Pod Rewards brings cashback scheme for flexible chargers

EV drivers who sign up to flexible smart charging will be able to earn up to £100 per year from charging provider Pod.

The home and commercial charging operator has launched a new Pod Rewards scheme across the UK to encourage drivers to adopt more flexible charging habits as a way to cut costs and ease pressure on the National Grid.

Following a successful trial programme that has already paid out more than £330,000, the scheme is being extended to all Pod customers, regardless of their energy supplier. Pod estimates it will pay out up to £1 million by the end of 2026.

Users benefit by simply leaving their car plugged in whenever it is not in use and setting a target charge level. Pod’s Grid-connected software then chooses the best time to take advantage of low-demand periods or periods where renewable generation is highest. That allows drivers to enjoy cheaper charging and helps balance demand on the Grid. It also allows Pod to earn “flex revenue from the Grid, which it uses to pay its customer rewards.

In late 2025 a change to regulations eased the eligibility criteria for households to participate in smart charging. It means that EV chargers can now ‘flex’ through the meter in the charger, rather than the household’s smart meter, enabling all Pod’s existing customers to benefit from flexible charging.

The offer works with any single- or dual-rate tariff. However, it isn’t compatible with existing flexible tariffs such as Intelligent Octopus, Scottish Power EV Optimise or OVO Charge Anytime.

Melanie Lane, CEO at Pod, said: “Pod Rewards redefines the charging experience for our home customers and rewards them for choosing to charge with Pod, without compromising on ease and simplicity.”

Supporting the new scheme, Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation Minister Keir Mather commented: “Making it easier to charge EVs at home helps more drivers top up for as little as 2p per mile, so it’s great to see businesses giving drivers extra incentives to install home chargers and save money when they do.”