How it works
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Apply on PGE’s website
Complete your program application on PGE’s website first, then click the “Register now” button from this page to set up a new evPulse account or sign in to your existing account.
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Connect your Tesla
After creating or signing in to your evPulse account, connect your car to evPulse using your existing Tesla app account credentials. It takes less than a minute!
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Get rewards
New Smart Charging program enrollees will receive a $50 sign-up incentive and a $25 bill credit twice a year, plus a $20 monthly bill credit for participating in the Test Bed EV Charging Study.
Benefits
PGE’s Smart Charging program and Test Bed EV Charging Study help you take the guesswork out of home charging, so you can charge better and promote grid resiliency in your community.
Easy savings
Plug in when you get home and you’ll charge when electricity costs are lowest, helping you save year-round. Look forward to receiving ongoing bill credits for your participation.
Smarter energy
Your car will automatically charge to meet your needs during times that are best for the grid — when demand is low and energy from sustainable sources like wind and solar may be available.
Real impact
Your participation will help PGE understand the impact of EV charging on the electrical grid, and explore ways to support the smarter, more flexible and resilient energy grid of the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is evPulse?
evPulse helps EV drivers access valuable benefits, save money, and simplify their charging experience.
Is there a fee to join evPulse?
No. evPulse is free for EV drivers!
Which EVs are eligible for this program?
evPulse supports all models of Tesla electric vehicles. Stay tuned for updates on other supported vehicle makes in the future.
Who created evPulse?
evPulse was created by WeaveGrid - founded in 2018. Details on WeaveGrid and its team can be found at www.weavegrid.com.
How does evPulse protect user data?
evPulse is committed to securing users’ data. We do not share your EV or personal data with third parties and maintain stringent data security and privacy protection procedures to ensure that no details about our users or their charging and driving patterns are misused or disclosed to unauthorized parties. For more details see our privacy policy.
What is the PGE Smart Grid Test Bed?
The PGE Smart Grid Test Bed promotes various projects that test smart grid technology and customer programs to support sustainable energy resources, keep energy prices lower, and invest in Oregon jobs and a healthier environment.
The projects within the Smart Grid Test Bed have different geographical boundaries and participation requirements; check out PGE's webpage to learn more.
How does automatic smart charging work?
Once your EV is connected in the registration process and you've been enrolled in PGE’s Test Bed EV Charging Study program, your charging will be optimally scheduled each time you plug in at home.
evPulse identifies the lowest-cost periods you can charge in order to meet your upcoming driving needs (while considering overall grid conditions) and automatically schedules your EV to charge during those periods.
You'll receive notifications about your upcoming schedule through your preferred method (web and/or SMS texts) and can skip your proposed charge schedule if needed.
Have other questions?
Visit our help center to learn more about the Smart Charging program and Test Bed EV Charging Study.
Learn more about PGE Smart Grid Test Bed
About evPulse
A clean future for Oregon and beyond.
Our software makes it cheaper and safer for utilities to support the growth of electric vehicles, increase renewable energy adoption, and save customers money.
