Electric Vehicles (EV)

Most Electric Vehicles (EVs) will charge at one of two charging levels at home.

*Charge time is influenced by electric miles driven, maximum charge rates, and battery capacity.

There is a uniform “connector” standard for Level 1 and Level 2 charging. Most EVs currently on the market, or due to launch over the next several years, comply with this standard.

Solar customers are eligible for the same rate options as all other EV customers. The electricity generated from a solar energy system could help offset EV charging costs, depending on the system’s efficiency, the weather, and other factors. 

EV charging will increase your monthly bill, but you will likely cut your gasoline costs. The amount of your bill will depend on your electricity rate plan, your current monthly electrical use, how much you charge your EV, and the time of day you charge. Keep in mind, electricity rates are higher in summer than in winter. To manage your costs, choose a Time-Of-Use (TOU) rate that lowers charging costs during evening, night, and morning hours, and schedule your electricity use accordingly. 

Installation costs will vary significantly, based on the type of installation you select (standard outlet or charging station), and any other equipment and electrical work required at your home. Charging station location and metering arrangements may also affect your initial costs. 

Since apartment and condo parking is typically located in shared or common areas, check with your landlord or Home Owners Association (HOA) before you consider installing an EV charging station. SCE is also working directly with property managers across its territory to install thousands of charging stations at apartment complexes over the next several years.

SCE customers will soon have the option to purchase and install a separate meter (submeter) embedded within, or external to their EV charging equipment. The submeter billing option, following approval by the CPUC, will enable customers to separately measure the energy consumption associated with EV charging equipment and receive a dedicated monthly bill. 

1) Click here to download our EV Charging – Submeter Billing Option Information Sheet EV Charging – Submeter Billing Option Information Sheet.

2) Partner with an approved Meter Data Management Agent. Only SCE-approved Meter Data Management Agents (MDMA) SCE-approved Meter Data Management Agents (MDMA). 

3) Review the list of SCE approved submeter enabled equipment.  Only SCE-approved submetering equipment can be used under the submeter billing option. View our Submeter Approved Product List Approved Product List (APL). for a complete listing of approved metering equipment (embedded within or external to the EV charging equipment) that’s eligible for installation.  

Have any additional questions?  You can send an email to SCE's team at SCEsubmeteringAPL@sce.com.