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title: "SCE Time-of-Use Rates for EV Charging | DriveQuery"
description: "Southern California Edison TOU-D-PRIME EV charging hours: understand the 4–9 p.m. high-cost period and calculate a lower-cost ready-by window."
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# SCE time-of-use rates for EV charging

SCE TOU-D-PRIME is designed for eligible EV and electrification customers. SCE advises charging outside 4–9 p.m.; winter includes an 8 a.m.–4 p.m. super-off-peak period.

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**

For **SCE TOU-D-PRIME**, Southern California Edison tells EV customers to charge outside the 4–9 p.m. high-cost period. In winter (October–May), SCE shows an 8 a.m.–4 p.m. super-off-peak period; summer weekday 4–9 p.m. is the on-peak period.

Schedule checked on SCE's official EV rate-plan page Aug 29, 2026. Dollar rates and eligibility can change, so use your current SCE plan values for cost estimates.

[Calculate my SCE charging window](/us/time-of-use-electricity-rates/?plan=sce-prime)

## Why “charge overnight” is not always the complete answer

TOU-D-PRIME is designed around electrification, but the lowest period can differ by season. A user who can charge during the daytime may have a different cheapest window from someone who only plugs in after work. The checker compares the available window with the kWh your EV actually needs.

## TOU-D-PRIME is not the only SCE plan

SCE also offers residential TOU plans with 4–9 p.m. or 5–8 p.m. high-price windows. Use the exact plan shown on your bill rather than assuming every SCE customer has the same schedule.

## Official source

- [SCE EV rate plans / TOU-D-PRIME](https://www.sce.com/save-money/rates-financing/electric-vehicle-plan)
- [SCE residential time-of-use plans](https://www.sce.com/save-money/rates-financing/residential-rate-plans/time-of-use-plans)


## SCE time-of-use rates for EV charging FAQ

What are SCE TOU-D-PRIME peak hours?

SCE identifies 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. as the period to avoid for TOU-D-PRIME EV charging. Summer weekday 4–9 p.m. is on-peak.

Does SCE TOU-D-PRIME have super-off-peak hours?

SCE shows an 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. super-off-peak period during the October–May winter season.

Is TOU-D-PRIME only for EV owners?

SCE TOU-D-PRIME is intended for eligible customers with qualifying clean-energy technologies such as an electric vehicle, energy storage or certain electric heat-pump equipment.

What time should I charge my Tesla on SCE?

Use the lowest-priced period available on your exact SCE plan that still provides enough charging time before the car must be ready. Avoiding 4–9 p.m. is a key TOU-D-PRIME rule.