Con Edison and Orange & Rockland have teamed up with global electric vehicle (EV) charging software company, ev.energy, to launch the largest EV charging program in the U.S. SmartCharge New York, powered by ev.energy, will offer cash incentives to EV drivers who charge their vehicles in Con Edison and Orange & Rockland’s service areas. The program is expected to play a significant role in helping New York State achieve its clean transportation goals following its 2035 ban on combustion-engine vehicle sales.
The transportation sector is responsible for the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions in New York. Con Edison and Orange & Rockland are utilizing ev.energy’s wireless technology to connect to electric vehicles and chargers across the New York metro area and incentivize EV drivers for charging during grid-friendly times. EV drivers can quickly enroll in SmartCharge New York using the internet connection in their vehicle or charger and start earning cash back on their EV charging.
The program offers cash back to EV owners for charging sustainably, such as during the midnight-to-8am window, or avoiding charging during hot summer afternoons. It is open to a broad range of home charger brands representing over 90 percent of the market within Con Edison and Orange & Rockland service areas, which includes the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester County, Orange and Rockland Counties, plus parts of Sullivan County. Participants receive their cash back each month through their choice of Venmo or PayPal payments.
Joseph Vellone, Head of North America for ev.energy, said, “Con Edison and Orange & Rockland have taken a major step in helping the state meet its goals with their new SmartCharge New York program. We at ev.energy are honored to be partnering with them to deliver this program, and are looking forward to delivering a seamless and rewarding experience for New York’s EV drivers.”
Raghu Sudhakara, Con Edison’s Vice President of Distributed Resource Integration, said, “We urge all EV owners who charge in the Con Edison and Orange & Rockland service areas to check out SmartCharge and the upgrades we made in response to customer feedback. We are doing all we can to make it easier for drivers to switch to electric vehicles, which will play an integral role in creating the clean energy future New Yorkers want.”
Andrew Farrell, Orange & Rockland’s Section Manager of EV Programs, said, “The SCNY program will empower our customers to charge off-peak and pay them cash for helping ensure the grid stays reliable for everyone. It’s a great addition to our suite of EV offerings.”
