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PG&E E-ELEC vs EV2-A

For a typical California home using 507 kWh a month, EV2-A is cheaper by about $81 a year ($193 against $199 a month). EV2-A is cheaper at every level of use from 200 to 2,500 kWh a month, with the same daily pattern of use.

Utility PG&ETariffs checked 2026-09-28Typical use 507 kWh/mo, California

Head to head

ScenarioE-ELECEV2-ACheaper
Typical home, per month$199$193EV2-A
All-in price per kWh39.4¢38.0¢EV2-A
Home + EV, charged at the cheapest hour$282$255EV2-A
Home + EV, plugged in at 6 pm$309$317E-ELEC
Fixed charge$24.15$24.15

Typical home: California average use by month (EIA), shaped hour by hour (NREL ResStock), before taxes. EV: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, 1,000 miles a month; cheapest start 12 am on E-ELEC, 12 am on EV2-A.

E-ELEC and EV2-A are EV or electrification rates: check the eligibility rules on PG&E’s tariff before switching.

Month by month

Typical-home bill each month on each plan.

PlanJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
E-ELEC$203$149$161$141$146$223$262$352$286$158$148$163
EV2-A$207$152$165$147$154$200$233$313$255$166$152$167

E-ELEC: price by hour

July weekday.

Off-peakMid-peakPeak
33.4¢39.0¢55.2¢39.0¢12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a

EV2-A: price by hour

July weekday.

Off-peakMid-peakPeak
22.6¢42.8¢53.8¢42.8¢12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a

E-ELEC or EV2-A: common questions

Is E-ELEC or EV2-A cheaper?

For a typical California home using 507 kWh a month, EV2-A is cheaper by about $81 a year ($193 against $199 a month). EV2-A is cheaper at every level of use from 200 to 2,500 kWh a month, with the same daily pattern of use. Adding an EV driven 1,000 miles a month and charged at each plan’s cheapest hour, EV2-A gives the lower total ($255 against $282 a month).

What is the difference between E-ELEC and EV2-A?

E-ELEC is time-of-use (summer weekdays: Mid-peak 3 pm–4 pm, Peak 4 pm–9 pm, Mid-peak 9 pm–12 am; lowest price 12 am–3 pm), with a fixed charge of $24.15 a month. EV2-A is time-of-use (summer weekdays: Mid-peak 3 pm–4 pm, Peak 4 pm–9 pm, Mid-peak 9 pm–12 am; lowest price 12 am–3 pm), with a fixed charge of $24.15 a month.

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How the two plans work

E-ELEC: Electric Home Rate

  • Mid-peak 3 pm–4 pm, Peak 4 pm–9 pm, Mid-peak 9 pm–12 am on July weekdays; 5 of 24 hours carry the top price of 55.2¢.
  • The cheapest July weekday hour costs 33.4¢, so moving 1 kWh out of the top hours saves 21.8¢.
  • January weekdays range from 28.5¢ to 32.1¢.
  • Summer pricing applies Jun–Sep; winter pricing Oct–May.
  • Fixed charge: $24.15 a month.

EV2-A: Home Charging EV Rate

  • Mid-peak 3 pm–4 pm, Peak 4 pm–9 pm, Mid-peak 9 pm–12 am on July weekdays; 5 of 24 hours carry the top price of 53.8¢.
  • The cheapest July weekday hour costs 22.6¢, so moving 1 kWh out of the top hours saves 31.2¢.
  • January weekdays range from 22.6¢ to 41.1¢.
  • Summer pricing applies Jun–Sep; winter pricing Oct–May.
  • Fixed charge: $24.15 a month.

Your own pattern of use decides the winner: compare every PG&E plan on your usage, or see all PG&E plans, sources and peak hours.