EV-2A — PG&E EV Time-of-Use Rate
Also known as: PG&E EV-2APG&E EV2AEV rate plan
EV-2A is PG&E's time-of-use rate plan specifically designed for residential customers who own an electric vehicle. The defining feature: significantly lower off-peak rates (typically midnight-3pm in 2026) than the standard residential TOU rates, in exchange for higher peak-hour rates (typically 4pm-9pm).
If you charge an EV at home, EV-2A almost always saves money compared to the standard residential rate. The catch: your non-EV electrical usage (HVAC, water heater, dryer, evening lighting) is also subject to the EV-2A rate structure, so it pays best when your major loads can be shifted to off-peak hours. Smart thermostats and timers help.
Check your actual PG&E bill before committing to EV-2A. Rates shift seasonally too; the rate scheduled at sign-up is the rate that applies until PG&E publishes a new one.
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