SmartCharge (EV.Energy) - Questions about using with ConEd in NY

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I’ve tried searching, and couldn’t find my specific case listed, so I figured I’d ask here:

I recently signed up for SmartCharge and installed the EV.Energy app. I connected my Rivian, and it shows up in the app. However, I also have a Polestar, but it looks like Polestar isn’t supported (possibly due to some API limitations). So, I’ve got a few questions:

  • Does my Wallbox charger still communicate with EV.Energy when I’m charging the Polestar, even though it’s not a Rivian? How does that work, and will this count toward any rebates I might be eligible for?

  • How much of a rebate should I expect? I’ve already set up my Wallbox to charge between 12am and 6am to stay within the Time of Use window for ConEd.

  • Is there a downside to this? It feels a bit strange giving a company access to both my vehicle and charger, especially if it’s just for a $4/month rebate. I also came across some older posts that mentioned battery drain when setting up a vehicle on the website instead of the app, which makes me a little cautious.

I tried reaching out to EV.Energy support, but their chatbot didn’t help, and I haven’t had a response to my email yet.

Any advice would be appreciated as I try to figure out if this setup is worth it.

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Is this by any chance through your local power company? If so, you might want to mention your state in the title for more relevant responses.

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jeff said:
Is this by any chance through your local power company? If so, you might want to mention your state in the title for more relevant responses.

Oh, sorry about that! I didn’t think it would matter, but this is with Con Edison in New York.