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Independent EV tariff guide

Compare EV Energy Tariffs

Find electricity tariffs designed for electric vehicle owners and home charging.

EV Tariff Comparison

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SupplierTariff NameDay RateNight RateStanding ChargeSmart ChargingEV FriendlyBest ForDetails
Octopus EnergyIntelligent Octopus Go25.8p7p47p/dayMost driversView Details
OVO EnergyCharge Anytime24.5p7p49p/dayCharging flexibilityView Details
E.ON NextDrive EV26p6.7p48p/dayOvernight chargersView Details
British GasElectric Driver27p8.9p46p/dayBig brand reassuranceView Details
EDFGoElectric 3528p9p50p/dayHigher mileageView Details

Tariff Details

A closer look at each EV tariff, its typical benefits and how suitable it is for home charging.

OC

Octopus Energy

Intelligent Octopus Go

4.9EV suitability

Ultra-low overnight rate, app-controlled smart charging and automatic off-peak scheduling for most EVs.

Night rate7p/kWh
Smart chargingSupported

Works with most EVs and smart chargers via the Octopus app and Intelligent connection.

OV

OVO Energy

Charge Anytime

4.6EV suitability

Charge any time at a low EV rate with optional anytime smart charging for OVO members.

Night rate7p/kWh
Smart chargingSupported

Anytime smart charging available with compatible vehicles and chargers.

E.

E.ON Next

Drive EV

4.4EV suitability

Dedicated EV tariff with a cheap overnight window and solar-friendly export options.

Night rate6.7p/kWh
Smart chargingSupported

Supports smart charging through compatible home chargers.

BR

British Gas

Electric Driver

4.0EV suitability

Reliable EV add-on tariff from a major supplier with a fixed overnight charging window.

Night rate8.9p/kWh
Smart chargingNot built in

Standard off-peak window; limited smart scheduling.

ED

EDF

GoElectric 35

3.9EV suitability

EV tariff offering a set number of cheap overnight hours suitable for steady home charging.

Night rate9p/kWh
Smart chargingNot built in

Fixed off-peak window without app-based smart charging.

EV Charging Cost Calculator

Estimate your home charging costs and how much you could save versus running a petrol car.

Your driving

miles
mi/kWh
%
p/kWh

Estimates only. Away-from-home miles are costed at a typical public rate of 65p/kWh. Savings compare against a 45 mpg petrol car at £1.45/litre.

Estimated charging cost

£392/ year
Monthly charging cost£33/mo
Potential annual saving£780/yr

Best EV Tariffs

Our pick of standout EV tariffs across the categories that matter most to home charging.

Best Overall EV Tariff

Octopus EnergyIntelligent Octopus Go

Lowest off-peak rate combined with built-in smart charging makes this the all-round winner for most EV drivers.

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Best Night Rate

E.ON NextDrive EV

A market-leading overnight unit rate for drivers who can charge in the cheap window.

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Best Smart Charging Tariff

OVO EnergyCharge Anytime

Flexible anytime smart charging that schedules around the cheapest periods automatically.

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Best For Occasional Drivers

British GasElectric Driver

A predictable, no-fuss cheap window ideal for lower-mileage households.

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Best For High Mileage Drivers

EDFGoElectric 35

Plenty of cheap overnight hours to top up larger batteries night after night.

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EV Charge Guide is an independent EV tariff guide and comparison tool. We do not provide whole-market energy comparison and rates shown are illustrative — always confirm current pricing directly with the supplier.