Power Partner℠ EV

Rebates & Incentives

Earn up to $75 through Power Partner EV.

Have an EV charger at home? Earn rewards for using less energy during periods of high energy demand.

Austin Energy will provide:

  • A $50 bill credit for enrolling your qualifying Level 2 EV charger or qualifying vehicle in Power Partner EV. The credit will appear as an “Adjustment” line item within 1-2 billing cycles after approval.
  • A $25 bill credit after one year of participation in Power Partner EV.

Why Enroll in Power Partner EV?

Power Partners help the community manage energy use on days when the need is highest. During Power Partner events, Austin Energy will make minor, remote adjustments to your enrolled Level 2 EV charger or qualifying vehicle.

Your battery state of charge will not be reduced during these events, nor will any other function of your vehicle be controlled.  If your EV is charging during a Power Partner event, the charging process will be paused or slowed until the event is over. You can override an event and resume normal charging at any time.

Power Partner events typically occur June 1 - September 30. Events are between 2-10 p.m. A maximum of 15 Power Partner events will occur per month (primarily during the summer season). During extreme weather circumstances, Austin Energy may conduct events outside of these windows.

Power Partners play an important part in enhancing grid stability and helping the City of Austin meet clean energy goals. Your participation helps decrease stress on the electric system while lowering your carbon emissions. In addition to the upfront $50 bill credit, you will receive $25 after one year of remaining in the program.

Enroll your qualifying Level 2 EV charger or qualifying vehicle today.

Customers who wish to permanently end their participation in Power Partner events may submit a Power Partner Opt Out request.

  • Eligibility Requirements

    Confirm that you are eligible to enroll:

    • I am a current Austin Energy residential electricity customer.
    • I have a qualified, Wi-Fi capable EV charger that is connected to the internet or a telematics-enabled vehicle – see list of eligible vehicles below.
    • I will allow Austin Energy to adjust my charging speed during periods of high community energy use (usually between 2-7 p.m.) up to four (4) hours at a time and up to 15 times per month. During extreme weather circumstances, Austin Energy may conduct events outside of these windows. Participants may easily opt out of events without penalty through their EV charging app. 

    Eligible Telematics-Enabled Vehicles

    The EVs listed below are telematics-enabled, which means they can connect directly to Austin Energy without needing a smart charger.

    Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year
    Tesla Model 3 2017+
    Tesla Model S 2012+
    Tesla Model X 2016+
    Tesla Model Y 2020+
    Tesla Cybertruck Cybertruck
    Chevrolet Bolt 2027+
    Chevrolet Blazer EV 2024+
    Chevrolet Equinox EV 2024+
    Chevrolet Silverado EV 2024+
    Chevrolet LYRIQ 2024+
    Cadillac OPTIQ 2025+
    Cadillac ESCALADE IQ 2025+
    Cadillac VISTIQ 2026+
    GMC Sierra EV 2024+
    GMC Hummer EV 2024+

     

    Eligible EV Chargers

    See the chart below for eligible charging equipment. Your charger must be installed and activated with internet connectivity prior to enrollment. Your Wi-Fi connection and EV charger(s) must be connected to your EV charger manufacturer’s account.

    Model Name Model Number Type
    ChargePoint Home Flex CPH50-***-*** Plug In or Hardwired
    ChargePoint Home CPH25-***-* Plug In or Hardwired
    Emporia Smart EV Charger EMEVSE1 (white), EMEVSE1-B (black) Plug In or Hardwired
    Emporia Pro Charger EMC2 Plug In or Hardwired

  • How to Apply

    It's easy to enroll in Power Partner EV.

    If you have both a qualifying EVSE and a qualifying EV, please enroll your EV only. If you have questions, please email AEpowerpartner@austinenergy.com.

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Disclaimer

Funding is limited and available only to Austin Energy customers on a first-come, first-served basis. Offerings are subject to change without notice. Rebates are not guaranteed until after Austin Energy's review and approval of the rebate application. Program guidelines include additional requirements and limitations for receiving the above rebates. Contact us for more details.

Date last reviewed or modified: 08/19/2026