Driving electric is now more affordable
If you drive an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, you can save money with an EV Time-of-Use (TOU) pricing plan by programming your car to charge during the lowest-priced time period. Electricity prices are as low as 9 cents per kWh when you charge your car during the Super Off-Peak hours between midnight and 6 am.
Who is this pricing plan for?
Our EV pricing plans are for customers who own electrical vehicles or plug-in hybrids.
An EV pricing plan is a smart choice for electric vehicle owners who can charge overnight.
Electric vehicle pricing plans at-a-glance
- EV-TOU, a plan for just your electric vehicle: Save money by charging your EV at night during Off-Peak hours. This plan requires a separate meter for your EV and tracks your EV’s electricity use separately, while your home remains on the Standard Plan. For this plan, you'll need to choose an electrician to install the second meter at your expense, which is why most customers prefer the EV-TOU-2 or EV-TOU-5 plan.
- EV-TOU-2, a plan for your home and electric vehicle: Save money by charging your EV and shifting your home energy use to the lowest-priced Off-Peak hours. Managing your home energy use is easy on an EV plan; just program your car to charge during Off-Peak hours, and use your clothes washer/dryer, dishwasher, pool pump, etc. during the same Off-Peak hours. This plan uses your existing household meter to track both your home and EV electricity usage.
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EV-TOU-5, a plan for your home and electric vehicle: This new plan is similar to EV-TOU-2 but the On-Peak and Off-Peak pricing is reduced by one cent kW/h and the Super Off-Peak rate is reduced to just 9¢ kW/h when you pay a Basic Monthly Service Fee of $16. Super Off-Peak hours are midnight to 6 am weekdays, and midnight to 2 pm on weekends and holidays.
How do these pricing plans work?
EV-TOU pricing plans take into account the time of day you are using energy. Your price is lowest from midnight to 6 am, making this the best time to charge your vehicle.
EV-TOU-5
|
Plan |
On-Peak |
Super Off-Peak |
Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Time of Day |
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Everyday) |
Midnight – 6:00 am 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in March and April Midnight - 2:00 pm |
All other hours excluding 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on weekdays in March and April |
|
Amount |
26¢ |
9¢ |
25¢ |
| Monthly service fee: $16 |
EV-TOU-2
|
Plan |
On-Peak |
Super Off-Peak |
Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Time of Day |
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Everyday) |
Midnight – 6:00 am 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in March and April Midnight - 2:00 pm |
All other hours except 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on weekdays in March and April. |
|
Amount |
26¢ |
25¢ |
26¢ |
EV-TOU
|
Plan |
On-Peak |
Super Off-Peak |
Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Time of Day |
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Everyday) |
Midnight – 6:00 am 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in March and April Midnight - 2:00 pm |
All other hours excluding 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on weekdays in March and April |
|
Amount |
26¢ |
25¢ |
26¢ |
Note: Summer pricing is June through October. Winter pricing is November through May. EV pricing plans bill you for the time of day you use electricity, not just on the amount of electricity you use. Prices valid as of 11/1/18.
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EV-TOU-5
|
Plan |
On-Peak |
Super Off-Peak |
Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Time of Day |
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Everyday) |
Midnight – 6:00 am Midnight – 2:00 pm |
All other hours |
|
Amount |
53¢ |
9¢ |
29¢ |
| Basic service fee: $16 |
EV-TOU-2
|
Plan |
On-Peak |
Super Off-Peak |
Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Time of Day |
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Everyday) |
Midnight – 6:00 am 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in March and April Midnight – 2:00 pm |
All other hours excluding 10 am - 2 pm in March and April |
|
Amount |
54¢ |
25¢ |
30¢ |
EV-TOU
|
Plan |
On-Peak |
Super Off-Peak |
Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Time of Day |
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Everyday) |
Midnight – 6:00 am (Weekdays) Midnight - 2:00 pm (Weekends & Holidays) |
All other hours |
|
Amount |
54¢ |
25¢ |
30¢ |
Getting started with electric vehicles?
We have resources and tools to help you select the right electric vehicle to fit your lifestyle. We can help you find incentives and charging station locations too. Why wait?
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Pricing Plan FAQs
Both EV TOU2 and EV TOU5 are single meter plans where all usage is recorded on the same meter as the whole house. Those who sign up for EV TOU need to have an electrician install a second meter to record usage from the vehicle only.
Some solar customers produce enough energy to cover all their electricity use, while others generate only a portion of their total electric use so need to pay for some usage. Depending on your usage and generation, an EV pricing plan may reduce your costs.
The only EV pricing plan that is separate from the household plan is EV TOU.
Champions for Clean Air Rebate
School district employees and first responders play an invaluable role in shaping the minds of the future and keeping San Diego safe. We’d like to celebrate their accomplishments and service by offering a $1,000 rebate toward an all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle.
This $1,000 point-of-sale rebate is only being offered to school district employees and first responders who reside and work in the SDG&E service territory.
- Must be currently employed by a school district in the SDG&E service territory
- Must be able to show a recent paystub (3 months or less) verifying employment status
- Household must be an SDG&E customer
- Must be currently employed as a police officer, sheriff, lifeguard, firefighter or emergency medical technician in the SDG&E service territory
- Must be able to show a recent paystub (3 months or less) verifying employment status
- Household must be an SDG&E customer
Make sure you have the proper documentation, including a recent paystub and a copy of your SDG&E® bill. You will be required to upload this documentation into an online portal for verification.
Click “Apply” below and you’ll be taken to our partner site, Plug-in America, to fill out your application and upload your documentation. Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed by Plug-In America, who will confirm your eligibility and provide you with a verification code to bring to the dealer.
We are encouraging each dealer in our service territory to participate. However, it is recommended that you call to confirm if your preferred dealer is participating. The rebate is being offered on a first-come, first-served basis and is good while limited funds are available.
Participating dealership incentives
- Nissan $3,000 off purchase of 2018 Nissan Leaf
Additional incentives and resources (e.g. State/Fed)
- California Hybrid and Electric Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP): Today, trucks and buses are responsible for 37 percent of California’s greenhouse gas and criteria emissions. By deploying new electric, hybrid, and natural gas trucks and buses, fleets can help reduce these emissions.
- DriveClean incentives and GoEletricDrive.com incentives: Select your location to find incentives for the purchase or lease of electric vehicles.
- Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (State Rebate) administered by CSE: Californians can get up to $7,000 toward the purchase or lease of a new, eligible zero-emission or plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicle. If you live in San Diego County, learn how you can get pre-approved for this rebate before you buy or lease an EV. Learn more about Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) eligible vehicles.
- Federal Tax Credit: Get a new EV and a break on your taxes. Tax credit up to $7,500 based on battery capacity and tax rebate eligibility.
- Free Public Charging: Some manufacturers provide new customers with free charging for a period at select public charging stations. Ask your dealer for details.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane stickers
Ease your commute! EV drivers can may be able to use the carpool lane as a single occupant with a carpool sticker. Learn more about California's Clean Air Decals, or apply for the Clean Air Vehicle Decal on the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) site.