Alectra EV Charging Rates for Mississauga Homeowners
Compare TOU, Ultra-Low Overnight and Tiered plans for your Mississauga 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 Mississauga. 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.
Time-of-use and tiered pricing
Compare the electricity plans available for your Mississauga 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.
When the cheap window falls
Under time-of-use, the overnight and early-morning hours are off-peak, the lowest rate of the day. Weekends and statutory holidays are off-peak around the clock, handy for a big weekend top-up before the week ahead. The expensive on-peak hours land during the working day and early evening when demand is high. Because most people charge while parked overnight, EV owners naturally fall into the cheap window, as long as the charger is set to start then.
How the rate periods compare
| Period | Relative cost | What it means for a commuter household |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight off-peak | Lowest | Set the charger to run here every night |
| Mid-peak | Middle | Only top up if the morning needs it |
| On-peak (daytime, early evening) | Highest | The window to keep the charger off |
| Weekends and holidays | Off-peak all day | Free to do a big top-up any time |
The Ontario Energy Board reviews these per-kilowatt-hour numbers on its own schedule, so the figures on a Mississauga bill drift over time; pull the latest cents-per-kilowatt-hour straight from your Alectra statement rather than memorizing a rate. The pattern of cheap overnight and expensive daytime holds regardless of the exact numbers.
The ultra-low overnight option
Ask your electricity provider how to change plans and when the change takes effect. Compare the whole Mississauga household, including daytime heating, cooling and appliances, rather than choosing from EV charging alone.
Why a smart charger pays off
For Mississauga 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.
On TOU or ULO, calculate any scheduling saving from the grid energy shifted and the difference between the relevant hourly prices. Tiered has no time-of-day energy discount. Compare the whole Mississauga household and applicable utility-bill charges rather than assuming every commuter receives the same saving or that charging is the largest controllable bill item.
Energy cost and total bill cost
Your Mississauga 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 Mississauga 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 model and rough nightly charging need
- A photo of your panel 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
When should a Mississauga commuter set the charger to run for the lowest Alectra rate?+
Choose the schedule from the tariff actually shown on the Alectra account and the interval before your next departure. Check current TOU or ULO windows rather than treating a commuter's arrival time as an automatic cheap-energy period.
With a daily commute and an EV, is time-of-use or tiered the better Alectra plan for my family?+
Include commuting energy alongside cooking, cooling and other household consumption. TOU and Tiered price those patterns differently, so use the actual Alectra account profile rather than assume a daily commuter automatically benefits from one plan.
Is there an Alectra rate built for a household that charges its EV overnight?+
Ask whether ULO is available for the account, then compare the entire family's use across its periods. The lower overnight energy price can be offset by other hours, so the car's schedule alone is insufficient to choose it.
How much can scheduling save a Mississauga family on their Alectra charging cost?+
A schedule's energy saving depends on the kWh actually moved and the applicable price difference. Compare that benefit with other household changes and avoid treating a charging-app estimate as the total reduction on the Alectra bill.
If the Ontario Energy Board keeps adjusting Alectra rates, is overnight charging still worth scheduling?+
Scheduling remains a tool for choosing session hours, but its monetary value must be recalculated with current prices. Check the selected Alectra plan and the full family profile whenever you update the comparison.