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PG&E E-TOU-C vs EV2-A

For a typical California home using 507 kWh a month, EV2-A is cheaper by about $134 a year ($193 against $204 a month). E-TOU-C is cheaper below about 400 kWh a month and EV2-A above it, with the same daily pattern of use.

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

Head to head

ScenarioE-TOU-CEV2-ACheaper
Typical home, per month$204$193EV2-A
All-in price per kWh40.2¢38.0¢EV2-A
Home + EV, charged at the cheapest hour$308$255EV2-A
Home + EV, plugged in at 6 pm$325$317EV2-A
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-TOU-C, 12 am on EV2-A.

EV2-A is an EV or electrification rate: check the eligibility rules on PG&E’s tariff before switching.

Month by month

Typical-home bill each month on each plan.

PlanJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
E-TOU-C$227$160$173$148$154$210$251$346$277$169$157$176
EV2-A$207$152$165$147$154$200$233$313$255$166$152$167

E-TOU-C: price by hour

July weekday.

Off-peakPeak
39.9¢52.2¢39.9¢12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a

EV2-A: price by hour

July weekday.

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

E-TOU-C or EV2-A: common questions

Is E-TOU-C or EV2-A cheaper?

For a typical California home using 507 kWh a month, EV2-A is cheaper by about $134 a year ($193 against $204 a month). E-TOU-C is cheaper below about 400 kWh a month and EV2-A above it, 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 $308 a month).

What is the difference between E-TOU-C and EV2-A?

E-TOU-C is time-of-use (summer weekdays: Peak 4 pm–9 pm; lowest price 9 pm–4 pm next day), 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-TOU-C: Time-of-Use (Peak 4–9 pm), Region X

  • Peak 4 pm–9 pm on July weekdays; 5 of 24 hours carry the top price of 52.2¢.
  • The cheapest July weekday hour costs 39.9¢, so moving 1 kWh out of the top hours saves 12.3¢.
  • January weekdays range from 36.8¢ to 39.8¢.
  • 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.