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title: "PG&E Peak Hours for EV Charging | DriveQuery"
description: "PG&E peak and off-peak hours for EV charging, including EV2-A, E-TOU-C and E-TOU-D. Check the schedule and calculate a ready-by charging window."
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# PG&E peak and off-peak hours for EV charging

PG&E does not have one universal peak period: the hours depend on your rate plan. EV2-A uses 4–9 p.m. peak pricing and midnight–3 p.m. off-peak; E-TOU-C peaks 4–9 p.m.; E-TOU-D peaks 5–8 p.m. weekdays.

Schedule checked 2026-08-29**Rate hours, not stale rate quotes**

DriveQuery presets the current TOU periods and sends you to the official utility source for the current cents/kWh.

**Direct answer**

**PG&E EV2-A:** off-peak is 12 a.m.–3 p.m.; peak is 4–9 p.m.; partial-peak is 3–4 p.m. and 9 p.m.–12 a.m. **E-TOU-C:** peak is 4–9 p.m. every day. **E-TOU-D:** peak is 5–8 p.m. weekdays; weekends and most holidays are off-peak.

These are the rate-period schedules shown by PG&E as checked Aug 29, 2026. The cents/kWh can change more often than the hours, and plan eligibility/baseline rules matter.

| PG&E plan | Higher-price period | Lower-price period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EV2-A | Peak 4–9 p.m.; partial 3–4 p.m. & 9 p.m.–midnight | 12 a.m.–3 p.m. off-peak |
| E-TOU-C | 4–9 p.m. every day | All other hours, subject to baseline pricing |
| E-TOU-D | 5–8 p.m. weekdays | Other weekday hours; weekends/most holidays off-peak |

[Calculate my PG&E charging window](/us/time-of-use-electricity-rates/?plan=pge-ev2a)

## Why EV2-A can change the best charging time

If your Tesla is plugged in during the evening, starting immediately can overlap the 4–9 p.m. peak period. If enough off-peak time exists after midnight, a ready-by calculation can delay the session and still finish before your departure target.

## Use the current cents/kWh from your PG&E plan

DriveQuery intentionally does not freeze a cents/kWh value into this page. PG&E rates can change while the time-period structure stays the same. Enter the current values from your bill or PG&E rate page in the checker for a cost estimate.

## Official source

- [PG&E EV rate plans](https://www.pge.com/en/account/rate-plans/electric-vehicles.html)
- [PG&E residential TOU rate plans](https://www.pge.com/en/account/rate-plans/time-of-use-rate-plans.html)


## PG&E peak and off-peak hours for EV charging FAQ

What are PG&E EV2-A peak hours?

PG&E EV2-A peak hours are 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The plan shows off-peak from midnight to 3 p.m. and partial-peak from 3–4 p.m. and 9 p.m.–midnight.

What are PG&E E-TOU-C peak hours?

PG&E E-TOU-C uses a 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. peak period every day.

What are PG&E E-TOU-D peak hours?

PG&E E-TOU-D uses a 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. peak period on weekdays. Weekends and most holidays are off-peak.

When should I charge a Tesla on PG&E EV2-A?

If your deadline allows it, fit the needed charging into the midnight-to-3 p.m. off-peak period and avoid the 4–9 p.m. peak period. The exact start time depends on energy needed and charging power.