EDF cuts EV charging costs with £50 credit
- New and existing customers who sign-up to an EDF EV tariff are eligible for £50 credit – the equivalent of 2,500 miles of free electric driving
- All EDF tariffs now offer seven hours of cheaper overnight charging, the longest period on the market
- Offer comes as EV sales increase to 22% of new car sales in the UK1
- Charging with GoElectric and using the Smart Charging bolt-on will save drivers £1,280 a year compared to petrol
As the price of electric cars falls below petrol-powered cars for the first time2, drivers making the switch can get £50 credit when signing up to any of EDF’s electric vehicle (EV) tariffs from 20th April to 24th May.
Equivalent to 2,500 miles of driving3 or 4 months of free driving4; the £50 credit is available for sign-ups to EDF’s GoElectric, Pod Point Plug & Power and Pod Power tariffs and all come with seven hours of cheaper electricity every night (11pm – 6am) for customers’ homes and cars, backed by 100% zero carbon electricity.
Unlike some other EV tariffs on the market, EDF’s EV tariffs are compatible with all vehicles, regardless of the make or model.
EV tariffs offer significant savings against petrol
With average petrol prices surpassing 155p per litre and marking a two-year high, interest in electric vehicles and the savings they can offer has increased. EDF has seen demand for their EV tariffs increase by 32% year on year as more customers make the switch to electric. This comes as Autotrader reports that the average cost of an EV is currently £785 cheaper than petrol vehicles.
For a typical EV driver, shifting charging to EDF’s off‑peak window can deliver meaningful annual savings, thanks to rates as low as 6.49p–6.99p/kWh, one of Britain’s lowest overnight EV charging rates with longer off-peak hours on the market5.
Additionally, customers can add EDF’s Smart Charging bolt-on to access more off-peak hours and £5 off their bill each month, by simply plugging in and letting EDF automatically manage charging their EV when electricity is cheapest and less in demand.
For an average motorist, charging with GoElectric and using the Smart Charging bolt-on and combined with the £50 cashback, will save drivers £1,330 a year compared to petrol.6
Joe Souto, Director of Retail at EDF, said: “With petrol prices currently averaging 158p a litre, many drivers are feeling the cost of every journey more than ever. We’re giving drivers £50 EV credit when they sign up to one of EDF’s EV tariffs, helping them go further for less this spring with over 4 months of free driving. With an EV, customers have the confidence to plan longer trips, cut their running costs and reduce their carbon footprint without worrying about rising fuel prices.”
EDF has multiple EV tariff options available
The £50 credit reward follows the announcement of EDF adding an additional two hours to its off-peak charging window on all its EV tariffs.7 EDF’s EV tariffs8 are designed to suit different charging and home energy needs:
- GoElectric – Our most popular EV tariff, with an off-peak rate of 6.99p/kWh which can be combined with our Smart Charging bolt-on.
- Pod Power – Available for new and existing customers with a Pod Point Solo 3S home charger, with the cheapest off-peak rate on the market at 6.49p/kWh.
- Pod Point Plug & Power – Offers drivers the ability to purchase a Pod Point Solo 3S charger for an initial payment of £499 (compared to £999)9 and the remaining cost for the charger is spread over two years and integrated into the tariff. Gives drivers a more cost-effective and convenient way to get a reliable home charger.
For more information on our tariffs and how to sign up, please visit our EV tariff webpage. The £50 credit will be applied to the customer’s EDF account within 30 days after the eligible EV tariff has gone live. The full terms and conditions are available on the EDF website.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
When is the promotional period?
The offer will run from 00:00 am on 20th April to 23.59 pm on 24th May 2026.
Who is eligible for the £50 credit offer?
This offer is open to new and existing residential EDF customers in the UK.
To be eligible for the Offer, you must sign up for one of EDF’s EV tariffs during the promotional period.
How do I sign up?
Existing customers can sign up directly for an EV tariff using our online quoting tool.
New customers can get a quote and sign up via our website. Tick yes when asked if you'd like an electric vehicle tariff.
- Choose an EV tariff from the options provided
- Note that once your supply is live, you'll initially be transferred on to EDF's Standard Variable tariff
- Once your smart meter is connected to our systems, you'll be automatically transferred to the EV tariff you chose.
Existing customers looking to switch to Pod Power can sign up through our Pod Power portal, and new customers for Pod Power can get a quote.
There is a limit of one sign-up per household.
1 Source: The Guardian
2 Source: The Guardian
3 Based on an EV achieving 3.5 miles/kWh and charging using EDF's GoElectric tariff at 6.99p/kWh off-peak (11 pm-6 am). GoElectric has the highest off-peak rate among our EV tariffs, therefore more miles could be achieved on a different tariff.
4 Free‑driving equivalence calculated as follows: annual mileage assumed at 6,825 miles, giving an average monthly mileage of approximately 570 miles (6,825 ÷ 12). Electricity equivalent of 2,500 miles therefore represents approximately 4.4 months of average driving (2,500 ÷ 570). Rounded to presentation‑friendly figures, this equates to around 4–4.5 months of free EV driving. Actual mileage and duration may vary depending on individual driving habits and usage patterns.
5 EDF’s EV tariffs have off-peak rates ranging from 6.49–6.99p/kWh, available for 7 hours between 11pm–6am. Based on a comparison of selected UK EV tariffs available as of 13 April 2026. Off-peak rates and hours vary by supplier.
6 Annual fuel‑cost comparison calculated as follows: annual mileage assumed at 6,825 miles. Petrol usage derived from real‑world mpg values (36 mpg), converted using 4.55 litres per UK gallon (6,825 miles ÷ 36 mpg × 4.55 litres ≈ 862 litres/year). Petrol price based on average UK pump rates (£1.5747 per litre), giving an annual petrol cost of approximately £1,357. EV consumption calculated using 3.5 miles/kWh (6,825 ÷ 3.5 ≈ 1,950 kWh/year). Off‑peak charging rates of 6.99p/kWh (GoElectric Smart Charging) give an annual EV charging cost of approximately £136. This results in a fuel saving of approximately £1,220 per year versus petrol. An additional £60 annual saving from the GoElectric Smart Charging bolt‑on brings total potential savings to approximately £1,280 per year compared to petrol. Petrol price reference source: RAC Fuel Watch. Actual costs will vary depending on driving efficiency, fuel prices, and charging behaviour.
7 EDF’s EV tariffs have off-peak rates ranging from 6.49-6.99p/kWh. Off-peak rates apply for 7 hours from 11pm to 6am every night (7 hours a day, 7 days a week).
8 Total Electricity (4,650 kWh): Peak = 2,700 kWh, Off-Peak = 1,950 kWh
9 Exit fees apply if you cancel the tariff within two years. See Pod Point's terms and conditions and our tariff terms and conditions for more details.
About EDF
EDF is driving the transition towards An Electric Britain – a secure, affordable, low-carbon future for everyone. As Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, we are investing more than £100 million weekly in Britain’s electricity infrastructure. We supply millions of customers with electricity and help homes and businesses switch to electricity for heating, transport and industrial processes.
We operate five nuclear power stations and more than 35 onshore wind farms and three offshore wind farms. Since 2009, EDF has invested almost £9 billion in the nuclear fleet to improve reliability and extend station lifetimes. The five generating stations currently supply about 12% of the UK’s electricity demand.
EDF is building the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C. We are a minority investor (12.5%) in and major supplier to a replica plant at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C will provide low carbon electricity to meet 14% of UK demand and power around 12 million homes. EDF Group companies Framatome and Arabelle Solutions have a presence in the UK and manufacture critical equipment such as reactor pressure vessels and turbines.
EDF is enabling its 5 million customers, both in business and at home, to choose electric solutions that save cash and carbon, whether it is buying an electric car, generating and storing electricity, selling energy back to the grid or installing solar panels or a heat pump. In 2025, EDF’s Customers business was ranked as one of the Sunday Times’s Best Place to Work.
It is also one of the UK’s leading developers of renewable energy through EDF power solutions UK and Ireland. We have more than 2GW of renewable generation in operation and over 10GW in construction, planning and development across a range of technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar and battery storage.
We are one of the largest suppliers to British business and a leading supplier of innovative energy solutions that are helping businesses become more energy independent. In addition, the company’s energy services business, Dalkia, is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest technical service providers.
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