Grizzl-E Launches Free EV Charger Trade-In Program with Cashback Rewards

Canadian EV charger maker United Chargers has launched a free trade-in program that lets homeowners swap an eligible Level 2 charger from virtually any brand for a new Grizzl-E Essential at no upfront cost, according to the company's announcement on November 11. The promotion also enrolls participants in the Grizzl-E Club cashback program, earning 10 to 15 cents per kilowatt-hour for home charging.

How the trade-in works

Homeowners apply through the Grizzl-E Club website and receive the new charger before returning the old one. United Chargers provides a prepaid shipping label, and customers have 30 days to send back their previous unit. A refundable security deposit is required at order time but is returned once the old charger is received and approved.

Eligibility and requirements

• The existing charger must still be functional
• It must support at least 32 amps and operate at 208–240 volts
• Chargers with damaged cables do not qualify
• The offer is available to first-time Grizzl-E Club members only; existing Club members and commercial customers are excluded
• Almost any brand of Level 2 charger is accepted, including older Grizzl-E Classic and Smart models

Cashback economics

Once the trade-in is processed, members earn rewards starting at 10¢ per kWh, scaling up to 15¢ per kWh including a 5¢ bonus tier. For a typical Canadian household charging 1,200 kWh per month, that translates to roughly C$120–180 in monthly credits, depending on the tier reached. United Chargers, based in Ontario, first introduced the Grizzl-E Club in 2025 as a bundled hardware-plus-rewards model.

Why it matters for Canadian EV owners

The promotion runs through December 31, 2026. With federal and provincial EV rebates (the federal iZEV program and Quebec's bonus) reducing the sticker price of the vehicle, the charger has become the next cost centre for new EV owners. A free upgrade to a 32-amp, 240-volt unit plus ongoing cashback effectively offsets the C$500–C$800 typical installation cost of a Level 2 home charger. For owners still on a 240-volt Level 1 wall outlet, the trade-in removes the last barrier to a proper home charging setup ahead of the winter driving season.

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