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Potomac Edison EV Driven FAQ

What is the EV Driven program?

  • EV Driven by Potomac Edison is making electric vehicle (EV) adoption more accessible, convenient, and affordable in Maryland through an enhanced public charging network and incentives for residential and multifamily customers.

  • Through the program, you may be eligible for potential savings through our EV-Only TOU rate offer.

What is the EV-Only TOU rate offer? 

  • Potential savings and a way to help manage the grid impact of EV charging.

  • By enrolling in the EV-Only TOU rate offer, you can save 2¢ per kWh hour off the Electric Supply Charge for charging during off-peak hours. Off-peak hours are 11pm-6am Monday-Friday, holidays and weekends. All other hours are considered on-peak. Please note: If EV charging occurs during on-peak hours there will be an incremental 2¢ per kWh hour added to the Electric Supply Charge.

  • In 2025, the EV-Only TOU rate offer was expanded to include participation in a Multi-Family Home Electric Vehicle Charger Service rate (schedule26). See eligibility requirements for more details.

What is the Residential Rebate program?

Potomac Edison’s Residential Rebate program has reached its maximum capacity and is not accepting applications at this time.

However, you may be eligible for the EV-Only TOU rate offer! To learn more and sign up for the EV-Only TOU rate offer please click here.

Can I enroll in the EV-Only TOU rate offer if I already have an EV Charger?

Yes. If you already own an eligible EV charger (see chart below), you can still take advantage of the offer.

When are off-peak and on-peak hours?

Off peak hours are 11pm-6am Monday-Friday, weekends, and holidays; Holidays are New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. All other hours are considered on-peak.

How will I know if I’m eligible to enroll?

To enroll, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a current Potomac Edison customer in Maryland

  • Your charger or EV is/will be connected to Wi-Fi.

  • Allow Potomac Edison remote access to the usage data generated from charging your electric vehicle at home.

  • The account must be receiving service under Schedule R, which is the Company’s residential rate or Schedule MFH-EV which is the Company's multifamily home electric vehicle charging service schedule.

  • The account cannot be enrolled with an alternative Electric Supplier

  • The account cannot be enrolled in net metering or community solar

  • Must have a PE “My Account” login.

  • Cannot be multiple metered premises linked to one account

  • The account cannot have a billing type of EDI.

  • Multi-Family Home Electric Vehicle Charger Service rate (schedule26) includes service to separately metered, customer-owned electric vehicle service equipment (“EVSE”) installed at multi-family housing (“MFH”) locations for non-commercial charging of electric vehicles operated by residents or residents’ visitors.

  • Participation in schedule26 will be restricted to Customers taking service at a nominal operating voltage of 240 volts or below. Maximum charging demand at the EVSE port level shall not exceed 20 kilowatts. All applicable surcharges, credits and taxes shall apply.

Can I enroll multiple chargers or vehicles?

Yes! If you have 2 or more types of chargers or EVs, you need to enroll each type separately. If you have 2 or more of the same type of charger or EV, you just need to enroll once.

How can I schedule a charge through my charger’s mobile application?

We recommend setting up a charging schedule that starts from 11pm-6am Monday-Friday.

To learn how to schedule a charge, please click: here for ChargePoint.

To learn how to schedule a charge, please click: here for Emporia.

To learn how to schedule a charge, please click: here for EvoCharge.

To learn how to schedule a charge, please click: here for Wallbox.

When will I receive my incentive or potential savings?

For the EV-Only TOU rate, any credit or charge due is applied to your utility bill monthly.

 

Does my charging equipment or vehicle qualify for the program?

To qualify, you must own an eligible charger or vehicle listed below and it must be installed and activated with Wi-Fi connectivity prior to enrollment.
 

Manufacturer

Model Name

Power Input

Indoor/Outdoor

ChargePoint

CPH50

Plug In/Hardwired

Indoor/Outdoor

ChargePoint

CPH25

Plug In/Hardwired

Indoor/Outdoor

ChargePoint

CPH18

Plug In/Hardwired

Indoor/Outdoor

Emporia

EMEVSE1

Plug In/Hardwired

Indoor/Outdoor

Emporia Pro Charger

EMC2

Plug In/Hardwired

Indoor/Outdoor

Note: All sub-models of the CPH50 are eligible including all plug types, connector types and hardwire/plug-in.

Manufacturer

Model Name

Lexus

NX 450h+, All Grades (2022+)

Lexus

RZ, All Grades (2023+)

Toyota

Prius Prime Advanced (2017, 2018, 2019)

Toyota

Prius Prime LE, XLE, Limited (2021, 2022)

Toyota

Prius Prime, All Grades (2023+)

Toyota

RAV4 Prime XSE (2021, 2022)

Toyota

RAV4 Prime, All Grades (2023+)

Toyota

bZ4x, All Grades (2023+)

Tesla

Model S (2012+)

Tesla

Model 3 (2017+)

Tesla

Model X (2016+)

Tesla

Model Y (2020+)

Note: EVs are only eligible on residential accounts

Who can I contact with other questions about the program?

Please reach out to support@evdrivenpe.com or 301-804-9321.
 

Do you offer rebates for apartment buildings or condos?

If you’re a multifamily property owner, click here to learn about charging rebates at your property.
 

How is the EV Driven Program being funded?

Potomac Edison will seek recovery of the costs of the EV Driven Program from customers through electric service rates in a future regulatory rate review with the Maryland Public Service Commission.

How do I purchase a Level 2 smart charger approved for the EV Driven program?

You can purchase an approved Level 2 charger directly from a manufacturer or through an online retailer.

What are the benefits of a Level 2 smart charger?

With a Level 2 smart charger, you can charge your EV up to 6 times faster than with a standard Level 1 charger using a wall outlet, adding up to 25 miles of range per hour of charging. You can also set charging reminders, schedule charging and track energy usage right from your smart charger app. In addition, select Level 2 smart charger models allow you to manage home charging with just the sound of your voice using Amazon Alexa.

How much does the average charger and installation cost?

The average Level 2 smart charger costs $500–$700. Installation costs can vary from $200 to $1,000, depending on your electrician and the extent of the work required.

Who will install my charger?

A qualified independent electrician can install your Level 2 smart charger for you.

How quickly can a Level 2 smart charger charge my EV?

This depends on the size of your EV’s battery and how depleted the battery is. An average EV can get a full charge in 4 to 6 hours using a Level 2 smart charger.

Are these charging stations energy efficient?

Yes, the charging stations that qualify for this program are ENERGY STAR certified. Learn more here.

What other incentives are available?

As a Potomac Edison customer, you can stack additional rebates offered by the Maryland Energy Administration on top of your EV Driven rebate. For more information, visit the MEA website.

Why are my monthly kilowatt-hour totals different than what is displayed on my EV charger web/mobile application?

EV charger web/mobile applications record charging sessions based on the start and/or end time of a given session. The kilowatt-hour consumption associated with an individual charging session is a summation of total charging activity over the course of the session, while the EV Driven program incentives are based on the portion of charger that occurs during off-peak hours. Since your EV charger consumption can span peak/off-peak time periods, the total displayed in your web/mobile applications will often differ from your EV Driven program totals. The EV Driven program records your power consumption on a 15-minute interval basis so that you can be assured that your charging data is accounted for at the time of power consumption.

Learn about charging rebates for Multifamily property owners.

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