UK EV Tariff League Table
| Tariff Name | Peak (p/kWh) | Off-peak (p/kWh) | Off-peak times |
| EDF GoElectric | 29.48 | 8.9 | 0:00 – 5:00am |
| Intelligent Octopus Go | 27.98 | 7.5 | 11:30 – 5:30am + variable |
| BG Electric Driver | 27.69 | 7.9 | 0:00 – 5:00am |
| EON Next Drive | 30.5 | 6.9 | 0:00 – 7:00am |
| Octopus Go | 27.98 | 9 | 0:30 – 4:30am |
| OVO Anytime | 28.74 | 7 | n/a |
EDF GoElectric – best all-round.
Combine a medium peak rate with 5 hours of offpeak priced at a reasonably good 8.9p kWh and this is an all-round good deal.
The main drawback is that it requires a 12-month contract and you may have to pay an exit fee if you decide to change within the contract period.
Intellgent Octopus Go
This is the tariff for early-adopter, tech savvy, energy enthusiasts. Keep reading if you own an EV, a home charger and are thinking about how to
The peak and offpeak prices are good,
British Gas Electric Driver v5 – best of the pack.
This tariff has the second lowest peak price at 31p/kWh. The off-peak price is competitive at 8.9p/kWh and the off-peak duration is reasonable with 5 hours off-peak per night. This should be enough to top up most EVs with a fast (7kW) charger at home. All this an no exit fee makes it a winner.
Octopus are generally a good place to look when considering EV products. They have several flavours of EV tariffs on the go with Intelligent Octopus Go and Octopus Agile. Their vanilla EV tariff – ‘Octopus Go’ – is mid table due to a short off-peak duration. Otherwise the peak / off-peak pricing is competitive.
EON Next Drive – longest off-peak duration.
This tariff has 7-hours of off-peak pricing a day, which is a good option if you have a slow (1 – 3kW) charger at home or need to recharge several times a week. Where it loses competitiveness is the peak / off-peak pricing which is higher than others.
This tariff ostensibly has the lowest off-peak rates at 7p / kWh but it comes with a fair amount of baggage. You’ll need a compatible car or charger. The daily supply charge is high, and there are £75 exit fees if you change your mind.
Here are the top five things to consider when changing to an EV tariff:
- What is the peak rate? How much you pay per unit of electricity at peak.
- What is the off-peak rate? How much you pay during off-peak hours. Usually it’s at night time. The longer the off-peak duration the better.
- What is the daily charge? This charge is applied irrespective of the amount of energy you use. It is a payment connect your home to the grid.
- Do I need any hardware to get this tariff? Most EV tariffs require a smart meter, some require a specific EV charger.
- Is there an exit fee? Some suppliers charge if you decide to leave within 11 months. The best tariffs allow you to leave whenever you like – no lock in.
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