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Octopus Energy

Intelligent Octopus Go EV Tariff

Octopus Energy's flagship EV tariff: 7.6p/kWh off-peak whole-home (23:30-05:30 plus smart top-ups), now sold as a 12-month fix with the 6-hour Charge Cap.

A white electric car plugged in to charge in a parking bay beside ornamental grasses
By Rob Griffiths · 1 min read
Off-peak rate (October 2026)
7.6p/kWh (same in every region on the October 2026 12M Fixed)
Off-peak window
23:30–05:30 (6 hours)
Peak/day rate
~35-39p/kWh depending on region (~36.7p average)
Off-peak applies to
Whole home (not just EV charging)
Smart-charging cap
6 hours of cheap rate per 24h, with optional Charge Cap toggle
Compatible chargers
Ohme, Andersen EV, Wallbox, Hypervolt, Zappi, Octopus Charge
Smart meter required
SMETS2 (or compatible SMETS1)
Exit fees
£50 on the current 12M Fixed (October 2026 v1)
Region
UK (mainland GB)
Contract length
12 months fixed