Best EV Tariffs for Home Charging in the UK

Best EV energy tariffs for 2026

• Intelligent Octopus Go — from 8p/kWh: Smart charging automatically connects your compatible EV or charger to the Octopus app and schedules charging during cheaper periods. It also provides six hours of cheaper electricity for the whole home every night, currently from 11:30pm to 5:30am. Best for EV owners who want automated charging and have a compatible vehicle or charger.
• Octopus Go — check current rates: A simpler overnight EV tariff with a fixed cheap charging window, designed for drivers who prefer to choose their own charging schedule rather than use automatic smart charging. Best for straightforward overnight EV charging without the complexity of dynamic scheduling.
• EDF GoElectric — 6.99p/kWh, 11pm–6am: A fixed seven-hour overnight window at 6.99p/kWh for both your home and EV. It works with any EV and charger, although a compatible smart meter is required. EDF also offers an optional smart-charging add-on. Best for drivers who want a long, predictable overnight charging period.
• E.ON Next Drive Smart — 6.9p/kWh, midnight–7am: Provides a seven-hour off-peak window for your whole home, plus automatic smart charging that can schedule your EV during lower-cost periods. An eligible EV, charger and smart meter are required. Best for households that want cheap overnight electricity alongside automated EV charging.

Important: EV tariff rates, eligibility and charging windows can change, so compare the latest unit rates, standing charges, smart-meter requirements and exit fees before switching.