Compare the captured production snapshot of EV tariffs in the UK by estimated monthly cost, rates and eligibility requirements.
Estimates only. Rates vary by region and can change.
Snapshot verified 26 August 2026: Rates vary by region, tariffs change, and eligibility rules change. Always confirm current prices and eligibility directly with the supplier before switching.
Fallback snapshot for Eastern England; last checked 2026-08-26. Results update automatically.
| Provider | Tariff | Off-peak window / allowance | Requirements / notes | Link | ||||
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| ScottishPower | EV Optimise (add-on) | 8.00p | Smart charging | Base tariff applies | Base tariff applies | EV smart charging add-on; other electricity and standing charge follow your base tariff. Smart meter • Smart charging Compatible: eligible EV/charger Smart EV-only estimate | £35.30 | Check tariff → |
| E.ON Next | Next Drive Smart | 8.00p | 00:00–06:00 | 32.00p | 50.00p | Smart-charging version; compatible EV or supported charger and E.ON Next Home app required. The displayed peak and standing values are retained Eastern England snapshot values; obtain a current postcode quote before switching. Smart meter • Smart charging Compatible: eligible EV/charger | £41.00 | Check tariff → |
| Octopus | Intelligent Go | 8.00p | 23:30–05:30 | 34.32p | 53.89p | Eastern England launch value. Up to six hours of Octopus-scheduled EV charging per midday-to-midday period is billed at the off-peak rate; extra or Boost charging is billed at the applicable peak rate. Regional pricing applies. Smart meter • Smart charging Compatible: eligible EV/charger | £42.75 | Check tariff → |
| E.ON Next | Next Drive (Fixed) | 9.00p | 00:00–06:00 | 32.00p | 50.00p | Off-peak window applies to the whole home. The displayed peak and standing values are retained Eastern England snapshot values; obtain a current postcode quote before switching. Smart meter Compatible: any EV/charger | £43.25 | Check tariff → |
| Octopus | Go | 9.50p | 00:30–05:30 | 35.05p | 53.89p | Current 12-month fixed product for Eastern England. Off-peak window applies to the whole home. Regional pricing applies. Smart meter Compatible: any EV/charger | £46.31 | Check tariff → |
| Octopus | Agile (dynamic) | — | Half-hourly variable (no fixed window) | — | 48.79p | Not EV-specific; Eastern England standing charge. Unit prices change every half hour and cannot be represented by fixed peak/off-peak rates. Smart meter Compatible: any | Variable | Check tariff → |
| ScottishPower | EV Saver | 8.50p | 00:00–05:00 | 31.50p | 51.00p | Off-peak window applies to the whole home. Monthly Direct Debit, an EV, home charger and a compatible single-rate smart meter sending half-hourly readings are required. The displayed peak and standing values are retained Eastern England snapshot values; confirm them in a current quote. Smart meter Compatible: any EV/charger | Variable | Check tariff → |
| OVO Energy | Charge Anytime (monthly plan) | — | N/A (monthly plan; smart charging) | — | — | Monthly subscription plans provide a capped home-charging allowance plus other benefits; there is no single p/kWh rate. Usage above the allowance is billed at the underlying home tariff rate. Smart meter • Smart charging Compatible: eligible EV/charger | Variable | Check tariff → |
| OVO Energy | Charge Anytime (Pay as You Go) | 14.00p | App-managed smart charging | Home tariff applies | Home tariff applies | Other household electricity and standing charge follow your OVO home tariff. Smart meter • Smart charging Compatible: eligible EV/charger | Add-on only | Check tariff → |
Smart charging
EV smart charging add-on; other electricity and standing charge follow your base tariff. Smart meter • Smart charging Compatible: eligible EV/charger Smart EV-only estimate
Check tariff →00:00–06:00
Smart-charging version; compatible EV or supported charger and E.ON Next Home app required. The displayed peak and standing values are retained Eastern England snapshot values; obtain a current postcode quote before switching. Smart meter • Smart charging Compatible: eligible EV/charger
Check tariff →23:30–05:30
Eastern England launch value. Up to six hours of Octopus-scheduled EV charging per midday-to-midday period is billed at the off-peak rate; extra or Boost charging is billed at the applicable peak rate. Regional pricing applies. Smart meter • Smart charging Compatible: eligible EV/charger
Check tariff →00:00–06:00
Off-peak window applies to the whole home. The displayed peak and standing values are retained Eastern England snapshot values; obtain a current postcode quote before switching. Smart meter Compatible: any EV/charger
Check tariff →00:30–05:30
Current 12-month fixed product for Eastern England. Off-peak window applies to the whole home. Regional pricing applies. Smart meter Compatible: any EV/charger
Check tariff →Half-hourly variable (no fixed window)
Not EV-specific; Eastern England standing charge. Unit prices change every half hour and cannot be represented by fixed peak/off-peak rates. Smart meter Compatible: any
Check tariff →00:00–05:00
Off-peak window applies to the whole home. Monthly Direct Debit, an EV, home charger and a compatible single-rate smart meter sending half-hourly readings are required. The displayed peak and standing values are retained Eastern England snapshot values; confirm them in a current quote. Smart meter Compatible: any EV/charger
Check tariff →N/A (monthly plan; smart charging)
Monthly subscription plans provide a capped home-charging allowance plus other benefits; there is no single p/kWh rate. Usage above the allowance is billed at the underlying home tariff rate. Smart meter • Smart charging Compatible: eligible EV/charger
Check tariff →App-managed smart charging
Other household electricity and standing charge follow your OVO home tariff. Smart meter • Smart charging Compatible: eligible EV/charger
Check tariff →9 tariffs shown. Rates vary by region and can change. Always confirm exact rates and eligibility with the supplier.
The comparison covers off-peak rates, standing charges, cheap-rate windows, smart meter and smart-charging requirements, plus estimated monthly cost using the captured snapshot.
The cheapest EV tariff depends on your charging habits, vehicle, and whether you can use smart charging. Smart EV tariffs with overnight off-peak rates are often the cheapest for drivers who charge mainly at night. The calculator sorts the captured tariffs by estimated monthly cost for your usage.
Not always. Smart EV tariffs can be very cheap for overnight charging, but they may have higher peak rates during the day. If most of your household electricity is used off-peak, they are often cheaper overall.
Most EV tariffs require a smart meter so your energy usage can be measured by time of day. Some tariffs also require smart charging through an app or compatible vehicle or charger.
The prices shown are estimates based on the validated production snapshot and your selected usage. Always check current regional rates on the supplier's website before switching.
Tariffs with long overnight off-peak windows or smart charging control are usually best for overnight charging. Once ranking is restored, sorting by estimated monthly cost will help highlight options for your charging pattern.