Intelligent Octopus Flux

Intelligent Octopus Flux is Octopus's V2G smart tariff for households with bidirectional EV chargers + V2G-capable EVs. Peak-export payouts.

By Rob Griffiths1 min read

Tariff type: V2G / V2H bidirectional smart tariff
Eligibility: Requires V2G-capable EV (Nissan Leaf, Kia EV6, BYD ATTO 3, MG4) + Wallbox Quasar 2 charger
Import rate (off-peak): ~7p/kWh during cheap windows
Import rate (peak): ~30p/kWh during peak (16:00-19:00 typical)
Export rate: 10-15p/kWh during peak demand windows
Direction: Bidirectional - charge + discharge metered separately
Smart charging: Octopus controls charge/discharge windows automatically
Suitable for: Heavy V2G users + EV owners who can absorb battery cycling impact
Compatibility: Wallbox Quasar 2 only (in 2026)