Michigan

DTE electricity rates & savings

Understand your bill, compare rate plans, optimize EV charging, and model solar savings for DTE customers. Gleam helps DTE Energy customers in southeast Michigan compare the default 3–7pm time-of-day rate with Overnight Savers, and charge an EV in the 1–7am window.

Current rate plans

Plan	Type	Good for
Standard / flat rate	Standard	Homes with steady usage across the day
Overnight Savers (D1.13)	Time-of-use (TOU)	EV owners who can charge overnight or on weekends

Published electricity rates

Rate tier	Price (est.)
Standard flat rate (est.)	$0.18–$0.24/kWh
On-peak / peak (TOU or EV plan)	$0.19–$0.36/kWh
Off-peak / super off-peak	$0.12/kWh

Rates last verified: October 2026. Effective February 2025.

Official sources: Residential rates, Tariff sheet, EV program, and Net metering.

Peak & off-peak hours

Peak · 3–7pm weekdays

Off-peak · All other hours are off-peak. Super off-peak is 1–7am every day.

Illustrative timeline — exact windows vary by season and rate schedule.

Is the TOU or EV plan worth it?

If you drive 700+ miles/month and can charge overnight or on weekends, DTE's time-varying rate often saves money — peak rates can run 3.0× off-peak. If most of your usage happens during peak hours (often late afternoon), TOU may cost more than a flat plan.

Calculate charging, usage, and solar economics

Use rates published for DTE to estimate home electricity use, EV charging, solar savings, or solar payback with rate inflation and EV impact.

Electricity usage →EV grid charging →Solar payback →Home solar savings →

Solar & net metering

DTE uses distributed generation net metering.

Example EV charging savings

Typical EV: 11,000 miles/year (3,143 kWh)

Scenario	Est. annual cost
Charge during peak ($0.36/kWh)	$1,118/yr
Charge off-peak ($0.12/kWh)	$369/yr
Estimated savings (off-peak vs peak)	$749/yr

Assumes 11,000 mi/yr, 3.5 mi/kWh, and 100% of EV charging at each rate tier. Real savings depend on your driving, charger, and schedule.

How these rates are built

Southeast Michigan, including Detroit and Ann Arbor. The default rate is Time of Day 3–7pm (D1.11), not a flat rate. Base energy excluding PSCR, other surcharges, and taxes: off-peak 18.435¢ year-round; on-peak 24.133¢ Jun–Sep and 20.045¢ Oct–May. Service charge $8.50 per month. The Residential Income Assistance credit can offset that charge for eligible households. Rate card in effect February 6, 2025.

EV and time-of-use notes

DTE points EV drivers to Overnight Savers (D1.13) or Time of Day 11am–7pm (D1.2). Overnight Savers base energy, excluding PSCR and taxes: super off-peak 11.744¢ year-round (1–7am); summer peak 35.559¢ and off-peak 25.460¢ (Jun–Sep); winter peak 19.058¢ and off-peak 15.552¢ (Oct–May). The separate Electric Vehicle rate (D1.9) is closed to new enrollment. New solar takes the Distributed Generation credit; legacy net metering closed to new sites after May 9, 2019.

Frequently asked questions

What are DTE's off-peak hours?

1am–7am every day (super off-peak)

When are peak electricity rates in Michigan?

3–7pm weekdays

Can I switch DTE rate plans anytime?

Most utilities let you change rate plans, but some TOU or EV schedules require enrollment, smart meters, or a minimum commitment. Confirm on your utility's website.

Is DTE's time-of-use plan worth it for EV charging?

Personalize this for your home

If you're a DTE customer, add your provider in Gleam, link your EV, and upload your bill. Gleam finds off-peak charging windows, rate plan savings, and solar opportunities based on your actual usage.

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Gleam is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by DTE or any other utility company. DTE is used descriptively to identify the service territory only. Rate information is for reference — always confirm current tariffs on your utility's official website before making billing decisions.