How does WattPayoff help EV owners pick a PG&E rate plan?
WattPayoff prices your real usage, charging included, on the EV plans EV2-A and EV-B, the Electric Home plan E-ELEC and the time-of-use plans, and shows which would have cost least over the last 365 days. EV-B is priced but never recommended, because it needs a second meter. Charging changes show up in later monthly checks.
Rate comparisons show what different plans would have cost for past usage. Rate eligibility and future savings may vary.
What should EV owners check before switching plans?
Check your whole home's usage, not just the car, and check your eligibility: the app doesn't verify that you qualify for EV2-A or E-ELEC, and it doesn't model an EV before it arrives.
An EV plan's cheap overnight price can be outweighed by high 4 to 9 pm prices on the rest of the house, and PG&E limits how often you can change plans in a year, so check when you last switched. Our guide compares the plans with 2026 prices.
Frequently asked questions for EV owners
Is charging at home on PG&E still cheaper than gas or a Supercharger?
Usually charging at home overnight on an EV plan costs less, but not always. It depends on your plan's off-peak price, whether charging pushes you onto higher-priced usage, and your car's efficiency. The app shows your actual cost per plan; compare that with what you pay at the pump or charger.
Can I be moved off an EV rate plan?
Yes. If your household's total use over the last 12 months exceeds 800% of your annual baseline allowance, PG&E removes you from EV2-A or EV-B and puts you on E-TOU-D, and you can't use an EV rate (EV2-A or EV-B) for 12 months.
E-ELEC and other plans you qualify for stay open, and you can choose another plan yourself before PG&E moves you (PG&E EV tariffs). The rule does not apply to E-ELEC. The app does not warn you when your household nears the 800% limit, so you need to watch it yourself.
Do I need a second meter for EV-B?
Yes. EV-B is for a separately metered EV charger, with its own daily meter charge and no Base Services Charge. The app leaves EV-B out of its recommendations for that reason.
