HOW IT WORKS
Sign up.
If you own a Kia EV and are not enrolled in a Time of Use (TOU) rate with your utility, you may be eligible to participate!
Earn $150+
You’ll be rewarded for making small adjustments to your EV charging schedule when energy is most in demand.
Stay in control.
You can adjust your charging schedule at any time from your ChargingRewards app.
About ChargingRewards
This program is not accepting any new applications at this time.
The ChargingRewards Beta Testing Program allows EV drivers early access to EnergyHub’s new app, to help us test and improve the app before we make it generally available. You’ll be one of the first customers to test new app functionality- and we’ll work to make your charging experience as smooth as possible!
You’ll earn a $150 gift card for signing up, $10/month gift card for every month you remain in the program. Additionally, for each bi-weekly survey you complete, you’ll be automatically entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win surprise gifts!
Why participate in this beta program?
Join a community of forward-thinking EV drivers who understand how important it is for EV’s to charge when renewable energy is cheap and plentiful, and earn rewards while participating! Help us shape the future of managed charging to prepare for increased energy demand as EV adoption grows across the country.
Why is managed charging important for the grid?
Managed charging programs aim to use less energy during periods of peak demand, when others are using more.
For EV chargers, this involves making slight adjustments to your charging schedule to decrease the charger’s energy use. You will still be able to charge your electric vehicle, but you’ll help lower your carbon emissions, keep the energy grid stable, and avoid the need for utilities to build additional new power plants!
Your vehicle may charge more slowly, but you’ll stay in control and can adjust your charger back to its normal settings if you need to charge more quickly.
What will I need to do?
To get started:
Review the checklist above to make sure you qualify, and if so, select ‘Confirm & Continue.’
Select ‘Enroll’ and fill out the form with your information to enroll and authorize your vehicle for the program.
After we review your application (please allow up to 1 week) we’ll get back to you with instructions on how to install the ChargingRewards app!
Plug in and charge your vehicle as you normally would.
On an ongoing basis:
Continue using our app as needed to manage your EV charging
Report any bugs you encounter to us
Fill out occasional surveys, no more than once per week
We’ll be in touch with more information on how to do all these things once you are signed up.
Will EnergyHub control my EV charging?
EnergyHub’s ChargingRewards app is designed to always make sure you get the charge you need at the time you need it - you can just plug in and not have to think about it.
We’ll also schedule your charging to help manage load on the electric grid. This app will replace any charging schedule you have set on your vehicle.
If your plans change, you can override ChargingRewards and charge right away at any time.
How long does the Beta Testing Program run?
The Beta Testing Program will continue to run on an ongoing basis through 2023.
We ask that you only sign up if you are willing to participate for at least 3 months. However, we realize circumstances can change - you can end your participation at any time with no penalties.
I have an EV that isn’t a Kia EV. Can I participate?
The ChargingRewards Beta Testing program is currently only open to Kia EV owners. We’re working to make it available with other brands in 2023. If you have another EV and are interested to participate, please contact us at chargingrewards-beta@energyhub.net.
I have another question about the ChargingRewards Beta Testing program.
Great! Please contact us at chargingrewards-beta@energyhub.net.