Southern California Edison (SCE)
EV rebates and home charging cost. Most of Southern California outside the City of Los Angeles.
Electricity: about $0.380/kWh. Checked 2026-10-04
Cheaper overnight charging: TOU-D-PRIME
28.0¢/kWh, 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. in winter (Oct-May); any time outside 4-9 p.m. in summer. Checked 2026-10-04
Whole-home time-of-use plan for households with an EV, plug-in hybrid, home battery or heat pump. On-peak (4-9 p.m.) is about 61¢ on summer weekdays and 45¢ in winter. In winter the cheapest hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (24¢), which helps if you can charge during the day. Base Services Charge is about $24 a month (less for CARE and FERA customers), and there's no baseline credit on this plan.
Rebates and programs
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Charge Ready Home Rebate: up to $4,200 for a panel upgrade plus a 240V outlet; up to $1,000 for the outlet only Checked 2026-10-04
Pays for a licensed contractor to add a 240-volt outlet for Level 2 charging and, if needed, upgrade the main panel to 200 amps. Apply before, during or up to six months after the work.Income-qualified SCE residential customers, or homes in a disadvantaged community. Renters need the owner's approval.
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Pre-Owned EV Rebate: $1,000; $4,000 if income-qualified Checked 2026-10-04
Rebate for buying or leasing an eligible used EV. Apply within 180 days of purchase.