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Electric Vehicles rates for residential PGE customers

Electric Vehicles rates for residential PGE customers

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- Customer Service: 1-800-743-5000 (General inquiries and assistance) - Business Customer Service: 1-877-743-4112 (For business customers) - Emergency: 1-800-743-5002 (For power outages and emergencies) - Residential Solar and Net Energy Metering: 1-877-743-4112 (For inquiries related to residential solar and net energy metering) - Multifamily Property Owner Services: 1-877-743-4112 (For property owners with multiple units) - Electric Vehicles: 1-877-743-4112 (For inquiries related to electric vehicles) None
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Residential EV rates: everyone Business low use EV rate - BEV1: smaller workplaces and multi-unit dwellings Business high use EV rate - BEV2: sites with fleets and public fast-charging stations
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This document provides information about electric vehicle (EV) rates for residential and business customers of PGE. It includes details about different rate plans, such as Home Charging EV2-A and Electric Vehicle Rate Plan EV-B for residential customers, and Business low use EV rate (BEV1) and Business high use EV rate (BEV2) for business customers. The document also mentions the option to calculate EV rates for both residential and business customers, as well as additional resources and tools for choosing rate plans.
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Tarifas de Vehículos Eléctricos para clientes residenciales de PGE - Tarifa de carga nocturna: Esta tarifa está diseñada para clientes residenciales que cargan sus vehículos eléctricos durante la noche. Ofrece un precio más bajo por la electricidad consumida durante el horario nocturno. - Tarifa de tiempo de uso: Esta tarifa se basa en diferentes períodos de tiempo durante el día, con precios más bajos durante las horas de menor demanda y precios más altos durante las horas pico. Es una buena opción para aquellos que pueden cargar sus vehículos fuera de los horarios de mayor demanda. - Tarifa de vehículo eléctrico EV-A: Esta tarifa está específicamente diseñada para clientes que tienen vehículos eléctricos. Ofrece un precio reducido durante las horas de carga del vehículo, así como la opción de instalar un medidor separado para el vehículo eléctrico. - Tarifa de vehículo eléctrico EV-B: Similar a la tarifa EV-A, esta opción también está dirigida a clientes con vehículos eléctricos. Ofrece un precio reducido durante las horas de carga del vehículo, pero no requiere la instalación de un medidor separado. - Tarifa de vehículo eléctrico EV-C: Esta tarifa es para clientes que tienen vehículos eléctricos y también cuentan con sistemas de energía solar en sus hogares. Ofrece precios especiales para cargar los vehículos eléctricos utilizando energía solar generada en el lugar. Para obtener más información sobre estas tarifas y determinar cuál es la mejor opción para usted, le recomendamos que se comunique con PGE y consulte con un representante de servicio al cliente. Recuerde que estas tarifas están sujetas a cambios y pueden variar según su ubicación y situación específica.

Making sense of EV rate plans

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Residential EV rates

You can lower your energy costs by enrolling in one of our EV rate plans:
  • Home Charging EV2-A
  • Electric Vehicle Rate Plan EV-B

Business EV rates

PG&E offers two electric vehicle rate plans for business customers with on-site EV charging:
  • Business low use EV rate – BEV1
  • Business high use EV rate – BEV2
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EV rates for residential customers

  1. About residential EV rates
  1. Home Charging EV2-A rates
  1. Electric Vehicle Rate Plan EV-B rates
  1. Off-peak charging
We offer three rate plans that EV customers are eligible for

Home Charging EV2-A

EV2-A combines:
  • Your vehicle's electricity costs
  • Your home’s electricity usage

Electric Vehicle Rate Plan EV-B

EV-B:
  • Separates your vehicle's electricity costs from those of your home
  • Involves the installation of a second meter

Electric Home Rate Plan (E-ELEC)

E-ELEC:
  • Ideal if you electrify your home with one or more of the following: Electric vehicle (EV), battery storage, electric heat pump for water heating or climate control (space heating or cooling).
  • Includes a $15-per-month Base Services Charge and lower kWh prices compared to some other rate plans.
  • Your home does not need to be all-electric to qualify for this rate plan.

EV rates are Time-of-Use (TOU) rates

TOU rates:
  • Are priced based on the time of day the electricity is used
  • Encourage customers to avoid using electricity during the early evening when the cost of electricity is highest
  • Do not limit how much electricity you can at any time
Changing your rate schedule:
  • You are allowed to change your rate schedule twice in the first 12 months.
  • After the second rate change you must remain on the new rate for 12 months.
Installing a second meter
  • Do you want to install a second meter dedicated to your electric vehicle (EV)? You are only eligible for EV-B on that meter.
  • Your house will be eligible for other PG&E rate plans (except for the Home Charging EV2-A rate).
Programs available to EV rate customers
  • EV2-A customers can enroll in SmartRate™.
  • EV-B customers cannot enroll in the following programs: SmartRate™, Medical Baseline, CARE and FERA.

Is an EV rate right for you?

How much could your household save on an EV rate?

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Making the decision to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) can seem daunting. There is a lot to consider. From the mechanics of electric vehicles to their environmental benefits. PG&E is your trusted EV resource.

EV rates for businesses

  1. About business EV rates
  1. How business EV works
  1. Benefits
  1. Rate plan comparison
  1. Steps to enroll

PG&E offers two EV rates for business customers with on-site EV charging

The rate plans help you meet your EV charging needs, while keeping fuel costs lower than gasoline or diesel alternatives. Both plans combine a customizable monthly subscription charge with a time-of-use rate to help you save money.
These rate plans are specifically designed for customers with separately metered EV charging at locations such as workplaces, multi-unit dwellings, and retail as well as sites with fleets and public fast charging stations.

Business Low Use EV Rate - BEV1

Best suited for:
  • EV charging installations up to and including 100 kilowatts (kW)
  • Smaller workplaces and multi-unit dwellings

Business High Use EV Rate - BEV2

Best suited for:
  • EV charging installations of 100 kilowatts (kW) and above
  • Sites with fleets and public fast-charging stations

Frequently asked questions about business EV rates

BEV rates schedule

  • Review the BEV full schedule and rates.
  • This rate schedule applies everywhere PG&E provides electric service.

Explore the EV rate savings potential for your business.

Tools for choosing rate plans

Online rate analysis