Best EV energy tariffs for electric vehicle owners

As demand rises for electric cars, we look at the best EV tariffs being offered by energy suppliers and explore how efficient they are at lowering your overall household costs

Charging the electric car at home
We round up the best EV tariffs in the UK for your electric vehicle
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The best EV tariffs can help you charge your electric vehicle efficiently while slashing your household energy costs. But what exactly is an EV tariff, and how do you pick one that suits your needs?

Household budgets are already being squeezed by a series of recent bill hikes, from rising energy prices to council tax and water bills.

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Supplier

Tariff name (and key info)

Off-peak unit rate (per kWh)

Number of off-peak hours

E.on Next

Next Drive

6.7p

7 (7 days a week)

OVO Energy

Charge Anytime

7p (EV charging only)

Anytime

Octopus Energy

Intelligent Octopus Go

7p

6 (7 days a week)

Scottish Power

EV Saver

7.2p

5 (7 days a week)

British Gas

Electric Driver

7.9p

5 (7 days a week)

Ecotricity

One-year Fixed EV tariff

8p

5 (7 days a week)

Good Energy

Smart Meter EV

8p

5 (7 days a week)

Octopus Energy

Octopus Go

8.5p

5 (7 days a week)

Utility Warehouse

Variable-rate EV tariff

7p/8p/8.5p

5 (7 days a week)

EDF

GoElectric Overnight

8.99p

5 (7 days a week)

Recent updates

Prices correct as of 15 May 2025. Note that rates can vary depending on where you live.

Oojal Dhanjal
Editorial Content Producer

Oojal has a background in consumer journalism and is interested in helping people make the most of their money.Oojal has an MA in international journalism from Cardiff University, and before joining MoneyWeek, she worked for Look After My Bills, a personal finance website, where she covered guides on household bills and money-saving deals.Her bylines can be found on Newsquest, Voice Wales, DIVA and Sony Music, and she has explored subjects ranging from politics and LGBTQIA+ issues to food and entertainment.Outside of work, Oojal enjoys travelling, going to the movies and learning Spanish with a little green owl.

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