Which EV tariff is best for a Tesla?

Octopus Intelligent Go is the default managed-charging choice because an eligible Tesla can connect through the vehicle rather than a particular wallbox. EDF GoElectric is cheaper on the fixed overnight rate if you are happy to schedule charging yourself.

Do I need a special charger for an EV tariff?

Not for a fixed-window tariff. Any reliably scheduled car or charger can use the published cheap hours. Managed products need a compatible EV or charger so the supplier can control and measure eligible charging.

Does the cheap EV rate apply to the whole house?

It depends on the product. Fixed time-of-use tariffs usually apply the lower meter rate to household electricity in the window. Managed add-ons can credit only eligible EV charging. Check the live supplier terms before moving appliances into a charging slot.

EV energy tariffs · 8 compared

Find the tariff that lowers your whole electricity bill. Not just the EV line.

Rank all 8 options using EV mileage, household electricity and postcode-dependent standing charges. Every assumption stays visible.

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Rank tariffs by your whole electricity bill.

EV charging, household electricity and the standing charge are kept separate. Dynamic rates are marked indicative.

Annual mileageHousehold kWh, excluding EVCurrent unit rate, p/kWhCurrent standing charge, p/day

EV charging off-peak100%

Default vehicle efficiency: 3.5 miles/kWh. Standing charges are representative and vary by postcode; confirm the supplier quote for your region.

Lowest estimated annual total

EDF GoElectric

Fixed-window estimate

£1,162

annual household + EV total

EV electricity: £200
Household electricity: £781
Standing charge: £182
Saving vs current: £498

№ 01

EDF GoElectric

Fixed · 11pm–6am (7 hours)

EV: £200
Household: £781
Standing: £182
Total: £1,162

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№ 02

British Gas EV Power

Fixed · 12am–5am (5 hours)

EV: £257
Household: £748
Standing: £200
Total: £1,205

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№ 03

Octopus Intelligent Go

Fixed · 11:30pm–5:30am (6 hours)

EV: £229
Household: £854
Standing: £174
Total: £1,257

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№ 04

Scottish Power EV Saver

Fixed · 12am–5am (5 hours)

EV: £243
Household: £849
Standing: £178
Total: £1,269

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№ 05

Octopus Go

Fixed · 12:30am–5:30am (5 hours)

EV: £243
Household: £854
Standing: £174
Total: £1,271

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№ 06

E.ON Next Drive

Fixed · 12am–6am (6 hours)

EV: £229
Household: £827
Standing: £219
Total: £1,274

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№ 07

OVO Charge Anytime

Fixed · Any time (24 hours)

EV: £400
Household: £760
Standing: £175
Total: £1,336

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№ 08

Octopus Agile

Indicative · Variable (30-min slots, cheapest overnight)

EV: £143
Household: £1,080
Standing: £169
Total: £1,392

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Choose by constraint

The best tariff depends on what you are willing to manage.

Start with the routine, then compare the bill. A cheap rate that the car repeatedly misses is not the cheapest tariff in practice.

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Lowest fixed rate
EDF GoElectric
6.99p/kWh during 11pm–6am. Set one timer; any charger works.
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Least daily administration
Octopus Intelligent Go
8p/kWh with eligible vehicle or charger scheduling and a six-hour managed-charging limit.
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№ 03
Irregular plug-in times
OVO Charge Anytime
14p/kWh pay as you go, or a monthly plan. Flexibility is the product, not the lowest unit rate.
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Stay with the current supplier
British Gas EV Power
9p/kWh during 12am–5am. Compare Power+ eligibility and the full household quote.
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All 8 tariffs

Every UK EV tariff, side by side.

Rates, hours, compatible chargers, and our tag for each tariff.

Editor's pick

Octopus Intelligent Go

Octopus Energy

off-peak

Peak: 31.64p
Standing: 47.7p/day
Window: 11:30pm–5:30am
Smart charger: Optional
Rate model: fixed window

Octopus Go

Octopus Energy

8.5p

off-peak

Peak: 31.64p
Standing: 47.7p/day
Window: 12:30am–5:30am
Smart charger: Optional
Rate model: fixed window

Octopus Agile

Octopus Energy

off-peak

Peak: 40p
Standing: 46.36p/day
Window: Variable (30-min slots, cheapest overnight)
Smart charger: Required
Rate model: dynamic typical

OVO Charge Anytime

OVO Energy

14p

off-peak

Peak: 28.16p
Standing: 48.07p/day
Window: Any time
Smart charger: Required
Rate model: managed anytime

British Gas EV Power

British Gas

off-peak

Peak: 27.69p
Standing: 54.84p/day
Window: 12am–5am
Smart charger: Optional
Rate model: fixed window

EDF GoElectric

EDF Energy

6.99p

off-peak

Peak: 28.91p
Standing: 49.74p/day
Window: 11pm–6am
Smart charger: Optional
Rate model: fixed window

E.ON Next Drive

E.ON

off-peak

Peak: 30.625p
Standing: 60p/day
Window: 12am–6am
Smart charger: Required
Rate model: fixed window

Scottish Power EV Saver

Scottish Power

8.5p

off-peak

Peak: 31.44p
Standing: 48.64p/day
Window: 12am–5am
Smart charger: Optional
Rate model: fixed window

Tariff				Window	Smart charger	Rate model
Editor's pick Octopus Intelligent Go Octopus Energy	8p	31.64p	47.7p/day	11:30pm–5:30am	Optional	fixed window	Sign up →(referral)Read review →
Octopus Go Octopus Energy	8.5p	31.64p	47.7p/day	12:30am–5:30am	Optional	fixed window	Sign up →(referral)Read review →
Octopus Agile Octopus Energy	5p	40p	46.36p/day	Variable (30-min slots, cheapest overnight)	Required	dynamic typical	Sign up →(referral)Read review →
OVO Charge Anytime OVO Energy	14p	28.16p	48.07p/day	Any time	Required	managed anytime	Sign up →Read review →
British Gas EV Power British Gas	9p	27.69p	54.84p/day	12am–5am	Optional	fixed window	Sign up →Read review →
EDF GoElectric EDF Energy	6.99p	28.91p	49.74p/day	11pm–6am	Optional	fixed window	Sign up →Read review →
E.ON Next Drive E.ON	8p	30.625p	60p/day	12am–6am	Required	fixed window	Sign up →Read review →
Scottish Power EV Saver Scottish Power	8.5p	31.44p	48.64p/day	12am–5am	Optional	fixed window	Sign up →Read review →

Provider comparisons

Three choices where the headline rate is not enough.

British Gas vs OctopusSupplier continuity against managed chargingRead →OVO vs OctopusFlexible charging against the lower unit rateRead →EDF vs OctopusThe lowest fixed rate against easier schedulingRead →

Full reviews

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Best overall EV tariff

Octopus Intelligent Go

Off-peak

Peak

31.64p

Simplest EV tariff

Octopus Go

Off-peak

8.5p

Peak

31.64p

Octopus Agile

Off-peak

Peak

40p

OVO Charge Anytime

Off-peak

14p

Peak

28.16p

British Gas EV Power

Off-peak

Peak

27.69p

Cheapest fixed rate

EDF GoElectric

Off-peak

6.99p

Peak

28.91p

E.ON Next Drive

Off-peak

Peak

30.625p

Scottish Power EV Saver

Off-peak

8.5p

Peak

31.44p

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

EDF GoElectric currently has the lowest fixed overnight rate in this comparison at 6.99p/kWh during 11pm–6am. The cheapest whole bill can differ once peak household use, standing charge, region and achievable off-peak charging are included.