What are PG&E EV2-A peak hours and rates?
EV2-A from PG&E is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (4 p.m.–9 p.m.) at about $0.66/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.35/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
Peak window
4 p.m.–9 p.m.
Peak price
66¢/kWh
Off-peak price
35¢/kWh
The EV2-A day, hour by hour
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Winter
Jan–May, Oct–Dec
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 4 p.m.–9 p.m. | $0.54 |
| Mid-Peak | 3 p.m.–4 p.m., 9 p.m.–12 a.m. | $0.52 |
| Off-Peak | 12 a.m.–3 p.m. | $0.35 |
Summer
Jun–Sep
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 4 p.m.–9 p.m. | $0.66 |
| Mid-Peak | 3 p.m.–4 p.m., 9 p.m.–12 a.m. | $0.55 |
| Off-Peak | 12 a.m.–3 p.m. | $0.35 |
Frequently asked questions
What are PG&E EV2-A peak hours and rates? +
EV2-A from PG&E is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (4 p.m.–9 p.m.) at about $0.66/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.35/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
When is the cheapest time to use electricity on EV2-A? +
The cheapest electricity on PG&E EV2-A is during off-peak hours (12 a.m.–3 p.m.), at about 35¢/kWh. Shift EV charging, laundry, dishwashing, and pre-cooling into these hours to pay the least.
How much more is peak vs off-peak on EV2-A? +
Peak power costs about 66¢/kWh versus 35¢/kWh off-peak — a difference of about 31¢/kWh. Running a 5 kWh load (a load of laundry plus dishwasher) off-peak instead of at peak saves roughly $1.55.
Who offers EV2-A? +
EV2-A is a residential electricity plan from Pacific Gas & Electric Co (PG&E).
About this data
Compiled by Optiwatt from aggregated, anonymized customer rate data (954 households on this plan). Reflects current billed rates; representative — verify exact prices on your PG&E bill or tariff sheet.
Other PG&E plans
E-1
Flat rate
E-1 -Residential Service Baseline Region Z
Tiered
E-6 -Residential Time of Use Baseline Region X; Closed Rate
4 p.m.–9 p.m.
E-7 -Residential Time of Use Baseline Region P; Closed Rate
12 p.m.–6 p.m.
E-TOU Option A - Residential Time of Use Service Baseline Region S
3 p.m.–8 p.m.
E-TOU-C
4 p.m.–9 p.m.
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Data last updated June 18, 2026. Compiled by Energy Advisor from published utility tariffs.