Spark Cashback · New customers
A free charger that pays you back.
A free 40A home charger for a refundable $299 deposit. Then we pay you cash, every kWh, for the carbon credits your charging creates.
New customers only. No monthly fee.
Your numbers
See what you would earn
Move the slider to match how much you charge at home. The chart and the numbers update as you go.
292 kWh a month is about 3,500 kWh a year, our example driver.
Not sure? Estimate from your car and kilometres
Approximate planning figures. Real use varies with season, driving and charging habits. Only energy charged on your Spark charger earns.
How these numbers are worked out
Illustration only, not a guarantee. What you earn depends on how much you charge. Time to refund depends on your driving. Cash back is 6¢/kWh for the first 1,250 kWh and 11¢/kWh after. The $20 bonus is one time, for new customers, paid after your charger is connected and verified. Overnight offset covers electricity for charging only, on an overnight rate plan, when you charge mostly overnight. Not income.
Overnight plans are opt-in, 11pm to 7am. Rates as of Oct 2026; Ontario rates reset every Nov 1. See overnight details.5
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The difference
How Spark Cashback compares
Public terms of comparable Canadian home EV charger programs, side by side.
| Spark Cashback | Comparable programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Charger | 40A Level 2 home charger7 | Varies by program |
| Deposit | $299, refundable | $100 to $300, refundable |
| Starting rate | 6¢ per kWh | 3¢ per kWh |
| Rate steps to 11¢ | After 1,250 kWh | After 1,500 kWh, up to 11¢ per kWh |
| Deposit refund | At 1,250 kWh | Varies by program, from after the first session to 1,500 kWh |
| Earned by 1,500 kWh | $102.50 + $20 bonus = $122.50 | $45 |
| Bonus when you connect | $20 cash, new customers | None found among the programs we reviewed |
About this comparison
Public terms as of Oct 26, 2026. Programs differ, so check each program's own terms. Earnings are examples, not guarantees. Free charger always means with the refundable deposit, new customers only.
The head start
Three ways Spark starts strong
Where your cash back begins, and when your deposit comes back.
A higher starting rate
You earn 6¢ per kWh from your first charge, where comparable programs start at 3¢. On 292 kWh a month that is $17.52 instead of $8.76 in month one.1
Your deposit back at 1,250 kWh
Your $299 deposit is returned once you have charged 1,250 kWh, the same point your rate steps up to 11¢. How soon depends on your driving.2
Bonus cash when you connect
One time, for new customers, paid once your charger is connected and verified. It is shown separately and is not your deposit coming back.3
Examples, not guarantees. Public terms of comparable programs as of Oct 26, 2026. Free charger always means with the refundable $299 deposit.
What you earn
Cash back in three steps
You start at 6¢ per kWh. Your rate steps up to 11¢ after 1,250 kWh. No fees come out of your cash back.
Your $299 deposit is refunded at 1,250 kWh, the same point your rate steps up.2
How and when you get paid
Your $20 bonus is paid on connection, then cash back is paid every $50 you earn, by e-Transfer or bank deposit. Payout details are in the program terms. Illustration, not a guarantee, and not income. What you earn depends on how much you charge.
If you charge overnight
Help offset your overnight charging costs
Pick where you live to compare your cash back with the electricity you charge with. Uses the slider above, now at 292 kWh a month.
Where an overnight rate exists
Ontario and BC are the two provinces with an overnight price you can charge on, and both are opt-in. Everywhere else is a flat residential rate, so the time of night makes no difference.5
What the overnight comparison covers
Covers electricity for charging only, on an overnight rate plan, when you charge mostly overnight. Cash back is the same in every province and whenever you plug in. Rates as of Oct 2026 and they change, so check your own utility's current rates. Electricity cost is the all-in price of one more kWh: energy plus per-kWh delivery and riders, less rebates, plus sales tax; fixed monthly charges are left out. Estimates only, results vary, not income.
How it works
You charge. We sell the credits. You get paid.
You charge
Plug in at home, the way you already do.
We measure
The charger reports every kWh over your Wi-Fi.
We sell the credits
Fuel suppliers must buy them under the Clean Fuel Regulations.
You get paid
Cash by e-Transfer or bank deposit, straight to you.
What you pay
All of it, before you click
| The charger, 40A Level 2 | $0 with the deposit |
| Refundable deposit | $299, back at 1,250 kWh |
| Shipping | $25, one time |
| Monthly fee | None |
Why there is a deposit at all
Why a deposit if it is free? It is a high-value item and we want it used properly, so it adds value for you and for us. How soon it comes back depends on your driving.
Eligibility
Check you qualify
The charger
A Level 2 home charger built by Soneil
Fast home charging, plug-in with a 240V outlet or hardwired.
Connector options for most electric vehicles. Confirm yours at checkout.
Reports each kWh so your charging can be counted for credits.
Lifetime warranty while you are in the Spark Cashback program. Read the full terms on the warranty page [link coming].
The app
Set it once, then leave it alone
Your charger is Wi‑Fi connected, so the app is where you set the schedule, the current and your rates. After that it reports every kWh on its own.
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Schedule it overnightSet a window, like 22:00 to 06:00, and the charger runs itself.
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Choose your amperageDial the current to suit your panel, up to 40A.
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Enter your electricity ratesSo the app can show what a charge actually costs you.
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Wi‑Fi setup and firmwareConnect the charger once, then it updates itself.
Screen shown is the Spark app on iPhone. Android and iOS.
What happens next
From order to first payout
Order
Pay your $299 refundable deposit at checkout. The charger itself is $0.
Install
Plug into a 240V outlet, or have it hardwired by an electrician at your cost.
Connect
Join your Wi-Fi. Your $20 bonus is paid once the charger is connected and verified.3
Charge and earn
6¢ per kWh, then 11¢ after 1,250 kWh. Deposit refunded at 1,250 kWh.
Shipping and timing are confirmed at checkout. Free charger always means with the refundable deposit, new customers only.
The agreements
Read it before you buy
Carbon credit assignment
You assign us the carbon credits your charging creates, and we share the proceeds with you.
Questions
Questions people actually ask
The program
Why is the home EV charger free? What is the catch?
Fuel suppliers in Canada must buy carbon credits, and charging an electric car creates them. You keep the charger connected so the electricity can be counted, you assign us the credits, we sell them, and we share the proceeds with you in cash. The one catch: the charger is free with a $299 refundable deposit.
Where does the money come from?
Fuel suppliers have to meet federal Clean Fuel Regulations requirements. Your charging generates credits, they are verified, issued and sold, and we pay you a share.
What is a carbon credit, in plain terms?
A unit that represents emissions avoided. Companies that emit buy them to meet requirements. Charging an electric vehicle avoids emissions, so it creates them.
Can I also get an EV charger rebate?
Government rebates are separate programs and vary by province. Check the official program and its terms before you order.7 EV rebates in Canada · BC home charging
Is there a monthly fee?
No monthly fee. You pay the refundable deposit, and it comes back to you.
Can I be in another rewards program at the same time?
No. One charger, one program. Joining two cancels the credits.
I already bought a Soneil charger. Can I join?
Not yet. Right now the program is open to chargers ordered through this page. We will say here when that changes.
Money
How do I get paid?
By Interac e-Transfer or bank deposit. Payout timing is in the program terms [link coming].
Is my $299 deposit refundable, and when do I get it back?
Yes. It is returned once you have charged 1,250 kWh, under the program terms. How soon that happens depends on how much you drive.
How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home?
kWh charged times your price per kWh. Use the calculator above with your own rate. How home charging cost works
How do you work out what the power costs?
It is the price of one more kWh, not your average bill rate: energy plus per-kWh delivery and riders, less any rebate, plus sales tax. Fixed monthly charges are left out. For Ontario Ultra-Low Overnight the official energy price is 3.9¢ per kWh (Ontario Energy Board, effective Nov 1, 2025); delivery, regulatory charges and tax are extra. Rates as of Oct 2026; Ontario rates reset every Nov 1.
Is there an overnight rate where I live?
Two provinces have one you can charge a car on. Ontario has Ultra-Low Overnight (11pm to 7am). British Columbia has BC Hydro time-of-day pricing, 5¢ off over the same hours, with a smart meter. Both are opt-in. Everywhere else is a flat residential rate, so time of night makes no difference.
The charger
Is this a Level 2 charger, and do I need an electrician?
Yes, it is a 40A Level 2 charger on 240V. Plug-in installs into a 240V outlet you already have need no electrician. A hardwired install does, at your cost, and installation cost varies with your panel and wiring.7 Level 1 vs Level 2 · Installation cost
What happens if my Wi-Fi drops?
The charger stores your sessions and syncs them when it reconnects. It can only store a limited number offline, so reconnect soon after an outage.
What does the warranty cover?
Lifetime warranty while you are in the Spark Cashback program. Read the full terms on the warranty page [link coming].
Who do I call if the charger stops working?
Soneil built the charger, so support comes from us. Contact details will be on this page at launch.
Your account
What data do you collect? Do you track where I drive?
When you charge, how much you charge, and the address where the charger is installed, because the credit program requires the location of the equipment. Everything else is device diagnostics. See the privacy policy [link coming].
What happens if I move house?
Address changes are covered in the program terms [link coming].
Can I change my mind?
Cancellation and return terms are in the program terms [link coming].
Is it available in Québec?
Not yet. We will say here when that changes. Roulez vert and home charging in Québec
Guides: How a free charger works · Cost to charge at home · Level 1 vs Level 2 · Installation cost · EV rebates in Canada
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Free charger with a $299 refundable deposit. New customers only.
The fine print
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- 1Start rate only: 6¢ vs. 3¢ at comparable programs. Rises to 11¢ after 1,250 kWh.
- 2Deposit refunded once you have charged 1,250 kWh. How soon depends on your driving.
- 3One time, paid after your charger is connected and verified. New customers only.
- 4Early kWh earn 6¢ and what you earn is yours to keep. Rises to 11¢ after 1,250 kWh.
- 5Helps offset electricity for charging only, on an overnight rate plan, when you charge mostly overnight. Ontario Ultra-Low Overnight has an official energy price of 3.9¢ per kWh (delivery, regulatory charges and tax extra); BC Hydro time-of-day is about 6.9¢ all-in (higher in the upper tier). Compared with our 6¢ start rate and 11¢ after 1,250 kWh. Rates as of Oct 2026; Ontario rates reset every Nov 1.
- 611¢ is in line with the top rates at comparable programs, per public terms as of Oct 26, 2026. Free charger always means with the refundable deposit, new customers only.
- 7Level 2 means a 240V charger. Government rebates are separate programs that vary by province and change often; check the official program terms. Installation cost depends on your panel, wiring and install type, at your cost.