HoneyBadger vs Soneil Spark
Two home-charging reward programs for British Columbia, side by side. Both pay you for charging your EV at home, funded through Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations credits. Here is how they differ on what they pay, what they ask of you and how they pay out, from each program's own website, checked daily.
EV Perks is an independent comparison site and doesn't run either program. To join one, check your charger's eligibility or ask about a payment, contact HoneyBadger or Soneil Spark directly.
The short answer
- At 300 kWh a month, Soneil Spark pays more: about $396 a year against $144, once past any starting tier.
- Over five years, after any charger you would buy from the program and any deposit still held: HoneyBadger $720, Soneil Spark $1,918.
- What you need. HoneyBadger supplies the charger, with no deposit. Soneil Spark supplies the charger against a $299 refundable deposit.
- Payout. HoneyBadger: paid quarterly. Soneil Spark: paid at a balance threshold, minimum $50.
- Where. HoneyBadger is available only in British Columbia. Soneil Spark is available across Canada.
Can you join both? Not with the same charger, as a rule: each kWh earns a credit only once, and most programs require the charger to be registered with them alone. More in the FAQ.
Side by side
| HoneyBadger Home Charge DividendHoneyBadger Charging Inc. | Soneil Spark CashbackSoneil International | |
|---|---|---|
| Your estimate at 300 kWh/mo | $144per year | $396per yearyear 1: $334best of these |
| Advertised rate | 4¢ | 6 → 11¢ |
| Rate ladder | Flat rate | 6¢ → 11¢ after 1,250 kWh |
| Promotion | None | None |
| Net per kWh | pay 3.7¢/kWh net ? | earn 3.3¢/kWh net ? |
| Where | British Columbia | All of Canada |
| Charger | Free chargerA HoneyBadger charger, supplied and owned by HoneyBadger after your setup is approved | Free charger (deposit)Soneil Spark AC 40A charger ordered through the program page; plug-in NEMA 14-50 or hardwired; J1772 or NACS; 7.5 m cable; must stay on Wi-Fi |
| Upfront | $0: HoneyBadger covers the charger and installation (installation up to $300) | $25 shipping + $299 refundable deposit$299 deposit, refunded after 1,250 kWh |
| Payout | Paid quarterlyDirect deposit, no minimum | Paid at a balance thresholdInterac e-Transfer or direct deposit · minimum $50 |
| Fees & commitment | Membership: None stated | Membership: None ("no monthly fee") |
| Track record | newerHas not paid out yet | newerHas not paid out yet |
| Rate source | On program page | On program page |
| Rate history | Unchanged since tracked | Unchanged since tracked |
| Links | Full detailsProgram site ↗ | Full detailsProgram site ↗ |
What each pays by how much you charge
A full year at each monthly amount, once past any starting tier, using the same model as the program cards.
| Home charging | HoneyBadger | Soneil Spark |
|---|---|---|
| 150 kWh/mo | $72/yr | $198/yr |
| 300 kWh/mo | $144/yr | $396/yr |
| 600 kWh/mo | $288/yr | $792/yr |
| 1,000 kWh/mo | $480/yr | $1,320/yr |
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