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San Diego Gas & Electric Co EV-TOU-2: Cheapest Hours and Peak Times

On EV-TOU-2, the summer weekday cheapest period runs 12 AM to 6 AM and 10 AM to 2 PM at 25.0 cents per kWh. Peak runs 4 PM to 9 PM at 78.0 cents per kWh. On weekends, the cheapest period runs 12 AM to 2 PM. Rate effective .

Cheapest summer price25.0¢/kWh
Summer peak price78.0¢/kWh
Summer spread53.0¢/kWh
Estimated EV value$1219/year

24-hour schedule

When each price applies

Winter: January, February, March, April, May, November, December

On weekdays, the cheapest price is 24.3 cents per kWh during 12 AM to 6 AM and 10 AM to 2 PM. Peak is 51.0 cents per kWh from 4 PM to 9 PM.

Text data table
Hour startingPrice
0:0024.276¢/kWh
1:0024.276¢/kWh
2:0024.276¢/kWh
3:0024.276¢/kWh
4:0024.276¢/kWh
5:0024.276¢/kWh
6:0045.300¢/kWh
7:0045.300¢/kWh
8:0045.300¢/kWh
9:0045.300¢/kWh
10:0024.276¢/kWh
11:0024.276¢/kWh
12:0024.276¢/kWh
13:0024.276¢/kWh
14:0045.300¢/kWh
15:0045.300¢/kWh
16:0050.953¢/kWh
17:0050.953¢/kWh
18:0050.953¢/kWh
19:0050.953¢/kWh
20:0050.953¢/kWh
21:0045.300¢/kWh
22:0045.300¢/kWh
23:0045.300¢/kWh

Summer: June to October

On weekdays, the cheapest price is 25.0 cents per kWh during 12 AM to 6 AM and 10 AM to 2 PM. Peak is 78.0 cents per kWh from 4 PM to 9 PM.

Text data table
Hour startingPrice
0:0025.013¢/kWh
1:0025.013¢/kWh
2:0025.013¢/kWh
3:0025.013¢/kWh
4:0025.013¢/kWh
5:0025.013¢/kWh
6:0048.274¢/kWh
7:0048.274¢/kWh
8:0048.274¢/kWh
9:0048.274¢/kWh
10:0025.013¢/kWh
11:0025.013¢/kWh
12:0025.013¢/kWh
13:0025.013¢/kWh
14:0048.274¢/kWh
15:0048.274¢/kWh
16:0077.982¢/kWh
17:0077.982¢/kWh
18:0077.982¢/kWh
19:0077.982¢/kWh
20:0077.982¢/kWh
21:0048.274¢/kWh
22:0048.274¢/kWh
23:0048.274¢/kWh

Load shifting

What moving energy use could be worth

These estimates apply the published movable-energy assumptions to the weighted summer and winter price spread. They are not a bill forecast.

Flexible loadMovable energyEstimated annual value
EV charging3,240 kWh/year$1219
Heat pump water heater1,440 kWh/year$542
Dishwasher and laundry480 kWh/year$181
Home battery3,285 kWh/year$1236
Space heating and cooling480 kWh/year$181

Adjust these assumptions

Plan notes and limitations

The fixed customer charge published in this URDB record is $0.79343 per day. Taxes, minimum bills, credits, eligibility rules, and some riders may change the amount on a real bill.

URDB rates are reviewed roughly annually. This record was last updated . Confirm the current tariff with San Diego Gas & Electric Co.

Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database rate record (NREL / DOE).

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Frequently asked questions

When is EV-TOU-2 cheapest?

On summer weekdays, the cheapest windows are 12 AM to 6 AM and 10 AM to 2 PM at 25.0 cents per kWh.

When is EV-TOU-2 most expensive?

The summer peak window is 4 PM to 9 PM at 78.0 cents per kWh.

Are weekends different?

The summer weekend cheapest window is 12 AM to 2 PM. Check the hourly schedule for the exact period.

How current is this rate?

The OpenEI record is effective June 1, 2026 and was last updated July 1, 2026.

Should I confirm this with my utility?

Yes. Rate eligibility, taxes, riders, and holiday schedules may not be fully represented in URDB.