Join the Saskatchewan EV Charging Study Program

The Saskatchewan EV Charging Study is powered by ev.energy technology and are operated in partnership with an electric utility company with a focus on electric vehicle (EV) charging.

This program allows us to gather valuable data insights from EVs to improve the electric grid and prepare for a future with increased EV adoption.

The Saskatchewan EV Charging Study collects charging information from electric vehicles (EVs) in an electric utility company service territory. This information is used to understand how EV charging affects the electric grid and provides insight into how they can better support their EV customers.

The EV charging study is delivered by ev.energy who will provide SaskPower with the data collected to help plan for increased electrification in the transportation sector.

Participants with EV OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) will connect their vehicle directly through the Connected Services account, without a connected car device. Data collected is shared with participants in a personalized portal and will be used by ev.energy and SaskPower to understand EV charging impacts on the grid.

You are eligible if you own or lease a plug-in vehicle — either a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or an electric vehicle with a battery — and are either a SaskPower, Saskatoon Light & Power, or Swift Current Light & Power customer.
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Compatible home chargers:

A conventional hybrid operates only on gasoline. A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle can be connected to an external electric source to charge its battery. If your vehicle can be plugged in, you may be eligible to join your utility’s program.

The Saskatchewan EV Charging Study collects information about:
- Charging session duration, energy consumption and location.
- Energy consumption and distance traveled.
- Personal information such as name, email, vehicle type and home address.
- GPS charging location coordinates will be used to determine how much charging is occurring within the utility service territory.

Information that can identify you personally will not be made public or given to organizations outside of ev.energy including SaskPower. For more details on the handling of personal information, please refer to the program’s Terms and Conditions.

The EV Charging Study follows the highest standards for cybersecurity and complies with ISO 27001:2013 security standards.

You will earn a $25 bonus for getting started with the program and additional rewards every month. You’re guaranteed a minimum of $10 per month just for staying connected and charging in Saskatchewan. You may be eligible for additional rewards as time goes on. Terms and conditions may apply.

Be sure to include all of your electric vehicles in the same application to ensure you receive the maximum reward! A limit of five vehicles applies.

Rewards are paid out on a per-vehicle basis. If you were to register five vehicles, you’d earn $25 for registering then monthly rewards per vehicle for participating.

Yes! Simply indicate the number of vehicles you wish to register for the program (with a maximum of 5) in your application.

Prospective participants can apply for the program starting on Sept. 21, 2023. The data collection period will last 2 years with the possibility of an extension.

If you move out of the province, sell your EV or simply wish to no longer participate in the program, please notify the Saskatchewan EV Charging Study support by email at SaskatchewanEVChargingStudy@ev.energy to end your participation in the program.