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PG&E EV2-A Time-of-Use Rate Plan

Reduced overnight charging rate (~$0.27/kWh midnight–3pm vs $0.50+/kWh standard)

PG&E EV2-A is a time-of-use electricity rate plan designed for households with electric vehicles, batteries, or heat pumps. The plan offers significantly reduced rates during off-peak hours (midnight–3pm) at approximately $0.27/kWh vs. standard Tier 2 rates exceeding $0.50/kWh. For an EV driver charging 9 kWh nightly, EV2-A saves roughly $700/year vs. the default tiered residential rate. The plan also supports solar export accounting under NEM 2.0 (grandfathered for 20 years from interconnection) or NEM 3.0 (current tariff). EV2-A is automatically the rate plan most installers recommend for new solar+battery+EV households in PG&E service territory.

Eligibility

Who qualifies for EV2-A?

Any PG&E residential electric customer. No income cap. No EV ownership requirement (despite the name) — the rate plan is open to any household, though optimal value is for EV/battery/heat-pump owners with shiftable loads.

How do I switch to EV2-A?

Log into your PG&E account, go to "Manage Your Rate Plan," select EV2-A. The change takes effect on your next billing cycle. You can switch back if it does not save you money.

How to apply for PG&E EV2-A

  1. Audit your usage pattern

    PG&E provides a rate plan comparison tool that simulates your monthly bill under each plan based on your last 12 months of usage. Heavy overnight + midday use favors EV2-A.

  2. Switch via online account

    No paperwork — switch happens through the online customer portal. Effective on next bill cycle.

  3. Pair with smart charging

    Configure your EV charger to charge between 12am–3pm only (off-peak window). Most EVs and chargers (Tesla Wall Connector, JuiceBox, ChargePoint) support time-based scheduling.

Stacking with other programs

Compounds savings on top of federal 30D EV credit ($7,500 POS), 30C charger credit (eligible census tract), Tesla VPP revenue, and SGIP battery rebate. EV2-A is essentially free money for any PG&E customer with shiftable loads.

Frequently asked questions

EV2-A vs E-TOU-C? +
EV2-A has lower off-peak rates and a wider off-peak window than E-TOU-C. EV2-A wins for households with EV charging or battery storage that can time-shift loads. E-TOU-C is for non-EV households with smaller load shifting potential.
Does EV2-A affect my solar net metering? +
No. NEM 2.0 (grandfathered) and NEM 3.0 (current) export rates apply regardless of the rate plan you choose. EV2-A affects only what you pay for grid imports.
Annual savings for a typical household? +
$300–$1,200 depending on EV mileage, battery capacity, and load-shift discipline. Heavy overnight EV charging households see $700–$1,200.
Can I switch back if it does not save me money? +
Yes. PG&E allows rate plan changes at any time. The first 12 months also include a "rate plan protection" guarantee — if EV2-A costs you more than the default plan, you can switch back and PG&E refunds the difference.

Official program page: https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/rate-plans/rate-plan-options/electric-vehicle-base-plan/electric-vehicle-base-plan.page

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