
    Rate details
    Flat rate from the first session. Launched September 24, 2026, with Kia Canada as the first automaker partner. Starting rate: 10¢/kWh. The estimate uses the highest advertised rate (10¢/kWh).
    Run by
    Variablegrid Adaptive Power Inc.
    Where
    Canada (homes and participating multi-unit buildings)
    Hardware
    Variablegrid equipment (e.g., RS40, RS48). Existing Variablegrid chargers can be enrolled.
    How it works
    Variablegrid measures home charging through its equipment. The Plus terms include demand response and load shifting, which you can override.
    How you get paid
    Accrues in the Varian app; withdraw cash once the balance reaches $50.
    To sign up
    Free; no deposit or subscription.

    variablegrid.com →

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    Electric Avenue Homeowner RebateCoverage not publishedYour own charger / Charger supplied13¢/kWh 
    Rate details
    Flat rate; charging tracked retroactively from August 1, 2026. Starting rate: 13¢/kWh. The estimate uses the highest advertised rate (13¢/kWh).
    Run by
    Electric Avenue Manufacturing Inc. (Halifax)
    Where
    Province coverage not published by the operator
    Hardware
    A charger on Electric Avenue's network: its own residential chargers, or compatible third-party chargers connected over OCPP, per its announcement.
    How it works
    Enroll through the free Electric Avenue app; monthly reports of estimated earnings start this fall.
    How you get paid
    First payments expected in early 2027. Payment method not published by the operator.
    To sign up
    Free; enrollment link in the Electric Avenue app.

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    Charging RightON onlyYour own charger / Charger supplied3¢ to 13¢/kWh depending on plan 
    Rate details
    Freemium (free): 3¢ rising to 10¢. Premium ($99/yr, fee rebated): 10¢ rising to 13¢. Premium Plus ($449/yr, includes a charger and installation): rate not published on the plans page. Starting rate: 3¢/kWh. The estimate uses the highest advertised rate (13¢/kWh).
    Run by
    Charging Right
    Where
    Ontario (pilot program)
    Hardware
    A supported OCPP Level 2 smart charger registered only with Charging Right, or the Premium Plus package.
    How it works
    The charger reports kWh over OCPP to Charging Right.
    How you get paid
    Reconciled and paid out annually, by EFT or other available methods. A minimum payout may apply.
    To sign up
    Free plan or paid membership.

    chargingright.com →

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    Pion Power GreenMilesCanada-wideCharger supplied10¢/kWh in points 
    Rate details
    1 point per kWh, and 1,000 points = $100. October 1 to December 31, 2026: 16¢/kWh after you reach 5,000 kWh. Milestone gifts are worth up to $589. Starting rate: 10¢/kWh. The estimate uses the highest advertised rate (16¢/kWh).
    Run by
    Pion Power
    Where
    Canada-wide (same rate everywhere)
    Hardware
    Pion Power Flex-AC or Flex-AC Elite charger on Wi-Fi, registered in the Pion Power app.
    How it works
    Charger data flows through the Pion Power app.
    How you get paid
    Annual redemption at 1,000+ points, paid by cheque. Schedule not published by the operator.
    To sign up
    Free; no deposit.

    pionpowertech.com →

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    Grizzl-E ClubCanada-wideYour own charger / Charger supplied3¢ to 10¢/kWh by tier (up to 15¢ with bonus) 
    Rate details
    The rate rises with lifetime kWh. Essentials ($100 refundable deposit) starts at 3¢. Converted or Premium chargers start at 5¢. Premium members get an extra 5¢/kWh in a bonus balance from October 1, 2026. Starting rate: 3¢/kWh. The estimate uses the highest advertised rate (15¢/kWh).
    Run by
    United Chargers (Grizzl-E)
    Where
    Canada-wide
    Hardware
    Grizzl-E Connect chargers (Classic, Mini, Ultimate, Duo); convert one you own or join via deposit or purchase.
    How it works
    Club firmware plus the Grizzl-E Connect app; sessions must transmit data to count.
    How you get paid
    Withdraw up to once a month, minimum $10.
    To sign up
    No membership fee; professional installation and Wi-Fi required.

    club.grizzl-e.com →

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    SWTCH Home Charging ProgramCanada-wideCharger supplied3¢/kWh, then 11¢ after 1,500 kWh 
    Rate details
    There's a $300 refundable deposit, returned at 1,500 kWh. Starting rate: 3¢/kWh for the first 1,500 kWh, then 11¢. The estimate uses this structure.
    Run by
    SWTCH Energy
    Where
    Canada-wide
    Hardware
    SWTCH Level 2 charger (NEMA 14-50 plug or hardwired; J1772 or NACS).
    How it works
    Register in the SWTCH app; charger must stay on Wi-Fi.
    How you get paid
    Direct deposit once the balance reaches $100.
    To sign up
    $300 refundable deposit (plus shipping); no subscription.

    swtchenergy.com →

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    Hypercharge Home ClubCanada-wideCharger supplied3¢/kWh, then 11¢ after 1,500 kWh 
    Rate details
    The $299 deposit is refunded after 1,500 kWh, which must be reached within 24 months. Starting rate: 3¢/kWh for the first 1,500 kWh, then 11¢. The estimate uses this structure.
    Run by
    Hypercharge
    Where
    Canada-wide (residential)
    Hardware
    Hypercharge Home Level 2 charger (plug-in or hardwired; J1772 or NACS).
    How it works
    Register in the Home Club app; offline charging doesn't count.
    How you get paid
    Interac e-Transfer on the last Friday of the month once the balance reaches $100.
    To sign up
    $299 refundable deposit + $30 shipping; one per address.

    hypercharge.com →

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    DashSharingCanada-wideCharger supplied3¢/kWh, then 11¢ after 1,500 kWh 
    Rate details
    This two-stage structure starts October 1, 2026. The deposit is refunded at 1,500 kWh. Starting rate: 3¢/kWh for the first 1,500 kWh, then 11¢. The estimate uses this structure.
    Run by
    DashSharing (DashCharger Technologies)
    Where
    Canada-wide
    Hardware
    DashSharing Level 2 charger supplied against a refundable deposit (C$450 Standard or C$599 Ultra), with a $50 option to buy it out.
    How it works
    Charger stays on Wi-Fi and reports charging to DashSharing.
    How you get paid
    Automatic bank deposit on the 1st of the month once the balance reaches $100.
    To sign up
    Refundable deposit + C$30 shipping; licensed electrician install.

    dashsharing.ca →

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    Clearshot Labs Free Charger ProgramCanada-wideCharger supplied3¢/kWh 
    Rate details
    The $300 deposit is refunded after 1,500 kWh in the first year. Starting rate: 3¢/kWh. The estimate uses the highest advertised rate (3¢/kWh).
    Run by
    Clearshot Labs
    Where
    Canada-wide
    Hardware
    Clearshot Labs Level 2 charger (Kasier EVC45; UNR1 40A coming).
    How it works
    Charger reports over Wi-Fi.
    How you get paid
    Calculated annually and paid once the balance reaches C$100, by bank transfer or another electronic method, per its customer agreement.
    To sign up
    $300 refundable deposit; you pay for installation.

    clearshotlabs.com →

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    EcoCharge RewardsBC onlyCharger supplied10¢/kWh 
    Rate details
    EcoCharge's site says you earn 10¢ once the $199 deposit is returned at 1,500 kWh. Not estimated. No estimate: EcoCharge doesn't say what you earn before the deposit is returned.
    Run by
    EcoCharge Energy Network
    Where
    BC single-family homes (per its site)
    Hardware
    EcoCharge-owned J1772 Level 2 charger (NACS adapter on request).
    How it works
    Charger stays connected to the EcoCharge network.
    How you get paid
    Once your balance reaches $100. Payment method not published by the operator.
    To sign up
    $199 refundable deposit; you arrange installation.

    ecochargebc.ca →

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    HoneyBadger Home Charge DividendCoverage not publishedCharger supplied4¢/kWh 
    Rate details
    Flat rate, paid quarterly with no minimum. Starting rate: 4¢/kWh. The estimate uses the highest advertised rate (4¢/kWh).
    Run by
    HoneyBadger Charging Inc.
    Where
    Province coverage not published by the operator
    Hardware
    HoneyBadger-supplied charger (J1772 or NACS); HoneyBadger covers up to $300 of installation.
    How it works
    Charger on Wi-Fi reports to the HoneyBadger network.
    How you get paid
    Quarterly by direct deposit, no minimum.
    To sign up
    For houses and townhomes; Wi-Fi required.

    badgercharging.ca →

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    Iceberg EV Charging RebateNL onlyYour own charger / Charger supplied12¢/kWh 
    Rate details
    Flat rate from the first kWh. Starting rate: 12¢/kWh. The estimate uses the highest advertised rate (12¢/kWh).
    Run by
    Iceberg EV (St. John's)
    Where
    Newfoundland and Labrador only
    Hardware
    Autel MaxiCharger (Elite or AC Lite), bought from Iceberg from $599 (NACS option available) or one you already own.
    How it works
    Iceberg configures the charger onto its network remotely.
    How you get paid
    Quarterly by e-transfer.
    To sign up
    No deposit; you own the charger.

    icebergev.ca →

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    EcoWatt (TechnoVE)Canada-wideYour own charger12¢/kWh (indicative) 
    Rate details
    Variable rate, reviewed each July. Starting rate: 12¢/kWh. The estimate uses the highest advertised rate (12¢/kWh).
    Run by
    TechnoVE, administered by Solution Novyra
    Where
    No province limit stated
    Hardware
    A compatible TechnoVE charger that stays connected to the internet. Model list not published by the operator.
    How it works
    The charger sends session data to Solution Novyra over the internet.
    How you get paid
    Once a year by cheque, between July and August; first payment expected summer 2027.
    To sign up
    Enroll through Solution Novyra.

    novyrasolution.ca →

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    Unico Power Listo rebateCanada-wideCharger supplied2¢ to 6¢/kWh 
    Rate details
    Unico says Listo customers earned an average of $248 in 2025. Starting rate: 2¢/kWh. The estimate uses the highest advertised rate (6¢/kWh).
    Run by
    Unico Power
    Where
    Canada-wide
    Hardware
    Listo home energy management system with a Listo Level 2 charger, installed by an authorized installer.
    How it works
    Automatic enrollment once Listo is activated and online.
    How you get paid
    Paid annually. Timing not published by the operator.
    To sign up
    No deposit or separate sign-up.

    unicopower.com →

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    WattShare Open-Earn (beta)Canada-wideNo smart chargerNot published 
    Rate details
    WattShare doesn't publish a rate, minimum payout or payout schedule. Not estimated. No estimate: rate not published.
    Run by
    WattShare
    Where
    Canada
    Hardware
    No smart charger required: WattShare says it works with a standard Level 2 outlet or an existing non-smart charger.
    How it works
    Software-based session documentation (details not published).
    How you get paid
    Not published.
    To sign up
    Beta.

    wattshare.ca →

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    “Highest advertised rate” sorts by the best rate each operator advertises, including tiers, referral bonuses and limited-time offers. Most people earn less. Points are converted at each program’s published value. “Coverage not published” means the operator doesn’t list eligible provinces, so we show it for every province: check before you enroll.

    Government and utility programs

    ProgramWho runs itDoes it pay EV owners directly?Details
    Clean Fuel Regulations (federal)Environment and Climate Change CanadaNot directlyEvery program above runs on the CFR. A charging-network operator (the company that runs the platform and owns the charging data) creates the credits from home charging. It must spend the credit revenue within two years on charging infrastructure or on lowering the cost of EV ownership, which is where driver payouts come from. Home chargers installed by December 31, 2030 can earn credits for compliance periods starting up to January 1, 2035. s. 102, s. 103
    B.C. Low Carbon Fuel StandardB.C. Ministry of Energy and Climate SolutionsNo, for houses and small buildingsFor charging at a residential building with fewer than five units, the utility (BC Hydro, FortisBC, etc.) is the fuel supplier under B.C.’s Low Carbon Fuels Act, so homeowners can’t claim B.C. credits. Stratas and buildings with five or more units that pay for the charging electricity can claim credits if charging is measured accurately. B.C. drivers can still join the federal CFR programs above. Bulletin RLCF-020
    Utilities in other provincesHydro-Québec, Hydro One, Nova Scotia Power, ENMAX and othersNone foundAs of September 26, 2026 we found no utility or provincial program that pays drivers for home-charging credits.

    FAQ

    Can I sell my own home-charging credits?

    No. Under the Clean Fuel Regulations, credits from home charging are created by a charging-network operator that runs the data platform and owns the charging data. An individual can’t register to create them. That’s why you join a program like the ones above, which claims the credits and shares part of the value with you.

    How much can I realistically earn?

    It depends on your kWh. ChargeLab says the average Canadian EV driver charges about 3,500 kWh a year at home, which works out to $350 at 10¢/kWh. EcoCharge estimates about 4,000 kWh for a typical B.C. driver. The estimator at the top of this page shows the most you could earn at each program’s highest advertised rate; most people earn less. Deposit programs pay a lower rate on the first 1,500 kWh.

    Which programs work with a Tesla Wall Connector?

    WattsApp (Gen 3 and Universal Wall Connector), RoadToEV and Roulez Électrique Club (beta support). Telemiq doesn’t need a particular charger because it verifies home charging through your Tesla. Programs built on OCPP, such as Chargy, say the Tesla Wall Connector isn’t compatible.

    Can I join more than one program?

    Not with the same charger in the same calendar year. WattsApp says a charger that shows up in two programs in the same year can be disqualified from all of them. RoadToEV allows one carbon credit program per calendar year, and Roulez Électrique says charging data already used in another program that year isn’t eligible. To switch, opt out before December 31 and start the new program on or after January 1 (RoadToEV’s withdrawal window is January 1 to 15).

    Do I need a smart charger?

    Almost always. Most programs read kWh from an internet-connected Level 2 charger, and sessions logged while it’s offline usually don’t count. Telemiq instead verifies charging through a Tesla’s own data, and WattShare says its beta works without a smart charger but hasn’t published a rate.

    I’m in B.C. Can I use the provincial Low Carbon Fuel Standard instead?

    Not for a house or a building with fewer than five units: the utility is considered the supplier there. B.C. homeowners can join the federal CFR programs above, including EcoCharge, which is for B.C. single-family homes. Stratas with five or more units can look at B.C. credits themselves.

    Are these government rebates?

    No. They’re private programs funded by selling credits under a federal regulation. For purchase incentives, see EV Rebates in Canada and Tesla Rebates in Canada.

    Program terms change often. Confirm current rates, eligibility and payout terms with the operator before enrolling.

    Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links that may earn Drive Tesla Canada a commission or reward at no cost to you. This doesn’t affect how programs are ranked, sorted or estimated.