EDF kickstarts the new year with almost two years’ worth of free electric driving
EDF is kickstarting the New Year by offering £300 to anyone who signs up to its Pod Point Plug & Power tariff before the end of January, the equivalent of almost two years’ worth of free electric driving[i].
Both new and existing customers can sign-up to the unique electric vehicle (EV) home charger and tariff bundle to receive the £300 bill credit, worth around 12,000 miles of electric driving.
This announcement comes as Britain has become Europe's biggest electric car market for the first time in 2024, with the highest number of EV registrations[ii].
‘Pod Point Plug & Power’ offers drivers the ability to purchase a charger, the Pod Point Solo 3S, for a lower upfront cost of just £499[iii] (RRP £1,099), with the remainder of the cost for the charger spread over two years and integrated into the tariff.
The industry-first bundle, developed with Pod Point, a leading provider of EV charging solutions, provides drivers with a more convenient and affordable way to get a home charger to charge their EV, and make the switch to electric driving.
The tariff, priced at £1,383 for electricity only[iv], comes with cheaper overnight electricity at 8.49p per kWh from 12am to 5am for both driver’s cars and homes, saving them money while they sleep, and is backed by zero carbon electricity[v].
Rich Hughes, Director of Retail at EDF, said: “We're excited to start 2025 with big savings for drivers by offering them an even better deal on the Pod Point Plug & Power tariff. By spreading the cost of a charger over two years, we already make it easier for customers to manage typically high upfront costs. Now, with an additional £300 back upon signing up, the costs are even lower. We all know driving electric will reduce our carbon footprint, and our aim is by offering more deals like this to help customers save cash in the process, we hope it’ll encourage more drivers to make the switch.”
To sign-up, customers can visit EDF’s website, and once signed up, EDF will forward details onto Pod Point so they can buy the Solo 3S EV charger from £499. The Solo 3S comes with standard installation included and a 5-year warranty. The Pod Point app also lets users manage their home charging effortlessly from their phone.
Customers must have a smart meter and be opted into half hourly meter readings[vi] to be eligible. Once customers have purchased their charger and booked an installation date, EDF will apply the £300 credit to their account within 30 days.
To sign up or for further information, please visit: https://www.edfenergy.com/electric-cars/ev-tariffs/plug-and-power
[i] 12,368 free energy miles is based on an EV achieving 3.5 miles per kWh and charging with an off-peak rate of 8.49p per kWh. Average annual miles = 7,000.
[ii] https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/01/06/britain-europes-biggest-electric-car-buyer-first-time/
[iii] 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.
[iv] Based on the consumption of an average EV driver electricity only (2,700kWh at peak rates, 1,976 kWh at off-peak rates). Price includes remaining balance of Pod Point Solo 3S charge point. Prices in table correct as of 8 January 2025.
| Elec SF Rank | Supplier | Tariff | Fixed/ Variable | Off Peak Hours | SC | R1 | R2 | Elec Bill price | ETF | Availability | Additional requirements |
| 1 | E.on | Next Drive | Fixed | 12am-7am | 60.99 | 24.66 | 6.70 | £1,021 | £0 | ||
| 2 | Ovo | Charge Anytime | Variable | Anytime | 60.99 | 24.50 | 7.00 | £1,022 | £0 | Requires certain EVs or certain smart EV chargers. | |
| 3 | British Gas | Electric Driver | Fixed | 12am-5am | 58.83 | 25.25 | 7.90 | £1,053 | £50 | ||
| 4 | Octopus | Intelligent Go | Variable | 11:30pm to 5am | 59.24 | 26.25 | 7.00 | £1,063 | £0 | Requires certain EVs or certain smart EV chargers. | |
| 5 | Scottish Power | EV Optimise | All | Anytime | 60.99 | 24.50 | 10.00 | £1,082 | £0 | Requires certain EVs or certain smart EV chargers. | |
| 6 | Octopus | Go | Variable | 12:30am-4:30am | 59.20 | 26.25 | 8.50 | £1,093 | £0 | ||
| 7 | EDF | Pod Point Plug & Power Dec26 | Fixed | 12am-5am | 139.92 | 26.11 | 8.49 | £1,083 incl. £300 cashback (£1,383) | £125 | Fixed, electricity-only, new & existing customers | Get Pod Point's Solo 3S EV charger from £499, with a 5-year warranty (RRP is £1099). Remaining cost of charger is spread across two-year fixed tariff. |
| 8 | EDF | Pod Point EV Exclusive Mar26 | Fixed | 12am-5am | 60.98 | 26.11 | 8.49 | £1,095 | £75 | Fixed, dual-fuel & electricity-only, new & existing customers | Only available to Pod Point customers who have purchased a charger |
| 9 | EDF | GoElectricMar26 | Fixed | 12am-5am | 60.98 | 26.11 | 8.99 | £1,105 | £75 | Fixed, electricity-only, new & existing customers | |
| 10 | Scottish Power | EV Saver | Variable | 12am-5am | 60.98 | 28.91 | 7.20 | £1,145 | £100 | ||
| 11 | Good Energy | EV Charge | Fixed | 12am-5am | 60.02 | 29.41 | 6.75 | £1,147 | £75 | ||
| 12 | Ecotricity | One Year Fixed EV tariff | Fixed | 12am-5am | 53.34 | 30.78 | 8.00 | £1,184 | £100 | ||
| 13 | EDF | Evolve Tracker Jan26 | Variable | 12am-5am | 60.98 | 24.86 | 14.86 | £1,187 | £25 | Off peak rate tracks 10p lower than the Standard Variable Direct Debit price cap rate. | |
| 14 | Utility Warehouse | Variable rate EV tariff | Variable | 12am-5am | 58.07 | 31.74 | 8.50 | £1,237 | £0 |
[v] More details about how EDF are Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity can be found here. Our fixed home energy tariffs are backed yearly by 100% zero carbon nuclear electricity as standard. The UK fuel mix disclosure information published by the government (DESNZ) recognises electricity generated from wind, solar and nuclear produces zero carbon dioxide emissions at the point of generation. The zero-carbon electricity purchased is supplied to the National Grid. Customers receive electricity via the National Grid, not directly from zero-carbon generators.
[vi] Other eligibility applies. Visit: https://www.edfenergy.com/eligibility
About Pod Point
Pod Point was founded in 2009. Driven by a belief that driving shouldn't cost the earth, Pod Point is building the infrastructure needed to enable the mass adoption of electric vehicles and to make living with an EV easy and affordable for everyone. As of 18 November 2024, the company has an installed base of over 250k communicating charge points on its UK network and is an official charge point supplier for major car brands.
Pod Point Limited is an appointed representative of Product Partnerships Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 626349).
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, one of the UK and Ireland’s largest technical service providers.
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