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Compare time-of-use (TOU) tariffs side-by-side. Calculate your estimated monthly charging cost based on your mileage and off-peak charging percentage.

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Rates quoted in £ (pence per kWh).

Requires ~286 kWh (at 3.5 mi/kWh)

90%
50% (Mixed)90% (Typical EV owner)100%

Available EV Tariffs (6)

Ranked by total monthly cost for 286 kWh with 90% off-peak charging.

Rates checked September 2026
Lowest Estimated Monthly Cost£43.71 / mo
OVO Energy Verified
OVO Charge Anytime

Off-peak window: Smart scheduled anytime via app

£43.71/mo

Energy: £25.46 + £18.25 standing

Rate Structure

Off-Peak Rate:7 p/kWh
Peak Rate:26 p/kWh
Standing Charge:60p / day

Eligibility Requirements

  • Compatible electric car or compatible smart charger (Indra, Ohme)
  • OVO energy customer on standard variable or fixed tariff with smart meter
  • OVO Charge Anytime companion app
Calculation Assumptions

• Based on 286 kWh/month consumption.

• 90% charged during off-peak hours (257 kWh at 7p/kWh).

• 10% charged during peak hours (29 kWh at 26p/kWh).

• Includes fixed standing charge of 60p/day (~£18.25/mo across 30.42 days).

Rates last verified:
Official OVO Energy Tariff Schedule
EDF Energy Verified
EDF GoElectric

Off-peak window: 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM (7 hours)

£44.19/mo

Energy: £25.33 + £18.86 standing

Rate Structure

Off-Peak Rate:6.99 p/kWh
Peak Rate:25.66 p/kWh
Standing Charge:62p / day

Eligibility Requirements

  • Electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid ownership
  • Communicating smart meter with half-hourly reads enabled
  • Any standard home charger or 3-pin connection
Calculation Assumptions

• Based on 286 kWh/month consumption.

• 90% charged during off-peak hours (257 kWh at 6.99p/kWh).

• 10% charged during peak hours (29 kWh at 25.66p/kWh).

• Includes fixed standing charge of 62p/day (~£18.86/mo across 30.42 days).

Rates last verified:
Official EDF Energy Tariff Schedule
Octopus Energy Verified
Intelligent Octopus Go

Off-peak window: 11:30 PM - 5:30 AM (plus automated smart daytime slots)

£46.35/mo

Energy: £27.66 + £18.69 standing

Rate Structure

Off-Peak Rate:7 p/kWh
Peak Rate:33.72 p/kWh
Standing Charge:61.43p / day

Eligibility Requirements

  • Compatible electric car (Tesla, VW Group, Jaguar, etc.) OR compatible smart charger (Ohme, Zappi, Wallbox)
  • SMETS2 or compatible SMETS1 smart meter sending half-hourly readings
  • Direct debit billing
Calculation Assumptions

• Based on 286 kWh/month consumption.

• 90% charged during off-peak hours (257 kWh at 7p/kWh).

• 10% charged during peak hours (29 kWh at 33.72p/kWh).

• Includes fixed standing charge of 61.43p/day (~£18.69/mo across 30.42 days).

Rates last verified:
Official Octopus Energy Tariff Schedule
E.ON Next Verified
E.ON Next Drive

Off-peak window: 12:00 AM - 7:00 AM (7 hours)

£49.51/mo

Energy: £31.11 + £18.40 standing

Rate Structure

Off-Peak Rate:9 p/kWh
Peak Rate:27.76 p/kWh
Standing Charge:60.5p / day

Eligibility Requirements

  • Electric car or plug-in hybrid driver
  • Working SMETS2 smart meter (or SMETS1 enrolled on the DCC network)
  • Payment by Direct Debit
Calculation Assumptions

• Based on 286 kWh/month consumption.

• 90% charged during off-peak hours (257 kWh at 9p/kWh).

• 10% charged during peak hours (29 kWh at 27.76p/kWh).

• Includes fixed standing charge of 60.5p/day (~£18.40/mo across 30.42 days).

Rates last verified:
Official E.ON Next Tariff Schedule
Octopus Energy Verified
Octopus Go

Off-peak window: 12:30 AM - 4:30 AM (4 hours)

£50.21/mo

Energy: £31.52 + £18.69 standing

Rate Structure

Off-Peak Rate:8.5 p/kWh
Peak Rate:33.72 p/kWh
Standing Charge:61.43p / day

Eligibility Requirements

  • Any electric car or plug-in hybrid
  • Communicating smart meter (SMETS2 or communicating SMETS1)
  • Any standard home charger (smart charger not required)
Calculation Assumptions

• Based on 286 kWh/month consumption.

• 90% charged during off-peak hours (257 kWh at 8.5p/kWh).

• 10% charged during peak hours (29 kWh at 33.72p/kWh).

• Includes fixed standing charge of 61.43p/day (~£18.69/mo across 30.42 days).

Rates last verified:
Official Octopus Energy Tariff Schedule
British Gas Verified
Electric Driver

Off-peak window: 12:00 AM - 5:00 AM (5 hours)

£51.28/mo

Energy: £32.12 + £19.16 standing

Rate Structure

Off-Peak Rate:9.2 p/kWh
Peak Rate:29.5 p/kWh
Standing Charge:63p / day

Eligibility Requirements

  • EV or PHEV driver
  • British Gas communicating smart meter
  • Direct Debit payment
Calculation Assumptions

• Based on 286 kWh/month consumption.

• 90% charged during off-peak hours (257 kWh at 9.2p/kWh).

• 10% charged during peak hours (29 kWh at 29.5p/kWh).

• Includes fixed standing charge of 63p/day (~£19.16/mo across 30.42 days).

Rates last verified:
Official British Gas Tariff Schedule
Disclaimer: Rates and rebate amounts shown are illustrative estimates compiled from public utility and supplier sources as of August 2026 and change frequently. Always confirm current rates and eligibility directly with your utility or supplier before switching plans or purchasing equipment.

Tariff rates are checked regularly against published utility schedules.