Independent UK EV charging research · no sponsored verdicts
Charge at 6.99p.
Not 26p.
The gap between the price cap and the right EV tariff is about £380 a year for a typical driver. We track every UK EV tariff, test the maths and review the chargers - so you keep the difference.
The rate board
Benchmark EV tariff rates, July 2026
Off-peak pence per kWh as published in our reviews - refreshed every Ofgem cap window. The full ranking with regional rates is in the Best EV Tariffs guide.
| Tariff | Off-peak | Cheap window | What it needs | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Octopus Go Octopus Energy Benchmark | 6.99p/kWh | 23:30-05:30 + smart top-ups | Compatible car or charger | Review → |
| GoElectric Overnight EDF Longest window | 6.99p/kWh | 23:00-06:00 fixed | Any charger - no smart pairing | Review → |
| Next Drive Smart E.ON Next | 8p/kWh | Overnight, whole-home | Smart meter | Review → |
| EV Power British Gas | 9p/kWh | Overnight off-peak | Smart meter | Review → |
| Charge Anytime OVO No overnight needed | 14p/kWh | Any hour, smart-scheduled | Add-on - keep your supplier | Review → |
| Standard variable rateJuly 2026 Ofgem cap | 26.11p/kWh | All day | What you pay by default |
Work it out
Three tools, no email required
Charging cost calculator
Your mileage, your car, your rate - annual cost, cost per mile and the saving vs petrol.
Run the numbers → 60sTariff finder
Five questions match you to the right tariff - including whether you should switch at all.
Find your tariff → 7kWCharger finder
Budget, solar, cable format and looks - matched against every charger we have reviewed.
Find your charger →Why it matters
Most EV owners are still paying the day rate
Charging on the standard cap instead of an EV tariff costs a typical driver £380 a year - more than most people save by shopping around for insurance. The switch takes about five working days and the maths takes 60 seconds.
- EV tariffs tracked
- 6
- Chargers reviewed
- 13
- Guides published
- 55+
- Sponsored verdicts
- 0
On the wall
The chargers worth shortlisting
Four use-cases cover most UK homes. Every pick links to the full review; the whole field lives in the charger hub.
Best all-rounder
Ohme Home Pro 7.4kW Smart EV Charger
Deepest Intelligent Octopus Go integration
Best for solar
myenergi Zappi v2.1 7kW Eco-Smart EV Charger
Eco+ diverts surplus generation into the car
Best under £600
Easee One 7.4kW Home EV Charger
Compact, untethered, load-balances up to 3 units
The design pick
Andersen A2 7.4kW Home EV Charger
Hidden cable, timber fascia, kerb appeal
Free money first
Claim the grants before you buy
EV Chargepoint Grant
Renters, flat owners and landlords - claimed before installation.
Check eligibility → £1,500Cross-pavement grant
No driveway? Councils fund safe cable channels to the kerb.
Check eligibility → £350/socketWorkplace Charging Scheme
Up to 40 sockets for eligible businesses and charities.
Check eligibility →The maths
Is an EV actually cheaper?
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Latest guides
We don't sell energy, chargers or installation. Affiliate revenue funds the site but never decides a verdict, and rates are refreshed every Ofgem cap window.
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