GM, PG&E Offer No-Cost EV Charger, Valued up to $1,999 For First-Time EV Buyers

General Motors and Pacific Gas and Electric are launching a new program designed to make home charging easier and more affordable for eligible first-time EV buyers in Northern and Central California.

The Smart Charge Bundle allows eligible PG&E residential customers purchasing or leasing a new Chevrolet, GMC or Cadillac EV through a participating dealer to select a GM Energy PowerShift or PowerUp 2 home charger at no additional hardware cost. Depending on the charger and purchase or lease path, the equipment represents a value of up to $1,999.

Customers can discuss home charging needs and complete PG&E program enrollment at the dealership. Installation, permitting and electrical upgrades are separate customer-paid costs, and the charger must be installed through GM Energy’s preferred installer network.

The GM PowerUp 2 provides Level 2 charging. The GM Energy PowerShift Charger can work with compatible GM Energy equipment and vehicles to enable bidirectional charging, allowing energy to flow from the vehicle back to the home during an outage and potentially support future vehicle-to-grid programs.

Ongoing Charging Savings

Participants can also enroll in PG&E’s EV Charge Manager program. Eligible customers may receive a $15 monthly bill credit and save up to an additional $50 per month by shifting charging to periods when electricity costs and demand are lower. Actual savings depend on utility rates, charging behavior and program terms.

WeaveGrid provides the software layer supporting managed charging, which is designed to help reduce localized grid strain while allowing customers to override charging schedules when needed.

Who Can Participate?

The program is available through February 2027 or until capacity is reached for eligible PG&E residential customers who purchase or lease a new Chevrolet, GMC or Cadillac EV from a participating dealership.

Customers must live in a qualifying single-family or detached residence, have authority to install a charger, complete enrollment and meet the program’s terms. Participants also need an active OnStar service plan with location services enabled and cannot already participate in another qualifying smart-charging or demand-response program.

GM and PG&E share a goal of having up to 52,000 EVs interacting with the grid by 2030. By combining vehicle sales, home charging and smart-charging incentives, the Smart Charge Bundle brings EV energy management into the purchase process while helping customers understand how charging can affect their electricity costs.