Kia Partners with Variablegrid to Simplify Home EV Charging in Edmonton

Kia Canada has announced an exciting new partnership with Variablegrid Adaptive Power Inc., a Canadian leader in EV energy management technology. This collaboration is great news for Edmonton-area drivers interested in making the switch to electric vehicles--especially those living in older homes.

EV Charging Without the Costly Upgrades

One of the most common challenges for EV adoption in Edmonton and across Canada is the cost and complexity of home charging installations. Many older homes don't have the electrical capacity to support fast, Level-2 chargers, leading to panel upgrades that can cost upwards of $10,000.

Thanks to Variablegrid's innovative Energy Management System (EMS), Kia EV owners can now enjoy fast and intelligent charging at home--without expensive upgrades. The EMS uses AI-powered adaptive load management to monitor real-time electricity use and automatically adjust power flow to the charger based on available capacity.

Smarter Charging for Every Edmonton Home

Whether you live in downtown Edmonton, a mature neighbourhood like Glenora or Capilano, or outside city limits, Variablegrid's solution adapts to your home's specific electrical capacity. That means more homeowners can now install EV chargers affordably and safely.

What's more, the Variablegrid EMS and charger can be bundled into the vehicle purchase or financing plan when buying a new Kia EV--available now at North Edmonton Kia. This all-in-one solution makes the transition to electric driving easier than ever.

Supporting Kia's Growing EV Lineup

Kia continues to expand its electric lineup with vehicles like the EV6, EV9, and the upcoming EV5 SUV--exclusive to Canada--and the new EV4 compact sedan. With the support of Variablegrid, Kia is removing key infrastructure barriers and making EV ownership more accessible to Canadians from coast to coast.

"Our partnership with Variablegrid directly supports our mission by removing common cost and infrastructure barriers associated with home charging."
-- David Sherrard, Director of Strategic Planning, Kia Canada

Available Now at North Edmonton Kia

Starting today, you can ask about Variablegrid EMS systems when you visit North Edmonton Kia. Our team can walk you through how the system works, how to include it in your Kia financing, and what makes it a smart long-term investment in your EV lifestyle.

Learn more about Variablegrid EMS at Kia.ca.