Smart EV owners know that when you charge matters as much as what you drive. Electricity is most expensive between the hours of 4 pm to 9 pm. By avoiding charging during these hours, you can dramatically reduce your expenses while supporting California’s clean energy goals. Here’s how smart charging strategies — paired with MCE Sync — can transform your EV economics.
1. Maximize Savings with Specialized EV Rates
MCE’s EV2 rate plan was designed specifically for EV owners, delivering substantial savings beyond just car charging. This time-of-use plan reduces electricity costs for your entire home, especially from 4 pm to 9 pm When combined with MCE Sync, customers typically save $220 annually on their total electric bill — turning your EV into a household money saver.
2. Earn While You Charge with MCE Sync
MCE Sync is a simple, no-cost app that automatically schedules your charging during the most economical periods. Here are the financial benefits:
- $50 welcome bonus for completing your first optimized charge
- $10 monthly rewards for participating in low-carbon charging events
"The MCE program has been incredible. Most important to me is the cost-effectiveness — I can plug in my car knowing it's charging at the utterly lowest-cost times."
3. Optimize Your Solar Investment
For solar-equipped homes, MCE Sync creates a powerful synergy between your rooftop generation and vehicle charging. The platform’s intelligent weather forecasting identifies peak solar production windows, prioritizing your clean energy for charging. When additional power is needed, the system effortlessly transitions to discounted off-peak grid electricity, maximizing your solar ROI (return on investment).
4. Drive Environmental Impact While Earning Rewards
Off-peak charging aligns your transportation needs with California’s renewable energy abundance. MCE Sync’s low-carbon events specifically target periods of high solar and wind generation, rewarding you for environmental stewardship.
"Every single month we're earning $10 because we charge during renewable energy periods. Why not? It's free money on the table!"
5. Automate Your Charging Strategy
The MCE Sync automation eliminates the complexity of optimal charging timing. Compatible with Tesla, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Jaguar, and Land Rover vehicles, as well as ChargePoint charging stations, the app requires only your departure preferences. Your vehicle will be fully charged when needed, at the lowest possible cost, without any manual intervention.
Launch Your Smart Charging Journey Today
Follow these steps to launch your smart charging journey:
- Verify vehicle or chargers’ compatibility at mceCleanEnergy.org/mce-sync
- Install the MCE Sync app from your device’s app store
- Authenticate your account by using your PG&E account credentials
- Compléter your first optimized charge to claim your $50 bonus
The combination of MCE’s EV2 rates and MCE Sync represents the future of cost-effective electric transportation. Start your smart charging journey today and let innovative technology reduce your costs while advancing California’s clean energy transition.
