Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation customers, New York · Bill credit
EV Charge Smart Plan (Charge Smart NY)
Run by National Grid (Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation)
National Grid residential electric customers in upstate New York on the standard SC-1 rate can earn a $25 monthly bill credit for charging their EV at home mostly between 11 pm and 7 am, plus a one-time $25 enrollment incentive.
Amounts
How much you get
$25 a month per National Grid account, on the bill, in each month you charge at least 50 kWh at home with 80% or more between 11 pm and 7 am ($21.33 for customers who buy electricity from another supplier). The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Monthly off-peak charging credit | $25 |
| Monthly credit for customers with a third-party electricity supplier | $21.33 |
| One-time enrollment incentive after three months | $25 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
New York National Grid residential electric customer on the Standard Residential SC-1 rate. Customers on the Voluntary Time of Use (VTOU) or SC-1C rates aren't eligible.
Needs either a compatible EV with an active telematics package or a network-enabled home charging station (only one is needed). Some automakers charge a subscription fee for telematics.
What to doCheck the compatible vehicle and charger list on the Charge Smart NY page; if your car isn't listed, a compatible networked home charger also works.
To earn the monthly credit, charge at least 50 kWh at home in the month with 80% or more of charging between 11 pm and 7 am, and stay enrolled through the end of the month.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Confirm your rate and equipment.
Check the Delivery section of your bill for the SC-1 rate, and check that your EV or home charger is on the compatible list.
- Enroll on the web or in the Charge Smart NY app.
In the app, select 'Opt-In' and accept the National Grid Participation Agreement.
- Charge at home off-peak.
At least 50 kWh a month at home, 80% or more between 11 pm and 7 am.
- Receive credits on your bill.
The monthly credit appears on your National Grid bill; the $25 enrollment incentive comes after three months.
Forms and instructionsNational Grid Upstate New York EV programs and rebates
Questions about applyingChargesmartNY@ev.energy
Stacking
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Next steps
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FAQ
Questions
How much does EV Charge Smart Plan (Charge Smart NY) pay?
$21.33 to $25, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation customers, New York. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.
Plain words
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- National Grid, Charge Smart NY (EV Charge Smart Plan)
- National Grid Upstate New York EV programs and rebates
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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