Charge Smart NY

Charge Smart NY

by National Grid plc

230 ratings
51 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 20, 2023
  • April 27, 2026

Features

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About

This app allows users to connect their National Grid account and enroll in a smart charging program. It facilitates the connection of electric vehicles or chargers through existing manufacturer login details.

Connect National Grid account
Enroll in smart charging program
Connect vehicle or charger
Use existing manufacturer login
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What users say

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What's New in Charge Smart NY

3.40.0

April 27, 2026

General improvements and minor bug fixes.

User reviews

Update app to connect?!

I had to factory reset my charger and now it shows that my charger is off-line all the time, there is no option to delete the linked charger or unlink it so I can reconnect it. on top of that it shows that my vehicle account needs to be reconnected. When I go and select BMW and try to connect it To my My BMW account it gives me an error that the app needs to be updated to the latest version, even though I’m running the latest version so there is no update available. so right now I can’t do anything with the app, on top of that I lost two months of reward incentives Because my vehicle nor charger is communicating with the app. I have sent multiple emails and no one has gotten back to me to correct the issue.
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Love it!

Saves us a ton of money.

App Limited By Car App

If you do not have an EVSC from the approved list; this app relies solely on the car manufacturer application API. This means if the app cannot connect to your car there is no charge history. I had it happen twice so far. Once an over night charge was completed missed (36 kw). Another time I unplugged my car and it was not recognized which lead to 3 hours of on peak charging with no cars connected to the EVSC. Customer support sent me a link to a page that explained this. The app could be better but so could the car manufacturer app.
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Don't listen to reviews, it's great.

After reading these reviews, I almost wrote off this app. I'm glad I didn't, it's totally fine! I didn't like the default setting of "smart" charging since this would require me using TWO apps to control my car–in my case both this app and the Tesla app. If you try to start charging with the Tesla app, this app would stop it a few minutes later. If you turn off the smart part, however, it just silently monitors when you charge your car and that's that! Yes you need to log into Tesla to give the app permission to track it, and yes the app needs to know where your car is so it can infer whether or not you're charging at home. ...but once it's set up, you can literally delete the app from your phone if you want to. I manage my scheduled charging through the Tesla app to make sure I'm charging at night, and now I'm happily getting my discount. Don't hesitate, it's a no brainer.
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Must have for EV owners

This application a must have if you have EV and are a customer of National Grid living in NY. This app allows you to manage off peak time charging on your EV. In return national grid will give you monetary incentive if managed to have your vehicle charged 80% of the time of the peak time. The savings ad up in long-term. The app also allows you to track your EVs electricity usage.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

58 issues

App needs update but no update available

Bug

Vehicle account needs reconnection errors

Bug

Charger shows offline after factory reset

Bug

App conflicts with car manufacturer apps (Tesla, Toyota)

Bug

Intermittently functional, stops working

Bug

Does not read anything correctly

Bug

Super glitchy, stops charging sometimes

Bug

Live session shows percentage but no other info

Bug

Does not work with Prius Prime

Bug

Keeps telling user app is out of date

Bug

No opportunity to update in App Store

Bug

No residential account connected despite login

Bug

Won't pair with Tesla

Bug

Charging sessions at home show 'away from home'

Bug

App blocks charging even during off-peak hours

Bug

Wrong calculations for kWh values

Bug

Missed monthly incentive due to incorrect values

Bug

Won't sign into National Grid account

Bug

Doesn't sync to car properly, loses connection

Bug

Rarely registers charging

Bug

No solar option under smart tab

Bug

Half the time doesn't charge to set limit

Bug

Starts charging at wrong times

Bug

General issues with car not charging

Bug

Unable to boost charge

Bug

Unreliable charging, uncertainty about overnight charge

Bug

Shows wildly incorrect data for charging times/amounts

Bug

Bug in computing off-peak hours

Bug

Phantom on-peak charging, false records

Bug

Creates phantom charges during on-peak

Bug

Does not allow changing car model after incorrect selection

Bug

Smart charging schedule doesn't work

Bug

Car won't charge when linked to app

Bug

App keeps not allowing password entry

Bug

Only registers charging ~50-60% of the time

Bug

Accurate charging data only on rare occasions

Bug

Vehicle status offline

Bug

Never records charging sessions

Bug

Tesla showing offline, doesn't charge off-peak

Bug

No longer works, won't load info

Bug

Vehicle update fails

Bug

Instructions are wrong

Bug

App and car incompatible

Bug

Inconsistent charging schedule timing

Bug

Issue with National Grid VTOU paperwork

Bug

App says ineligible despite eligible rate plan

Bug

Nightmare signing up, account issues

Bug

Confused between plugged-in times and actual off-peak charging

Bug

Ineligible address

Bug

Locked out of on-peak charging

Bug

NYS account ineligible after app removal

Bug

Hijacks Tesla app charging functions

Bug

Force to pair multiple vehicles

Bug

Requires constant GPS and spare keys for Tesla

Bug

Set vehicle to Leaf incorrectly

Bug

Glitchy first month, lost connection to vehicle

Bug

Cannot override settings when away from home

Bug

Unenroll button inaccessible

Bug

Requested Features

8 requests

Update app to connect

Feature

Option to delete/unlink charger

Feature

Support for more vehicle brands (GM, Honda)

Feature

Solar charging option

Feature

Improved user interface

Feature

Better customer support responsiveness

Feature

Clearer documentation on VTOU paperwork

Feature

Ability to restart interview/fix vehicle details

Feature

FAQ

What does the Charge Smart NY app do?

The Charge Smart NY app allows you to connect your National Grid account and enroll in their smart charging program. This program aims to optimize electric vehicle charging times.

How do I connect my vehicle or charger?

You can connect your electric vehicle or charger by using your existing manufacturer login details. The app guides you through this process to enroll you in the program.

Is there a cost to use the Charge Smart NY app?

Based on the provided information, the Charge Smart NY app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for National Grid customers in New York who have electric vehicles or smart chargers and wish to participate in the Charge Smart program.