Overview of EV energy tariffs
How EV-specific energy tariffs work, why they offer much cheaper overnight rates, and how switching tariff is one of the biggest savings an EV owner can make.
Best EV tariffs compared
A side-by-side comparison of the top EV tariffs in the UK including Octopus Intelligent, Go, Agile, OVO Charge Anytime and British Gas Electric Driver.
How time-of-use tariffs work
How off-peak windows, peak rates and shoulder periods work, what smart meters enable, and how to shift your usage to save the most.
Octopus Intelligent & Go
A detailed look at Octopus Energy’s EV tariffs — Intelligent Octopus Go, standard Go, and Agile — how each works, pricing and which suits your setup.
Calculating your savings
How to calculate your annual EV charging cost on different tariffs versus petrol, including real-world examples for typical UK mileage.
Smart charger requirements
Which tariffs require a specific smart charger, which work with any charger on a timer, and how Intelligent tariffs communicate with your wallbox.
Solar & battery tariff stacking
How to combine an EV tariff with solar panels and a home battery for maximum savings — charging from solar by day and cheap grid by night.
Export tariffs & V2G
How the Smart Export Guarantee works alongside EV tariffs, vehicle-to-grid opportunities, and whether you can earn by exporting from your car battery.
Switching & eligibility
How to switch to an EV tariff, what you need (smart meter, proof of EV ownership), typical switch times and whether you need to change supplier.
Tariff price tracker
Live and historical EV tariff rates across UK suppliers, updated weekly, so you can spot when a better deal appears.