When is the cheapest time to charge my EV in New York?
Charge your 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 in New York during off-peak hours. Pick midnight to 8am with ConEd, 9pm to 10am with Orange & Rockland, or 11pm to 7am with National Grid. Rates fall to 2.49¢ to 2.88¢ per kWh. Peak times cost 5 to 15 times more.
New York utilities use time-of-use rates. They lower prices at night and early morning when demand drops. Your IONIQ 6 battery holds 77 kWh. You need about 60 kWh for a charge from empty to 80%.
Rates by Utility
ConEd (zip 10281, Manhattan):
- Off-peak: midnight to 8am at 2.49¢/kWh year-round.
- Peak: 8am to midnight, up to 35¢/kWh in summer. A 60 kWh charge costs $1.49 off-peak or $21 at peak in summer.
Orange & Rockland:
- Off-peak: 9pm to 10am at 2.88¢/kWh.
- Shoulder: 10am to noon and 7pm to 9pm at 16¢/kWh.
- Peak: noon to 7pm at 45¢/kWh in summer. EV owners pay a $22.50 monthly charge.
National Grid (Upstate NY):
- Off-peak: 11pm to 7am.
- Super-peak: 2pm to 6pm in summer. Charge 360 kWh per month off-peak to save $175 a year.
PSEG Long Island:
- Off-peak: before 3pm and after 7pm on weekdays, all day weekends. Super off-peak overnight saves 40% over flat rates.
Average New York rates reach 31¢/kWh by 2026. Off-peak cuts costs on your IONIQ 6.
Savings Example
Charge 60 kWh three times a week:
- Off-peak at 2.88¢/kWh: $1.73 per week or $90 a year.
- Peak summer at 35¢/kWh: $21 per week or $1,092 a year. You save $1,000 a year.
| Time | Rate | 60 kWh Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Off-Peak Night | 2.88¢/kWh | $1.73 |
| Mid-Day Shoulder | 16¢/kWh | $9.60 |
| Peak Afternoon | 45¢/kWh | $27.00 |
Tips to Save More
- Set your charger timer to start at midnight, 9pm, or 11pm.
- Join your utility's EV time-of-use plan. ConEd offers a 1-year price lock.
- Charge on weekends for full off-peak rates.
- Check super off-peak plans at 5¢ to 7¢/kWh if you qualify.
- Renew your EV registration each year for discounts.
Rates change by season and supply. Check your utility app to confirm. Use Sidekick to track rates by zip code like 10281 and pick the best charge times.