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title: "SDG&E Off-Peak Hours for EV Charging | DriveQuery"
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# SDG&E off-peak hours for EV charging

SDG&E EV-TOU-5 has two weekday super-off-peak windows: midnight–6 a.m. and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Weekends and holidays use midnight–2 p.m. super off-peak; on-peak remains 4–9 p.m.

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**

**SDG&E EV-TOU-5 super off-peak:** weekdays 12–6 a.m. and 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; weekends/holidays 12 a.m.–2 p.m. **On-peak:** 4–9 p.m. The remaining periods are off-peak.

SDG&E expanded the weekday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. super-off-peak period to year-round availability. Schedule checked against SDG&E sources Aug 29, 2026.

[Calculate my SDG&E charging window](/us/time-of-use-electricity-rates/?plan=sdge-evtou5)

## EV-TOU-5 gives you more than one cheap weekday window

If a vehicle is available overnight, midnight–6 a.m. is the obvious super-off-peak opportunity. A vehicle parked at home or work during the day may also be able to use the 10 a.m.–2 p.m. super-off-peak period. The best choice depends on when the car is plugged in and how much energy it needs.

## Weekend behavior is different

On weekends and listed holidays, SDG&E shows super-off-peak from midnight to 2 p.m. This is why a charging planner needs the day type instead of applying a weekday schedule to every day.

## Official source

- [SDG&E residential pricing plans](https://www.sdge.com/residential/pricing-plans)
- [SDG&E extended super off-peak hours](https://www.sdge.com/super-off-peak-residential)


## SDG&E off-peak hours for EV charging FAQ

What are SDG&E EV-TOU-5 super off-peak hours?

Weekday super-off-peak periods are midnight to 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weekends and holidays use midnight to 2 p.m.

What are SDG&E on-peak hours?

SDG&E EV-TOU-5 uses 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. as the on-peak period.

Did SDG&E change the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. super-off-peak period?

Yes. SDG&E says the weekday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. super-off-peak period, previously limited seasonally, is now available year-round.

When should I charge my Tesla on SDG&E EV-TOU-5?

Use a super-off-peak window when it fits your charging need and ready-by deadline. Overnight users will often target midnight–6 a.m.; daytime availability can make 10 a.m.–2 p.m. useful on weekdays.