Rates and rewards reviewed October 16, 2026. Rates are conditional and can change. Dollar amounts on this page are CAD unless stated otherwise.
Overnight charging can reduce an Ontario EV owner’s energy cost. An eligible charging-rewards program may reduce it further. But subtracting an advertised reward rate from the electricity line on your bill does not prove that driving is free or profitable.
Start with the charging you already need, the equipment you already own and the full cost of your electricity plan. A new charger should solve a real need or pass a conservative cost comparison.
10¢ is an editable example. Use your confirmed rate; tiers and bonuses are excluded. Program terms.
Plan selection updates A only. B stays editable for comparison. Add excluded variable bill charges and taxes.
Rate source & plan details
Tiers depend on total household use. Ontario starts with off-peak versus ULO; other provinces start with equal A/B rates. Territory rates require manual entry.
Hardware cost ÷ monthly rewards, before electricity. Excludes installation/other costs. Rewards may change.
Electricity comparison & details
| Annual comparison | Rate A | Rate B |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity cost | ||
| Rewards − electricity |
Compare with CAA’s observed charging costs
CAA’s September 2026 test measured Canadian dollars per 100 displayed kilometres added. This is not a home-charging tariff, cost to drive 100 km, or guaranteed result.
Select a vehicle to see its observed cost and driving consumption.
Your calculator estimate still uses its own inputs. This reference does not overwrite your rates, vehicle selection or results.
The cost column reflects a particular charging session and displayed range. Battery levels were not uniformly ideal for maximum speed. Pricing and test conditions differed from everyday home charging. Use the separate observed consumption only as context, not a universal vehicle rating.
CAA’s original results and limitationsWhat the Overnight Numbers Mean
Ontario’s regulated energy prices, shown by Alectra for May 1–October 31, 2026, list TOU off-peak at 9.8¢/kWh and ULO overnight at 3.9¢/kWh. ULO overnight runs from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. These are energy charges, not an all-in delivered charging price.
ULO also has a 39.1¢/kWh weekday peak period from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Review the whole household’s timing before switching plans. Scheduling through a vehicle or suitable charger can help; rewards enrolment is a separate decision.
Compare the DashSharing Standard 40A and Ultra 48A in Gear when sizing a new home installation. Keep an existing suitable charger in the comparison; a hardware change does not automatically improve savings.
A Transparent Annual Example
Assume 3,000 eligible home-charging kWh in a year and a conditional 10¢/kWh reward value. This is a calculation scenario, not a payment promise.
| Annual item | TOU off-peak | ULO overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Energy charge | $294 | $117 |
| Accrued reward value | $300 | $300 |
| Reward less energy charge only | $6 | $183 |
The last row excludes delivery and regulatory charges, taxes, equipment, installation, maintenance and any change to household electricity costs. It is not take-home profit. Use charger-meter energy where possible: vehicle consumption alone can omit charging losses.
Rewards Are Separate From Your Electricity Bill
Compare the equipment cost, eligibility and payout timing as well as the reward rate. The 10¢/kWh annual example above is a reference scenario; it does not represent DashSharing’s introductory or ongoing rate.
Start with DashSharing
Explore DashSharing with code TESLADDICT for $25 off. DashSharing provides a licensed charger against a refundable deposit; installation is a separate cost.
Rewards start at 3¢/kWh for the first 1,500 eligible kWh. At that milestone, the deposit is refunded and the accrued $45 reward is credited. Subsequent eligible charging earns 11¢/kWh. Cash payouts are processed monthly in $100 increments, so an account balance is not necessarily cash available immediately.
The charger remains licensed equipment. If you leave before reaching 1,500 eligible kWh, it must be returned within 14 days; after that milestone, the ownership buyout is $50 plus tax. Keep the deposit, installation and exit terms in your comparison.
Pion Power is another option
If you prefer to buy compatible hardware, consider the Pion Power Flex-AC Elite in Gear. Pion Power GreenMiles advertises a 10¢/kWh reference reward value for eligible connected Flex-AC and Flex-AC Elite charging. Buying any OCPP charger does not automatically qualify you.
GreenMiles checks points at calendar year-end, carries forward balances below 1,000 points, and schedules cheque processing in the following year. New members can use code TESLADDICT at enrolment for 200 bonus points worth $20 after the first eligible charge. The same redemption threshold and annual payout rules apply; this is not an immediate $20 payment.
See our Canadian charger and rewards comparison for the wider choice. Confirm current enrolment conditions before buying, and keep temporary bonuses separate from a full-year savings estimate.
Compare Before Replacing a Working Charger
A suitable existing charger can be more economical than buying another device solely for rewards. Compare keeping it on the same optimized plan and schedule with the complete cost of replacing it. Use the comparison calculator to inspect the hardware budget, payout form, refundable deposits and current eligibility.
Keep ordinary electricity-plan savings separate from carbon-credit rewards. Do not enrol the same charging data with multiple operators without confirming the applicable exclusivity rules.
Related Reading
- Compare Canadian charger rewards and hardware costs
- Choose a Canadian home charger and rewards program
- Estimate home and public charging costs
If you are also shopping for a vehicle, the existing Tesla referral link is available. Check the benefits shown at ordering; this charging example does not establish a vehicle-purchase discount.
The useful goal is lower total ownership cost. A realistic estimate should still make sense when reward payments are delayed or future rates fall.
