ChargeScape, a joint venture between BMW, Honda, Ford and Nissan, has formed a partnership with PSEG Long Island to enroll EVs in the utility’s Peak Load Reduction program.

Designed to alleviate strain on the power grid during summer months, the initiative will use ChargeScape’s software to integrate more than 4,000 BMW EV drivers and 2,200 Ford EV drivers into the power grid. Participating customers will receive financial incentives for helping to support grid stability and community resilience through optimized EV charging.

The Peak Load Reduction program integrates EVs into the power grid using ChargeScape’s software, which receives real-time data from PSEG Long Island to determine the optimal timing, duration and intensity of EV charging for enrolled customers, ensuring that EV electricity demand does not exceed what the power grid can support at a certain time or location.

“The Peak Load Reduction program is an example of collaboration among automakers and power utilities to help keep the lights on while saving EV drivers money,” said Joseph Vellone, CEO of ChargeScape. “ChargeScape will provide BMW and Ford customers in Long Island with the opportunity to reduce their charging costs and contribute to their community.”

Source: ChargeScape