Business Electric Vehicle (EV) rate plans
Making sense of Business EV rate plans
PG&E offers two electric vehicle rate plans for business customers with on-site EV charging. These rates are specifically designed for customers with separately metered EV charging at locations such as workplaces, multi-unit dwellings, and retail as well as sites with fleets and fast charging stations.
These new rate plans help you meet your EV charging needs, while keeping fuel costs lower than gasoline or diesel alternatives. Both plans combine a customizable monthly subscription charge with a time-of-use rate to help you save money.
Business Low Use EV Rate - BEV1
For EV charging installations up to and including 100 kilowatts (kW). Best suited for smaller workplaces and multi-unit dwellings.
Business High Use EV Rate - BEV2
For EV charging installations of 100 kilowatts (kW) and above. Best suited for sites with fleets and fast-charging stations.
How the Business EV rates work
Monthly subscription charge¹
Choose your subscription level based on your maximum monthly EV charging kW consumption. This can be adjusted throughout the month as often as needed – until the last day of each billing cycle – to avoid overage fees.
Overage fees
At the end of your billing cycle, if your actual consumption (kW) exceeds your subscription level, you will be charged an overage fee of two times the cost of one kW for each kW over your subscription level.
For example, using a subscription fee of $12.41 per 10 kW block (i.e., $1.24 per 1 kW), your overage fee would be two times this at $2.48 per 1 kW. If you have a 60 kW subscription level, but use 61 kW in a given billing cycle, you will pay for the 60kW subscription ($74.46) plus the additional 1 kW at double the price ($2.48).
Grace period
To help you determine the best subscription level, you have a grace period with no overage fees for three billing cycles when you first enroll or add more EV charging installations. If you incur overage fees on your third and final grace period billing cycle, your subscription level will be automatically adjusted to cover your overage amount. You will also need to stay on this auto-adjusted subscription level for your next three billing cycles, after which you may modify your subscription level without limitation.
Time-of-use rate
In addition to your monthly subscription charge, you are charged a volumetric rate (kWh) based on how much energy you use and when you use it. Charging is the most affordable midday, when PG&E has higher levels of renewable energy generation. Time-of-use periods are consistent year-round with no seasonality.
*Business High Use EV Rate (BEV2) values shown for illustrative purposes. Business Low Use EV Rate (BEV1) values will vary slightly from the values shown above. The kWh values of the TOU periods above are rounded for clarity. Please refer to the Business EV Tariff (PDF, 465 KB) for exact values.
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Business EV rate calculator
Calculate your monthly fueling costs with the dynamic Business EV rate calculator tool. Estimate monthly fueling costs, toggle between rate option, see how your costs change depending on subscription level, set your charging schedule, and more.
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Benefits of these subscription-based EV plans

Affordable EV charging
Using these plans to charge an electric vehicle could result in lower costs as compared to fueling a similar vehicle that uses gasoline or diesel.²

Simpler Pricing
These plans eliminate traditional fluctuating demand charges and let you select a subscription level that minimizes charging costs to better fit your needs.

Improved Budgeting
Similar to cell phone or cable TV service, you choose your monthly subscription level so you know what to expect each month.

Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Electric vehicles reduce greenhouse gases by over 60% by fueling vehicles using PG&E’s more than 85% greenhouse-gas free fuel mix.³

Support California's Goals
Transportation is the single largest source of climate-related pollution.⁴ To help the state reach its greenhouse gas reductions goals in 2030 and 2050, we must electrify our fleets.
Find the best rate plan for you
Rate
| Customers who may benefit | Description | Things to consider | |
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Business Low Use EV Rate - BEV1
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This rate plan is designed for smaller businesses with separately metered EV charging equipment and a connected load of 100 kilowatts (kW) or less. Best for smaller workplaces and multi-unit dwellings, such as apartment buildings. |
This rate plan allows you to choose your subscription level in 10 kW blocks, up to 100 kW with a price of $12.41 per 10 kW block. |
Avoid charging during peak periods to maximize savings. Consider using demand management software and/or battery storage to reduce your capacity needs and lower your subscription level. |
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Business High Use EV Rate - BEV2
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This rate plan is designed for larger businesses with separately metered EV charging equipment and a connected load of 100 kilowatts (kW) or more. Best for sites with fleets and fast-charging stations. |
This rate plan allows you to choose your subscription level in 50 kW blocks, starting at 100 kW (and over). For BEV2 (Secondary) customers, the price of each 50 kW block is $95.56. For BEV2 (Primary) customers, the price of each 50 kW block is $85.98.* |
Avoid charging during peak periods to maximize savings. Consider using demand management software and/or battery storage to reduce your capacity needs and lower your subscription level. |
*The electric grid connects customers to power by way of transmission and distribution lines. Most customers receive (Secondary) power via lower voltage distribution lines. Some customers receive (Primary) power via higher voltage transmission lines.
Choose your rate plan
Select the level based on your charging needs.
Business Low Use EV Rate - BEV1
For EV charging installations with a monthly connected load up to and including 100kW. Best suited for smaller workplaces and multi-unit dwellings.
Business High Use EV Rate - BEV2
For EV charging installations with a monthly connected load of 100kW and above. Best suited for sites with fleets and fast-charging stations.
NOTE: Estimate your connected load by totaling the kW capacity of all EV charging equipment that will be on the meter. Look at the name plate rating on the equipment for kW capacity. In many cases, a customer should choose a subscription level based on this connected load.
Enroll in the rate
First, make sure you meet the following eligibility requirements:
- You are a PG&E commercial customer with EV charging equipment.
- You are interval billed on a SmartMeter™ or MV90 meter.
- Your EV charging equipment is separately metered (i.e., not shared with other end uses such as your building’s electric load).
Next, have the following information ready:
- An estimate of your connected load to determine the best rate.
- Your preferred kW subscription level.
Once you're ready, sign in to manage your account or call our Business and Solar Customer Service Center at 1-877-743-4112, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Use the grace period to determine your best subscription level
You get a grace period of three consecutive billing cycles when you first enroll, during which:
- You won't be charged any overage fees.
- You'll be notified by email and text message (opt-in required) if your demand exceeds your chosen subscription level.
- Your subscription level will be automatically adjusted to match your actual demand if an overage occurs in the third billing cycle of your grace period. However, it will not adjust down if your demand is less than your chosen subscription level. In the event of an auto-adjustment, you will need to stay on the auto-adjusted subscription level for the next three billing cycles.
Adjust your subscription level as needed and start saving money
- Customers who choose the BEV1 rate can subscribe in blocks of 10 kW up to 100 kW. Customers who choose the BEV2 rate can subscribe in blocks of 50 kW, starting at 100 kW with no cap.
- You can adjust your subscription level throughout your billing cycle as often as you want – until the last day of each billing cycle – to avoid overage fees (if applicable).
- Charging is most affordable during off-peak and super-off-peak times, which has overlap with some of the highest periods of renewable energy generation on the grid.
Ready to get started?
Sign in to manage your account or call our Business and Solar Customer Service Center at 1-877-743-4112. Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have resources I can share with others?
Here is a list of Business EV rate resources you can download and share with others:
- Business EV Rate Fact Sheet (PDF, 1.4 MB)
- Business EV Rate FAQ (Coming Soon)
When will these business EV rate plans be available?
Business EV rate plans are open for enrollment. Customers performing a rate change to the Business EV rate will see the Business EV rate effective on their next full billing cycle.
How will customers be notified about the availability of these business EV rates
PG&E will be engaging with current commercial customers to inform them of these new rates. In addition, we will be leveraging our partnerships with public and private entities to engage with the wider business community and other enterprises that may benefit from these Business EV rates.
What does it take to qualify?
To enroll, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- You must be a commercial business with EV charging infrastructure.
- You must be interval billed on a MV90 meter or SmartMeter™.
- You must have a separate meter for your EV chargers. This means that the meter can only be connected to EV charging infrastructure and cannot be shared with other end uses such as a building or irrigation. There is an exception where customers may include appliances and apparatus that solely serve the overall EV infrastructure on the EV-only meter. Visit the Business EV Tariff Advice Letter for more details on incidental load allowance.
Will I be placed on this rate automatically?
No. These Business EV rates are optional. Businesses with EV charging infrastructure can be on an otherwise applicable business rate schedule. However, the Business EV rates eliminate demand charges in an effort to reduce costs for charging EVs.
How do I enroll?
To enroll in the Business EV rate or change your subscription level on an existing meter, sign in to manage your account or call PG&E's Business and Solar Customer Service Center at 1-877-743-4112, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. ‑ 5 p.m.
How are costs calculated for the business EV rate?
There are two primary costs: your subscribed kW level and a volumetric kWh charge, the price of which is determined by your time-of-use period.
What are the time-of-use periods for business EV rates?
The new time-of-use schedule is designed to reduce usage on the electric grid when demand is highest (4 p.m. - 9 p.m.) while also providing consistently low rates for a large portion of the nighttime (9 p.m. - 9 a.m.) and part of the afternoon (2 p.m. - 4 p.m.), and an even more affordable super off-peak period (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.).
These time-of-use periods match PG&E's new rate time periods, which more accurately reflect the cost of the energy and support California's renewable initiatives to promote energy usage when solar energy is most plentiful.
Why is the 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. peak time-of-use cost so high?
The 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. peak period has the highest cost per kWh because that is when usage of the electric grid is the highest.
What exactly is the kW subscription?
The kW subscription replaces a demand charge. It’s similar to how you pay for your mobile phone or cable service. You choose a subscription plan to match your estimated kW usage and you are billed that amount every month.
What are the kW subscription plans?
There are two rate plans: BEV1 and BEV2. Customers who choose the BEV1 rate can subscribe in blocks of 10 kW up to 100 kW per month. Customers who choose the BEV2 rate can subscribe in blocks of 50 kW, starting at 100 kW per month with no cap.
BEV1 | BEV2-S (Secondary) | BEV2-P (Primary) | |
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Block size (kW)
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10 |
50 |
50 |
Subscription charge (per block)
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$12.41 |
$95.56 |
$85.98 |
Most customers receive (Secondary) power via lower voltage distribution lines. Some customers receive (Primary) power via higher voltage transmission lines.
Subscription charges are 100% allocated to distribution charges.
How often can I change my subscription?
You can change your subscription at any time except:
If you incur an overage fee on the third billing cycle of your grace period. PG&E will auto-adjust your subscription to the appropriate level to cover your actual demand. In the event of such as auto-adjustment, you will need stay on this auto-adjusted subscription level for the next three billing cycles.
What are the impacts for going over my subscribed kW?
During your grace period, you won't incur any overage fees for exceeding your subscription amount for the first three billing cycles.
Outside of the grace period, any kW overage will be charged in increments of 1 kW and at twice the rate of the subscription kW costs. For example, if the subscription fee was $12.41 per 10 kW block (i.e., $1.24 per 1 kW), the overage fee would be $2.48 per kW.
Are these rates available to Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), Direct Access (DA) or bundled customers?
Yes, these rates are available to CCA, DA and PG&E bundled customers.
Enroll by calling PG&E's Business and Solar Customer Service Center at 1-877-743-4112, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Are there limits on the vehicles I can charge using these rates?
You're not limited on vehicle types, so you can charge golf carts, forklifts, ATVs, passenger cars, even electric bikes. However, first and foremost, you must have a commercial electric vehicle charging station (or stations) in order to be eligible for these rates.
Can I have solar, battery storage or a backup generator on this meter?
Solar: Yes, customers with solar are eligible for these rates.
Stationary Battery: Yes, any stationary battery which is connected to a meter that is separately metered for EV charging, and used solely for EV changing, qualifies for these rates.
Generator: A renewable power generator qualifies and can be used in conjunction with Business EV rates if it follows NEM rules.
There is no explicit restriction against traditional generators being attached to the charging area, as long as the meter itself is only used for EV charging.
Can I use a sub-meter?
No, because PG&E does not install sub-meters. In addition, if a sub-meter is customer-owned, then PG&E is unable to bill for this meter, making it ineligible for these Business EV rates.
What is the process for adding a second PG&E meter?
Customers can login and request a second meter by calling a Building Services expert at 1-877-743-7782 Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Can I charge my stationary battery storage during low-cost time-of-use periods and use it for charging vehicles during peak time-of-use?
Yes, if your EV charging infrastructure is separately metered, then any connected stationary battery which is solely used for EV charging qualifies for these Business EV rates.
Are there any impacts to my other program enrollments if I enroll in the business EV rate?
It depends on what other PG&E programs you are enrolled in. The following programs are ineligible under the BEV1 and BEV2 rate plans. If you enroll in this rate, you will either be unenrolled from the following programs or not receive the financial benefits:
- Option R – Not eligible
- Option S – Not Eligible
- SmartMeter™ Opt Out
- Commercial CARE
- Demand Response programs – Peak Day Pricing (PDP), Excess Supply Demand Response Pilot (XSP), Supply Side II Demand Response Pilot (SSP II), Scheduled Load Reduction Program, and Permanent Load Shift Program
- NEM 1
- Complex NEM options (Except NEM2-PS and NEM2-MT)
- 100% Standby
- Mixed Use Standby
DISCLAIMERS:
¹ Not all billing cycles are monthly. Please refer to your billing cycle time period.
² Actual results may vary.
³ Calculated based on Carbon Intensity (CI) as identified by the California Air and Resources Board in the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation (PDF). Based on PG&E's 2018 power mix (PDF, 168 KB).
⁴ California Air and Resources Board (CARB), July 2018.
Calculate your monthly fueling costs
Use the dynamic Business EV rate calculator tool to estimate monthly fueling costs on this rate.

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