If you're getting a Level 2 EV charger installed in London, Ontario, several programs can reduce your out-of-pocket cost. Some are direct rebates, others are interest-free loans, and one — London Hydro's time-of-use billing — is a permanent cost reduction you'll collect every year you own the EV.
Here's a complete overview of what's actually active for London homeowners in 2026.
| Program | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+) | Up to $250 for EV charger | Active |
| Canada Greener Homes Loan | Interest-free loan up to $40,000 | Active |
| Canada Greener Homes Grant | Up to $600 for EV charger | Closed Feb 2024 |
| London Hydro Time-of-Use Savings | $200–$400/year ongoing | Ongoing — not a rebate |
| IESO Energy Affordability Program | Varies — income-tested | Active — income-gated |
London homes are served by Enbridge Gas for natural gas. If you heat with natural gas — which most older London homes do — you're eligible for Enbridge's HER+ program, which offers up to $250 toward a Level 2 EV charger installation as part of a broader home energy upgrade package.
Is the audit worth it? The pre-approval energy audit typically costs $150–$400. If you're only claiming the EV charger rebate ($250), the math barely works. HER+ makes most sense if you're also planning insulation, HVAC, or other upgrades — where rebates stack and the audit cost is offset by multiple claims.
The Canada Greener Homes Loan is an interest-free loan of up to $40,000 for energy efficiency retrofits. Unlike the Greener Homes Grant (closed February 2024 — these are different programs), the Loan is still accepting applications.
For a $1,200 EV charger installation, the Loan essentially defers your out-of-pocket cost — you spread repayment over 10 years at zero interest, effectively costing $120/year. If you're also doing significant retrofits (insulation, heat pump), the Loan can finance tens of thousands in upgrades at zero cost of capital.
Note: The Canada Greener Homes Grant — which offered up to $600 for an EV charger with no repayment — was closed in February 2024. If you see it referenced online, verify the date — much of that content is outdated.
This isn't a rebate, but it may be the most valuable financial case for installing a Level 2 charger in London. London Hydro bills residential customers on time-of-use (TOU) pricing, with three rate tiers:
| Period | When It Applies (Weekdays) | Approx. Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Off-Peak | 7 pm – 7 am, all weekends & holidays | ~$0.082/kWh |
| Mid-Peak | 7 am – 11 am, 5 pm – 7 pm | ~$0.113/kWh |
| On-Peak | 11 am – 5 pm | ~$0.182/kWh |
A smart Level 2 charger with app scheduling lets you charge exclusively during off-peak hours — when you're asleep anyway. At 15,000 km/year driving in a typical EV (~6 km/kWh), you're consuming approximately 2,500 kWh annually for driving.
Over 10 years, that's $2,500 in electricity savings on top of the fuel cost savings from driving electric instead of gas. A Level 2 charger is the hardware that makes this optimization possible — a Level 1 outlet doesn't support smart scheduling reliably at typical EV battery sizes.
The programs aren't mutually exclusive. Here's how to combine them for a typical London homeowner:
The most common question: is it worth delaying installation to get the rebate process started first?
For most London homeowners, the honest answer is no — unless you're planning a larger retrofit. Here's why:
The exception: if you're planning insulation or HVAC upgrades in the next 6–12 months, coordinate the EV charger installation with those projects to share the EnerGuide evaluation cost and maximize the Loan amount.
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