SDG&E · Time-of-Use

What are SDG&E EV-TOU-2 peak hours and rates?

EV-TOU-2 from SDG&E is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (4 p.m.–9 p.m.) at about $0.69/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.25/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.

Peak window

4 p.m.–9 p.m.

Peak price

69¢/kWh

Off-peak price

25¢/kWh

The EV-TOU-2 day, hour by hour

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Peak Mid-Peak Off-Peak

Season 1

Jan–Feb, May, Nov–Dec

Period	Hours	$/kWh
Peak	4 p.m.–9 p.m.	$0.47
Mid-Peak	6 a.m.–4 p.m., 9 p.m.–12 a.m.	$0.42
Off-Peak	12 a.m.–6 a.m.	$0.25

Season 2

Mar–Apr

Period	Hours	$/kWh
Peak	4 p.m.–9 p.m.	$0.47
Mid-Peak	6 a.m.–10 a.m., 2 p.m.–4 p.m., 9 p.m.–12 a.m.	$0.42
Off-Peak	12 a.m.–6 a.m., 10 a.m.–2 p.m.	$0.25

Season 3

Jun–Oct

Period	Hours	$/kWh
Peak	4 p.m.–9 p.m.	$0.69
Mid-Peak	6 a.m.–4 p.m., 9 p.m.–12 a.m.	$0.45
Off-Peak	12 a.m.–6 a.m.	$0.25

Frequently asked questions

What are SDG&E EV-TOU-2 peak hours and rates? +

When is the cheapest time to use electricity on EV-TOU-2? +

The cheapest electricity on SDG&E EV-TOU-2 is during off-peak hours (12 a.m.–6 a.m.), at about 25¢/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 EV-TOU-2? +

Peak power costs about 69¢/kWh versus 25¢/kWh off-peak — a difference of about 45¢/kWh. Running a 5 kWh load (a load of laundry plus dishwasher) off-peak instead of at peak saves roughly $2.23.

Who offers EV-TOU-2? +

EV-TOU-2 is a residential electricity plan from San Diego Gas & Electric Co (SDG&E).

About this data

Compiled by Optiwatt from the OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database (663d1a0799a6702be80c0a0d). Representative — verify exact prices on your SDG&E bill or tariff sheet.

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