Alectra EV Charging Rates for Vaughan EV Owners
Compare TOU, Ultra-Low Overnight and Tiered plans for your Vaughan household. The cheapest charging window depends on the selected plan and the rest of your electricity use.
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Rate examples checked October 13, 2026
The OEB's published energy rates are 3.9¢/kWh for ULO from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., and 9.8¢/kWh for TOU off-peak. ULO weekday peak is 39.1¢/kWh from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; weekend daytime ULO is a separate 9.8¢/kWh band. These are energy prices, before delivery, regulatory charges, tax and bill rebates. Confirm your plan and current tariff before budgeting.
Your electricity bill and current rate plan are the starting point for charging costs in Vaughan. Charging schedules can affect the energy cost, while household usage determines whether a plan suits you. This guide explains the billing questions to check with your local utility.
Why a 200-amp subdivision changes the rate maths
Choose charging current for the Vaughan vehicle and assessed electrical capacity. A compatible Wall Connector may support up to 48 amps on a correctly designed 60-amp breaker circuit, but the EV can accept less. Charging time depends on energy needed and power available, so an empty battery is not guaranteed to refill in one night.
The two-EV household is the case Alectra rewards most
Two Vaughan vehicles can add more grid energy than one, but the price-plan saving is not automatically doubled. Estimate each vehicle's use, account for the shared charging power and time available, and compare the complete household on TOU, ULO and Tiered. No garage size or panel rating by itself determines the cheapest plan.
How Alectra splits the day, and what it means for a Vaughan garage
Compare the electricity plans available for your Vaughan account. TOU and ULO have scheduled price bands, while Tiered pricing depends on monthly consumption rather than charging time. A cheaper overnight energy rate can come with higher daytime prices, so compare total household use and the full utility bill before changing plans.
Where a two-EV Vaughan home should aim each charge
| Alectra band | Price level | Best move for a two-car garage |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight off-peak | Cheapest | Charge both cars here, power-shared across one circuit |
| Weekends and holidays | Off-peak all day | Free to top up either vehicle any hour |
| Mid-peak | In between | Reach for it only if a car is genuinely low |
| On-peak weekday daytime and early evening | Dearest | Hold off, let the overnight schedule do the work |
The actual cents per kilowatt-hour behind each band is a regulated figure the Ontario Energy Board reviews on its own schedule, so a Vaughan owner should pull the current number straight from a recent Alectra statement rather than trust a figure printed here. What does not move is the shape: deep overnight stays the bargain, weekday daytime stays the premium, whatever the rate happens to be this season.
Is the ultra-low overnight plan built for your second EV?
Ontario's ultra-low overnight rate plan trades a steep discount in the deep overnight block for a higher on-peak rate, and a two-EV Vaughan household is close to its ideal customer. If both cars fill in the small hours and the family is out during the day, the plan can beat standard time-of-use outright. The one caveat is the higher daytime rate, so a home that also runs heavy daytime loads should run the comparison first. Ask Alectra whether the plan fits, and treat the second EV as the deciding vote.
Pointing all that capacity at the cheap hours automatically
For Vaughan charging, scheduling can shift energy into a lower-price window on TOU or ULO. Tiered pricing depends on monthly use instead of the hour. Use the vehicle or compatible charger settings, check the selected plan and allow for the energy needed and time parked. A schedule alone does not guarantee a full battery or a saving on the whole bill. Compare whole-household plans with the OEB bill calculator.
Energy cost and total bill cost
Your Vaughan charging budget has two useful figures: the energy charge and the incremental total bill cost. Some delivery and regulatory charges vary with kWh, while monthly customer charges are fixed. Added charging can therefore increase more than the energy line. Check your own utility tariff, losses, tax and applicable bill rebate. Toronto Hydro's current tariff illustrates both fixed and per-kWh charges; use the rates for your actual address.
Installation facts and equipment guidance
ESA notification and contractor requirements explain electrical-work responsibilities. Manufacturer charging guidance explains why output varies by vehicle and power supply. Ask the confirmed contractor to apply those requirements to your Vaughan project.
First enquiry and later project review
Start with the short enquiry form: first name, preferred contact details and postal code. After first contact, the service provider may request the project details and photos below. The form does not take attachments.
- Your EV models, since a two-car plan changes the schedule
- A photo of your panel, ideally a 200-amp service, for sizing
- Whether you want app scheduling or a simple timer setup
Start with Get A Free Quote. Your enquiry goes to the service provider, which may ask for panel and parking photos after first contact and confirms the contractor, scope, price and availability.
Frequently asked
With two EVs on a Vaughan 200-amp service, when should both cars charge?+
Select the charging hours from the household tariff and the energy both cars need before leaving. The 200-amp service rating does not change Alectra's price periods, and the assessed sharing design may affect session length.
Does the ultra-low overnight plan make sense for a two-EV Vaughan household?+
Two EVs can make the overnight portion larger, but the home's other use still matters. Compare combined charging sessions, managed output and weekday demand with the full Alectra price-plan alternatives before switching.
On a roomy Vaughan panel, is time-of-use or tiered pricing better for charging?+
Available panel capacity does not select the tariff. TOU prices hours, while Tiered uses monthly thresholds; compare the household's actual usage and expected charging pattern regardless of how roomy the service appears.
How much does scheduling overnight save a two-EV Vaughan garage on Alectra?+
Work out the combined grid kWh both cars can move into lower-price hours under the actual sharing arrangement. Price that shift on the selected Alectra plan, then compare whole-house use rather than multiplying a single-car marketing estimate by two.
Will adding a second EV in Vaughan change my Alectra rate periods?+
Adding a vehicle changes electricity use, not the regulated TOU or ULO clock. On Tiered pricing, additional kWh can cross the monthly threshold. Recalculate combined charging and household use, and check the selected plan before assuming the same monthly cost.