NRG Energy rolls out new energy plan that includes EV chargers

NRG Energy has introduced an energy plan for its customers designed to make it easier for them to own and charge their electric vehicles (EVs).

The new EV Power Charger plan will be available to electricity customers who live within range of select utilities in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The plan includes a Level 2 at-home EV charger at no cost and reduced-price energy at night and early morning when most EV owners typically charge their vehicles.

“We’re excited to roll out our EV Power Charger plan and help remove potential barriers to owning an EV,” Bucky Gardner, vice president and general manager of NRG Home East, said. “At NRG, we believe in giving customers the power to choose their electricity supplier and a plan that fits their lifestyle. With this first-of-its-kind plan, our customers are in the driver’s seat.”

When demand is lowest, customers who charge their electric vehicles and use appliances between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. will receive lower electricity supply prices. Level 2 EV chargers typically take between three and eight hours to fully charge a vehicle, depending on the range of the vehicle. The charger is compatible with most EVs, although Tesla owners would need a separate adapter.

NRG Energy, based in Philadelphia, is one of the nation’s leading electricity and natural gas suppliers.