AGL is ramping up support for home electrification and EV uptake.
The company is launching new technical incentives that span discounted public charging and smart home energy integration.
All AGL customers are now eligible for a 6c/kWh discount on EV charging across bp pulse’s national fast-charging network, which includes over 220 charge points in six states and the ACT.
The discount applies once users register for a bp pulse account and is available at inner-city and highway charging sites selected based on predicted traffic and usage patterns.
The discounted bp pulse access is intended to complement AGL’s home charging solutions and its Night Saver EV electricity plan, which offers off-peak pricing to incentivise smart charging behaviour.
AGL has also developed an EV subscription model to reduce upfront vehicle costs and is investing in managed charging technologies to minimise grid impact as EV adoption accelerates.
In parallel, AGL is expanding its partnership with Velocity Frequent Flyer, providing up to 150,000 Velocity Points over five years for customers who install eligible solar battery systems and participate in AGL’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP).
The scheme targets customers in Victoria, NSW, Queensland and South Australia.
The VPP integrates behind-the-meter energy resources – primarily batteries – into a centralised platform that supports grid stability and allows AGL to aggregate distributed storage for wholesale market participation.
Participants receive 75,000 points upfront when installing an eligible solar battery bundle, with an additional 15,000 points awarded annually for maintaining their VPP connection. Battery-only customers can earn up to 125,000 points over the same period.
In a separate incentive, customers in all states except the ACT can receive 10,000 Velocity Points for purchasing an eligible EV home charger, further linking mobility and home energy systems.
AGL has highlighted the growing contribution of rooftop solar to midday grid demand, noting that solar is often, in the middle of the day, the leading generation source.