Maryland Electric Vehicle Drivers Can Save Money and Earn Rewards with BGE's Charging Programs

As more Maryland customers make the switch to electric vehicles, BGE is expanding its EV initiatives to help make that transition easier and support a reliable energy grid. Approved by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) earlier this year to complement state electrification goals, the second phase of BGE's plan will continue to support two residential EV programs offering incentives and tools to help customers save money. These programs support The Exelon Promise by putting customers first, making it easier and more affordable to charge electric vehicles while strengthening the local energy grid for the future.

Residential customers can earn an average of $240 per year in incentives by enrolling in the Electric Vehicle Charging Time-of-Use and Smart Charge Management Programs. Both are designed to manage EV charging and demand on the local energy grid by offering flexible ways to earn rewards, whether customers want charging to be managed automatically or prefer to simply plug in when demand for electricity is lower. It's simple to enroll and it's easy for residential customers to participate. Each program offers up to $120 in incentives on average, and customers can enroll in both to maximize savings.

The Smart Charge Management program automatically shifts charging times to when it's best for the energy grid, allowing customers to earn incentives by plugging in and letting BGE handle the rest. Charging will be automatically scheduled each day, but customers can override the schedule if they need their vehicle charged sooner. BGE's EV Time-of-Use program gives customers another way to save, by charging at home when there's less demand on the energy grid, like nights and weekends.

Customers who enroll also receive access to personalized dashboards that make it easier to see charging patterns, understand charging costs, and find more opportunities to save. Eligible customers may also receive a $25 referral bonus through December 31, 2026, in collaboration with WeaveGrid.

These programs build off the first phase of BGE's EV initiative, which exceeded expectations with strong customer participation. To date, more than 11,000 participating customers have received monthly financial incentives.

"We saw an incredible response from customers during the first phase of these programs," said Valencia McClure, senior vice president of Governmental, Regulatory and External Affairs for BGE, Delmarva Power and Pepco. "By expanding access to cleaner transportation options, we're helping Maryland advance its energy goals while giving more customers the opportunity to participate in the clean energy transition and delivering meaningful benefits to the communities we serve."