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Southern California, especially around the LA area, has a long history with electric vehicles. Major utilities, such as San Diego Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison, provide time-of-use programs to residential customers which help with off-peak charging. Additionally, several plug-in friendly organizations, such as Plug-In Ameria, are based here. Also, the LA area has several EV manufacturers, such as Think North America.

LA itself is part of California’s EV readiness plan and has recently announced its own Southern California Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan.

Key Information for the Potential EV Driver


Utility EV Rate Plans

Southern California Edison offers the following rate plans, specific to EVs:

  • On Peak (12-9pm): 27 cents/kWh
  • Off-Peak (9-12pm): 11cents/kWh

As well as this handy rate assistant, which can help you determine your zip code-specific anticipated annual costs of operation.

…and the following non-EV-specific rate plans:

  • Super Off-Peak (12:00am-6:00am): 10 cents/kWh
  • On-Peak (9:00pm-12:00pm): 19cents/kWh

San Diego Gas & Electric offers the following rate plans, specific to EVs:

  • Three Rate Plans (2:1 Spread, 4:1, 6:1)
  • 6:1 spread (Peak: 36cents/kWh Off-Peak: 6 cents/kWh)

…and the following non-EV-specific rate plans:

  • Summer Peak (27.8c/kWh), Summer Semi-Peak (19.1c/kWh), Summer Off-Peak (17.4c/kWh)
  • Winter Semi-Peak (18.5c/kWh), Winter Off-Peak (17.6c/kWh)

Charge Station Installation


Charge Station Permit


Utility EV Help


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