San Diego Gas & Electric Co EV-TOU-5: Cheapest Hours and Peak Times

On EV-TOU-5, the summer weekday cheapest period runs 12 AM to 6 AM and 10 AM to 2 PM at 12.9 cents per kWh. Peak runs 4 PM to 9 PM at 79.3 cents per kWh. On weekends, the cheapest period runs 12 AM to 2 PM. Rate effective 2026-06-01 (June 1, 2026).

Cheapest summer price12.9¢/kWh

Summer peak price79.3¢/kWh

Summer spread66.5¢/kWh

Estimated EV value$1657/year

24-hour schedule

When each price applies

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

On weekdays, the cheapest price is 12.1 cents per kWh during 12 AM to 6 AM and 10 AM to 2 PM. Peak is 52.3 cents per kWh from 4 PM to 9 PM.

061218

Peak: 52.3¢/kWhOff-peak: 46.6¢/kWhSuper off-peak: 12.1¢/kWh

Text data table

Hour starting	Price
0:00	12.115¢/kWh
1:00	12.115¢/kWh
2:00	12.115¢/kWh
3:00	12.115¢/kWh
4:00	12.115¢/kWh
5:00	12.115¢/kWh
6:00	46.639¢/kWh
7:00	46.639¢/kWh
8:00	46.639¢/kWh
9:00	46.639¢/kWh
10:00	12.115¢/kWh
11:00	12.115¢/kWh
12:00	12.115¢/kWh
13:00	12.115¢/kWh
14:00	46.639¢/kWh
15:00	46.639¢/kWh
16:00	52.292¢/kWh
17:00	52.292¢/kWh
18:00	52.292¢/kWh
19:00	52.292¢/kWh
20:00	52.292¢/kWh
21:00	46.639¢/kWh
22:00	46.639¢/kWh
23:00	46.639¢/kWh

Summer: June to October

On weekdays, the cheapest price is 12.9 cents per kWh during 12 AM to 6 AM and 10 AM to 2 PM. Peak is 79.3 cents per kWh from 4 PM to 9 PM.

061218

Peak: 79.3¢/kWhOff-peak: 49.6¢/kWhSuper off-peak: 12.9¢/kWh

Text data table

Hour starting	Price
0:00	12.852¢/kWh
1:00	12.852¢/kWh
2:00	12.852¢/kWh
3:00	12.852¢/kWh
4:00	12.852¢/kWh
5:00	12.852¢/kWh
6:00	49.613¢/kWh
7:00	49.613¢/kWh
8:00	49.613¢/kWh
9:00	49.613¢/kWh
10:00	12.852¢/kWh
11:00	12.852¢/kWh
12:00	12.852¢/kWh
13:00	12.852¢/kWh
14:00	49.613¢/kWh
15:00	49.613¢/kWh
16:00	79.321¢/kWh
17:00	79.321¢/kWh
18:00	79.321¢/kWh
19:00	79.321¢/kWh
20:00	79.321¢/kWh
21:00	49.613¢/kWh
22:00	49.613¢/kWh
23:00	49.613¢/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 load	Movable energy	Estimated annual value
EV charging	3,240 kWh/year	$1657
Heat pump water heater	1,440 kWh/year	$736
Dishwasher and laundry	480 kWh/year	$245
Home battery	3,285 kWh/year	$1680
Space heating and cooling	480 kWh/year	$245

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 2026-07-01 (July 1, 2026). 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-5 cheapest?

On summer weekdays, the cheapest windows are 12 AM to 6 AM and 10 AM to 2 PM at 12.9 cents per kWh.

When is EV-TOU-5 most expensive?

The summer peak window is 4 PM to 9 PM at 79.3 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.