ChargeLab pays Canadian home EV drivers 10 cents per kWh through carbon credit scheme
By Eve
Toronto software firm ChargeLab has raised its ChargeLab Rewards payout to 10 cents per kWh for single-family homeowners in Canada, funded partly by carbon credits earned under Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations. The company reports average customers charge over 3,500 kWh per year, yielding more than CA$350 annually. The programme works with existing OCPP-compatible chargers from Autel, Leviton, Siemens and Wallbox, and the ChargeLab app also provides roaming-free access to public networks including SureCharge, Filgo, Nova Scotia Power and Ivy Charging Network.
Why it matters: The model shows how software platforms can monetise federal carbon schemes to subsidise home charging, potentially accelerating residential EVSE adoption without upfront hardware subsidies. For CPOs and fleet operators, ChargeLab's interoperability with OCPP hardware and multi-network app access illustrates the competitive pressure to offer value-added services beyond kilowatt-hours.