Best EV energy tariffs
Charging an electric car at home is already cheaper than running a petrol or diesel vehicle for most drivers. But choosing the right electric tariff can reduce costs even further.
EV energy tariffs are specifically designed for electric vehicle (EV) drivers. By charging during quieter times on the grid (usually overnight), these tariffs can reduce costs by 60-75% compared to standard electricity tariffs, plus charging at home is already 86% cheaper than on-street charging!
EV tariffs typically offer off-peak rates from around 7p per kWh, compared with 24-29p per kWh on standard tariffs.
To switch to an EV tariff, you need a smart meter so your supplier can track your electricity usage throughout the day. You also need a home EV charger – we supply them from leading brands including Zappi, Tesla and Fox.
Here’s a look at some competitive EV tariffs offered by different energy suppliers, including our trusted partners.
Octopus Intelligent
Octopus Energy’s’ Intelligent tariff allows you to charge your car when it’s cheapest and get six hours of cheap home electricity at night.
Octopus will automatically schedule your charge for when energy is cheapest and greenest. You’ll only pay 7p per kWh no matter the time of day for your car and between 11:30pm and 5:30am for your whole home.
This tariff is compatible with more than 280 cards from top EV brands and selected chargers.
Apply for an Octopus tariff through us and get £50 off your first bill! Use our exclusive link to get a quote.
Octopus Go
Octopus Go works with any EV charger and offers cheap electricity within a five-hour window. Charge your car or power your home between 12:30am and 5:30am every night for just 8.5p per kWh. This amounts to fuel costs of around 3p per mile!
This is Octopus Energy’s standard EV tariff, so most car brands are compatible.
While some providers limit the off-peak rate to just your car, both Octopus Go and Octopus Intelligent tariffs can be used for all the energy you use in your home. Simply connect your car or charging equipment through the Octopus app, then set the time you need your car by and set how much charge you need. You can then relax knowing Octopus will only start to charge at the cheapest times.
EDF GoElectric
Like Octopus, EDF offers a low-rate fixed tariff to charge your EV and power your home with off-peak electricity. Charge from 12am to 5am every night for 9p per kWh. That works out as less than £10 to charge your car while you sleep.
You can add Smart Charging as an extra – this optimises your charging automatically to save you up to £289 extra per year.
The 35 off-peak hours you get every week could be used to run energy-hungry appliances overnight, charge your tech (phones, laptops and tablets) while you sleep and cut costs and carbon.
British Gas EV Power
British Gas’ at-home charging tariff offers you the same charge for the same price as EDF – 9p per kWh between 12am-5am.
EV Power works with any make of EV and home charger and you could power your home appliances like washing machines and dishwashers during off-peak hours.
British Gas has an EV tariff calculator – select the make and model of your EV to calculate the annual and per-charge savings you could make.
You could charge your EV for free with solar panels
A solar panel system can generate enough electricity to fully charge an electric car. With the right EV charger, you can charge your car directly from solar panels during the day – and it won’t cost you a penny.
If you need to charge your car in the evening or overnight, you’ll need a battery to store the energy generated during the day, which you can then use to charge your car overnight, for free. Otherwise, you’ll be paying for power from the grid.
We offer complete green home energy solutions including solar panels, EV chargers, battery storage systems and air source heat pumps. Try our quote tool to get an instant, tailored quote for your home.
If you have any questions about solar panels or switching to an EV tariff, please email sales@eerenewables.co.uk.
