Kia Canada expands partnership with Variablegrid, offering 3-year rebate for at-home charging

• Customers can receive $0.10 per kilowatt-hour with 3-year subscription to Variablegrid Plus
• Combining the subscription with a Variablegrid in-home charger can yield up to $350 in upfront savings

TORONTO, Aug. 27, 2026 /CNW/ -- In 2025, Kia Canada entered into a partnership with Variablegrid Adaptive Power Inc., a Canadian energy technology leader specializing in electric vehicle (EV) energy management. Their system helps to reduce costly electrical upgrades using patented adaptive load management technology, making EV charging possible for more homes.

2026 Kia EV4

Today, Kia Canada is pleased to announce an expansion to this partnership through the Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR) program, called Variablegrid Plus. From now until 2030, customers can sign up for a 3-year subscription at their local EV-certified Kia dealership, that will return $0.10/kWh for at-home EV chargingⁱ. To contextualize this incentive, a Kia customer driving 20,000 kilometres a year with an EV4 could get up to $360 paid out yearlyⁱⁱ. For customers who combine the 3-year subscription and a Variablegrid in-home charger (Energy Management System bundle), they can receive up to $350 in additional savings upfront for the hardware.

"Kia Canada is the first manufacturer partnered with Variablegrid to extend a direct financial incentive to electric vehicle owners that puts money right back into customers' pockets," said Elias El-Achhab, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Kia Canada. "Having introduced three affordable models with the EV3, EV4 and EV5, plus this evolving partnership with Variablegrid, it is a testament to our continuous development of solutions to make Kia EVs more attainable for Canadians than before."

For more information, customers can visit their local EV-certified Kia dealership across Canada, or visit www.variablegrid.com.

What is the Clean Fuel Regulation program?

The Clean Fuel Regulation program is a federal initiative, which requires producers and importers of gasoline and diesel to gradually reduce the lifecycle carbon intensity of their fuels through 2030. Fuel companies can comply by reducing emissions through 'end use switching,' which assumes that an EV replaces a combustion vehicle on the road, that helps to reduce CO2 emissions that would otherwise be generated.

How does Variablegrid's energy management system work and what type of home benefits from it?

Variablegrid helps to reduce the complexity of installing a home charger in older homes that may not have enough electrical power to spare for fast, Level-2 EV charging. Using patented adaptive load management technology powered by artificial intelligence, Variablegrid's Energy Management System (EMS) monitors real-time energy usage and automatically adjusts power to the EV charger based on available capacity. This allows homeowners to add Level-2 EV charging without requiring costly upgrades to bring more power into the home, making EV ownership simpler, more affordable and more accessible.

How will customers be able to access the program savings?

Savings can be realized in the form of a discount upon the purchase of a Variablegrid charger and management system through a Kia dealership, when bundled with the 3-year subscription. Once the 3-year subscription activates and owners begin to charge at home, they will receive $0.10 per kilowatt-hour. Once it reaches a $50 threshold, the funds can be withdrawn from the Variablegrid account.

About Kia Canada

Kia Canada Inc., founded in 1999, is a subsidiary of Kia Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. The company employs over 200 people at its headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario, as well as in locations across Canada and at its regional office in Montréal, Québec. Kia offers award winning products that are dynamic, stylish and innovative and services that are meaningful and convenient through a network of nearly 200 dealers across the country. The company's brand slogan – 'Movement that inspires' reflects Kia's desire to create the space for you to get inspired and more time to bring your ideas to life. To learn more, visit kia.ca or Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

About Variablegrid Adaptive Power Inc.

Variablegrid Adaptive Power Inc. is a Canadian energy technology company specializing in Energy Management Systems (EMS). Their patented adaptive power platform uses real-time monitoring and dynamic load management to enable safe, scalable, and cost-effective EV charging while helping customers avoid costly electrical service upgrades. By removing one of the biggest infrastructure barriers to EV adoption, Variablegrid helps automakers and their dealer networks deliver a seamless home charging experience. Recognized as a leader in energy innovation, Variablegrid was named one of Canada's Top Moonshot Ventures™ by NACO in 2026, selected to the 2025 Foresight 50 as one of Canada's most investible cleantech ventures, and awarded the 2024 Best Electrical Solution by Energy Manager Canada. Variablegrid is actively working with industry, utility, and government partners to support the transition to electric mobility.

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ⁱ Customers must have an existing Variablegrid charger, or purchase one to be eligible for 3-year subscription charging reimbursement

ⁱⁱ Estimate based on a EV4 Wind Premium FWD. Estimated number of kilowatt-hours required to achieve 20,000km of range is 3,600kWh. $0.10 per kilowatt-hour equals: $360. Cashback may vary depending on driving style and behaviour, acceleration and braking habits, speed, overall age and condition of the vehicle, temperature, weather, traffic and road conditions, use of drive systems like AWD or four-wheel drive, use of air conditioning, and any powered accessories installed on the vehicle

SOURCE Kia Canada Inc.

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