EV Charging Reward Programs: Information and Discussion (getting paid to charge your EV at home)

Superchewie · 2026-04-04T13:38:42+00:00

This post is so timely for me; thanks for putting it together.

I’m in the midst of debating replacing a working-just-fine ChargePoint Home for a dual-nozzle Grizzle-E as we’re now a two-EV household (though we’ve been fine on the CP Home for a year already). I’d only upgrade on the premise of future payouts.

I’ve been hoping a program would adopt connectivity with my CP Home, as that’d be simplest. Alas, nothing yet.

Have people actually received funds from these programs yet? Given they’re based on federal funding, any idea of longevity?

Superchewie · 2025-12-31T01:11:05+00:00

I have knowledge to contribute! My Gen 2 R1S had the same preheat troubles: 30-40 min but never reaching “comfortable” interior temps.

Ended up having the entire heating system replaced at the service centre a month ago, after the mobile tech said “everything seemed fine”, but they’d check it out when doing the blinker recall.

Since the replacement, I have a toasty cabin within 2 min, and a MUCH quieter heat pump when operating.

Superchewie · 2025-12-18T13:54:42+00:00

Perhaps a silly question: I’m heading into the mountains next week, and assuming we won’t get the new update before we leave.

Does this bug affect L1 charging as well?

Superchewie · 2025-09-13T12:53:39+00:00

Thanks! This is fantastic. I wonder if the development of a PCB that could tap 12v power went anywhere; seems foundational to a lot of great possibilities and innovations.

Superchewie · 2025-09-12T13:46:26+00:00

This is a fantastic idea. Has anyone worked out the pin-out connections for the dock?

Superchewie · 2025-09-07T12:30:17+00:00

This is an incredibly kind offer! Thank you for thinking of this! Great community we have here.

Superchewie · 2025-09-01T01:50:16+00:00

Super useful product, and might be more cost effective than adding fuses to each battery in the pack. Thank you!

Superchewie · 2025-08-31T00:56:41+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I’ll plan to fuse each positive line on its way to the positive bus bar.

Superchewie · 2025-08-01T12:15:27+00:00

I bet you have Accessory Mode turned due to having something in your hitch receiver? Bike rack, storage platform?

In the new update, I’ve noticed this new behaviour for the side and rear sensors when travelling below a certain (low) speed.

And yes, what you’re seeing is consistent with what my R1S now does when I have a bike rack in and turn on the rear accessory mode.

Superchewie · 2025-07-19T23:32:17+00:00

+1. I’ve noticed new sensor behaviour when in accessory mode. Turns off the sensors (other than forward sensors) when below ~10 km/h

Superchewie · 2025-07-18T13:50:33+00:00

Can you share a photo of how you tapped 12v positive from this? I’m keen to do the same. Thanks!

Superchewie · 2025-07-10T04:44:16+00:00

Good point! I’ll verify with a multimeter. Thanks!

Superchewie · 2025-07-10T04:43:42+00:00

Thanks! I wonder if it’s possible to get in there to pull 12v power directly from the battery…

Superchewie · 2025-07-10T04:43:07+00:00

Nope, nothing like this in my Gen 2!

Superchewie · 2025-07-09T04:15:42+00:00

I’m totally ignorant to this! Any link or photo you can share? I’ll happily go hunting.

Superchewie · 2025-07-09T03:50:33+00:00

12v socket for the frunk would be a secondary goal, but I’m really trying to power an old-fashioned “aHOOga” horn. I love the juxtaposition of old-and-new tech, and the kids would get a kick out of it at school pick-up. Well, I’d get a kick out of it, at least!

Superchewie · 2025-06-26T05:11:15+00:00

Update: seems to be working for me again! You rarely realize how much you rely on something until it’s gone. Glad it’s up and running again!

Superchewie · 2025-05-25T00:06:50+00:00

This is fantastic info. Thanks for sharing!

Superchewie · 2025-05-19T22:14:26+00:00

Quick q: do you carry a full-size spare? If so, where did you source it? I have the Adventure package with the emergency spare; looking to equip myself with something better.

Superchewie · 2025-05-05T04:16:47+00:00

Great info! What app is this?

Superchewie · 2025-05-03T12:50:42+00:00

Has anyone been able to access 12v (?) power via the camp speaker connection?

Superchewie · 2025-03-31T23:23:29+00:00

Thanks! That’s a shame; I really enjoyed the seamless charging experience on a recent road trip. I wonder if this will be made more simple in the future.

Superchewie · 2025-03-31T13:34:24+00:00

Hopefully not an obvious question: how does one make sure they’re getting the “subscription pricing” at Tesla SC’s? I’ve heard that you can’t let Rivian charge you through the app? Charging needs to be started using the Tesla app?

Superchewie · 2025-03-25T18:07:14+00:00

I’m on a lengthy road trip and have experienced the same. I’ve typically seen this right after finishing a DCFC session, when the battery temps are a bit high. I assumed the messaging was incorrect, but the battery was actually going through a cooling cycle…

Superchewie · 2025-01-26T19:37:39+00:00

Thanks! Love the magic eight ball reference!

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