{
  "source_url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ev-tariffs/",
  "checked": "2026-10",
  "checked_label": "October 2026",
  "data_modified": "2026-10-11",
  "citation": "Best Chargers, EV tariffs compared, rates checked October 2026, https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ev-tariffs/",
  "standard_rate_p_per_kwh": 26.32,
  "notes": [
    "Rates include 0% VAT on household electricity in Great Britain, which applies from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.",
    "Day rates and standing charges are national averages of the 14 regional Direct Debit rates, so yours may differ.",
    "We aim to show the latest rates, but tariff prices vary by location and can change daily. Always check current rates with the supplier directly before you switch."
  ],
  "tariffs": [
    {
      "id": "intelligent-octopus-go",
      "name": "Intelligent Octopus Go",
      "supplier": "Octopus Energy",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ev-tariffs/octopus-ev-tariffs/",
      "off_peak_p_per_kwh": 8,
      "day_p_per_kwh": 38.9,
      "standing_p_per_day": 57,
      "window": {
        "start": "23:30",
        "end": "05:30",
        "hours": 6
      },
      "any_time_ev_only": false,
      "smart_slots": true,
      "needs_compatible_car_or_charger": true,
      "needs": "A compatible car or smart charger, checked when you sign up",
      "exit_fee": "£50",
      "contract": "12-month fix",
      "green": "100% renewable"
    },
    {
      "id": "eon-next-drive-smart",
      "name": "E.ON Next Drive Smart",
      "supplier": "E.ON Next",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ev-tariffs/eon-ev-tariffs/",
      "off_peak_p_per_kwh": 8,
      "day_p_per_kwh": 33.12,
      "standing_p_per_day": 57,
      "window": {
        "start": "00:00",
        "end": "06:00",
        "hours": 6
      },
      "any_time_ev_only": false,
      "smart_slots": true,
      "needs_compatible_car_or_charger": true,
      "needs": "A supported car, or a zappi, Hypervolt or Indra charger, connected through the E.ON Next Home app (one EV per home)",
      "exit_fee": "None",
      "contract": "12 months",
      "green": "100% renewable"
    },
    {
      "id": "eon-next-drive",
      "name": "E.ON Next Drive",
      "supplier": "E.ON Next",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ev-tariffs/eon-next-drive/",
      "off_peak_p_per_kwh": 9.5,
      "day_p_per_kwh": 34.34,
      "standing_p_per_day": 57,
      "window": {
        "start": "00:00",
        "end": "06:00",
        "hours": 6
      },
      "any_time_ev_only": false,
      "smart_slots": false,
      "needs_compatible_car_or_charger": false,
      "needs": "Any EV and charger: set a timer",
      "exit_fee": "None",
      "contract": "12 months",
      "green": "100% renewable"
    },
    {
      "id": "octopus-go",
      "name": "Octopus Go",
      "supplier": "Octopus Energy",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ev-tariffs/octopus-go/",
      "off_peak_p_per_kwh": 9.4,
      "day_p_per_kwh": 36.9,
      "standing_p_per_day": 54,
      "window": {
        "start": "00:30",
        "end": "05:30",
        "hours": 5
      },
      "any_time_ev_only": false,
      "smart_slots": false,
      "needs_compatible_car_or_charger": false,
      "needs": "Any EV and charger: set a timer",
      "exit_fee": "£50",
      "contract": "12-month fix",
      "green": "100% renewable"
    },
    {
      "id": "edf-goelectric",
      "name": "EDF GoElectric",
      "supplier": "EDF",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ev-tariffs/edf-ev-tariffs/",
      "off_peak_p_per_kwh": 6.66,
      "day_p_per_kwh": 35.21,
      "standing_p_per_day": 60,
      "window": {
        "start": "23:00",
        "end": "06:00",
        "hours": 7
      },
      "any_time_ev_only": false,
      "smart_slots": false,
      "needs_compatible_car_or_charger": false,
      "needs": "Any EV and charger: set a timer",
      "exit_fee": "£75 per fuel",
      "contract": "12-month fix",
      "green": "Zero carbon (nuclear-backed)"
    },
    {
      "id": "so-ev",
      "name": "So Energy So EV",
      "supplier": "So Energy",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ev-tariffs/so-energy-ev-tariffs/",
      "off_peak_p_per_kwh": 7.14,
      "day_p_per_kwh": null,
      "standing_p_per_day": null,
      "window": {
        "start": "00:00",
        "end": "05:00",
        "hours": 5
      },
      "any_time_ev_only": false,
      "smart_slots": false,
      "needs_compatible_car_or_charger": false,
      "needs": "Any EV and charger: set a timer",
      "exit_fee": "Not published",
      "contract": null,
      "green": "100% renewable"
    },
    {
      "id": "good-energy-ev-charge",
      "name": "Good Energy EV Charge",
      "supplier": "Good Energy",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ev-tariffs/good-energy-ev-tariffs/",
      "off_peak_p_per_kwh": 7.62,
      "day_p_per_kwh": null,
      "standing_p_per_day": null,
      "window": {
        "start": "00:00",
        "end": "05:00",
        "hours": 5
      },
      "any_time_ev_only": false,
      "smart_slots": false,
      "needs_compatible_car_or_charger": false,
      "needs": "Any EV and charger: set a timer",
      "exit_fee": "£50 per fuel",
      "contract": null,
      "green": "100% UK renewable"
    },
    {
      "id": "scottishpower-ev-saver",
      "name": "ScottishPower EV Saver",
      "supplier": "ScottishPower",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ev-tariffs/scottishpower-ev-tariffs/",
      "off_peak_p_per_kwh": 7.7,
      "day_p_per_kwh": 29.02,
      "standing_p_per_day": null,
      "window": {
        "start": "02:00",
        "end": "05:00",
        "hours": 3
      },
      "any_time_ev_only": false,
      "smart_slots": false,
      "needs_compatible_car_or_charger": false,
      "needs": "Any EV and charger: set a timer",
      "exit_fee": "£50",
      "contract": "Fixed until October 2027",
      "green": null
    },
    {
      "id": "ecotricity-ecofixed-ev",
      "name": "Ecotricity EcoFixed EV",
      "supplier": "Ecotricity",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ev-tariffs/ecotricity-ev-tariffs/",
      "off_peak_p_per_kwh": 7.9,
      "day_p_per_kwh": 36.57,
      "standing_p_per_day": 55,
      "window": {
        "start": "00:00",
        "end": "05:00",
        "hours": 5
      },
      "any_time_ev_only": false,
      "smart_slots": false,
      "needs_compatible_car_or_charger": false,
      "needs": "Any EV and charger: set a timer",
      "exit_fee": "£95.24 per fuel",
      "contract": "12-month fix",
      "green": "100% green"
    },
    {
      "id": "british-gas-ev-power",
      "name": "British Gas EV Power",
      "supplier": "British Gas",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ev-tariffs/british-gas-ev-tariffs/",
      "off_peak_p_per_kwh": 9.5,
      "day_p_per_kwh": 36.9,
      "standing_p_per_day": 54,
      "window": {
        "start": "00:00",
        "end": "05:00",
        "hours": 5
      },
      "any_time_ev_only": false,
      "smart_slots": false,
      "needs_compatible_car_or_charger": false,
      "needs": "Any EV and charger: set a timer",
      "exit_fee": "£200 per fuel",
      "contract": "Fixed until March 2028",
      "green": "100% renewable (REGO)"
    },
    {
      "id": "sainsburys-ev",
      "name": "Sainsbury's EV",
      "supplier": "Sainsbury's Energy",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ev-tariffs/sainsburys-energy-ev-tariffs/",
      "off_peak_p_per_kwh": 9.5,
      "day_p_per_kwh": 34.34,
      "standing_p_per_day": 57,
      "window": {
        "start": "00:00",
        "end": "06:00",
        "hours": 6
      },
      "any_time_ev_only": false,
      "smart_slots": false,
      "needs_compatible_car_or_charger": false,
      "needs": "An electric or hybrid car (or solar battery storage), a half-hourly smart meter and Direct Debit",
      "exit_fee": "None",
      "contract": "12-month fix",
      "green": null
    },
    {
      "id": "ovo-charge-anytime",
      "name": "OVO Charge Anytime",
      "supplier": "OVO",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ev-tariffs/ovo-ev-tariffs/",
      "off_peak_p_per_kwh": 13.33,
      "day_p_per_kwh": null,
      "standing_p_per_day": null,
      "window": null,
      "any_time_ev_only": true,
      "smart_slots": false,
      "needs_compatible_car_or_charger": true,
      "needs": "An OVO home supply and a compatible smart charger or car",
      "exit_fee": "Add-on",
      "contract": "Pay as you go or monthly plan",
      "green": null
    }
  ]
}