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GET PAID TO CHARGE YOUR EV AT HOME - FREE CHARGER INCLUDED

With the SWTCH Home Charging Program, Canadian homeowners get a free Level 2 EV charger and earn 10 cents per kWh for charging at home.

How it Works

As a member of SWTCH Home Charging Program, your home charging activity generates carbon credits.

Until now, these credits were only available to big commercial operators. We pool your home charging with thousands of others to unlock this revenue stream, using it to pay for your hardware and put cash back in your pocket.

Step by Step

1. Pay a $300 Deposit

You select your charger model and place a $300 deposit. This secures your hardware, which we ship directly to you.

2. Install Your Charger

You install the charger (Plug-in or Hardwired) and connect it to the SWTCH Home Charging Program app via Wi-Fi.

3. Earn from Day One

The moment you activate your charger, you start earning $0.03 for every kWh charged as a temporary starting rate.

4. Get Your Deposit Back

Once your charger has recorded 1,500 kWh of usage (approximately 3–5 months for the average driver), your $300 deposit is automatically refunded in full.

5. Start Earning More

After the refund, you begin to accumulate $0.10 for every kWh charged. When your balance reaches $100, the funds are transferred via direct deposit to your bank account.

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Who is SWTCH?

SWTCH operates one of Canada’s largest EV charging networks, powering thousands of chargers at apartments, workplaces, and retail locations coast-to-coast—including properties for Marriott, Metro, and Green P Parking.

We are now extending our charging expertise to homeowners. This program allows you to leverage the carbon credit market previously reserved for large commercial operators.

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Program FAQs

Why is the charger free? 

The program is funded by the Canadian carbon credit market. Your home charging activity generates credits that have value to organizations offsetting emissions. The revenue from these credits covers the cost of the hardware and funds your payouts.

Are there monthly fees? 

No. There are no subscription fees or annual costs associated with the charger or the app.

Do you provide installation services? 

No. Installation is the responsibility of the homeowner. If you choose the "Plug-In" model and have an existing 240V outlet, you may install it yourself. Hardwired installations require a licensed electrician.

Which app do I need? 

You must use the SWTCH Home Charging Program app. This is a dedicated app for this program and is different from the public SWTCH app used for public-facing charging.

How do I increase my earnings rate?

Your initial earnings rate will be set to $0.03/kWh until you have charged 1,500 kWh with your charger. At that point, your rate will automatically increase to the maximum $0.10/kWh.

Does my EV charger come with a lifetime warranty?

Yes! Your charger includes a SWTCH Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects, which remains active for as long as we participate in government-sponsored carbon credit programs. If our participation in these programs ends, your coverage will automatically revert to any time remaining on the original 2-year manufacturer’s warranty. If you experience a defect, simply contact us at home.support@swtchenergy.com for a replacement. See terms and conditions for full details.