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SCE electricity rates & savings

Understand your bill, compare rate plans, optimize EV charging, and model solar savings for SCE customers. Gleam supports Southern California Edison customers with TOU rate optimization, EV charging cost analysis, and bill upload insights for homes with solar, batteries, or electric vehicles.

Current rate plans

PlanTypeGood for
Standard / flat rateStandardHomes with steady usage across the day
TOU-D-PRIMETime-of-use (TOU)EV owners who can charge overnight or on weekends

Published electricity rates

Rate tierPrice (est.)
Standard flat rate (est.)$0.33–$0.36/kWh
On-peak / peak (TOU or EV plan)$0.49–$0.58/kWh
Mid-peak$0.30/kWh
Off-peak / super off-peak$0.24–$0.27/kWh
Solar export credit (net metering)$0.05/kWh (NEM 3.0)

Rates last verified: June 2026. Effective June 2026.

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

Peak & off-peak hours

Peak · 4pm–9pm daily (TOU-D-4-9PM) / 5pm–8pm daily (TOU-D-5-8PM)
Off-peak · 9pm–4pm (standard) / 9pm–8am deep off-peak (TOU-D-PRIME)

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

Is the TOU or EV plan worth it?

If you can shift EV charging and flexible loads to off-peak hours, SCE's TOU plan may lower your bill. Heavy peak-period usage (when rates are highest) can offset those savings.

Calculate charging, usage, and solar economics

Use rates published for SCE 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

SCE uses NEM 3.0 net metering with export credits around $0.05/kWh. Solar customers can generally combine net metering with eligible TOU plans — timing self-consumption vs export matters for savings. Check EV and solar plan compatibility — NEM rules affect which TOU schedules you can enroll in.

Example EV charging savings

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

ScenarioEst. annual cost
Charge during peak ($0.58/kWh)$1,823/yr
Charge off-peak ($0.24/kWh)$754/yr
Estimated savings (off-peak vs peak)$1,069/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.

Utility notes

TOU-D-PRIME recommended for EV/solar battery/heat pump owners — lowest off-peak rates (~$0.24–0.27/kWh overnight), fixed base charge ~$23.70/month. NEM 3.0 solar customers required on TOU-D-PRIME. No commitment period or equipment change needed — switch at sce.com. Standard TOU-D-4-9PM also available (on-peak up to $0.58/kWh summer, off-peak $0.28–0.31/kWh).

Frequently asked questions

What are SCE's off-peak hours?

9pm–8am (TOU-D-PRIME deep off-peak)

When are peak electricity rates in California?

4pm–9pm daily (TOU-D-4-9PM) / 5pm–8pm daily (TOU-D-5-8PM)

Can I switch SCE 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 SCE's time-of-use plan worth it for EV charging?

If you can shift EV charging and flexible loads to off-peak hours, SCE's TOU plan may lower your bill. Heavy peak-period usage (when rates are highest) can offset those savings.

Related guides

When Is the Cheapest Time to Charge Your EV at Home? →How to Read a Time-of-Use Electric Bill →Solar Net Metering: Are You Exporting for Pennies? →EV Rate Plan vs Standard Rate: Which Saves More? →

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