EDF and Pod Point launch EV charger and tariff bundle, to reduce upfront costs of going electric
EDF and Pod Point have launched an industry-first electric vehicle (EV) home charger and tariff bundle, reducing the upfront costs of going electric to help more drivers make the switch.
With over 1.2m EVs now on UK roads and more drivers making the transition than ever, the new ‘Pod Point Plug & Power’ bundle offers drivers the ability to purchase a Pod Point Solo 3S charger for an initial payment of £499[i] (compared to £1,099).
Making the bundle the first-of-its-kind, the remaining cost for the charger is spread over two years and integrated into the tariff, giving drivers a more cost-effective way to get a convenient and reliable home charger and run their EV.
The tariff, priced at £2,139 a year for the average EV driver[ii] using dual fuel at home, gives customers cheap overnight rates, with five hours of off-peak electricity between 12 – 5am to power both their home and car, priced at 8.49p per kWh.
For an average motorist, charging with the Pod Point Plug & Power will save drivers £538 a year compared to petrol. And compared with using the public charging network, EV drivers charging with the tariff would save £460[iii].
EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, has partnered with Pod Point, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, to offer this unique bundle, which is suitable for all EVs and is backed by 100% zero carbon electricity[iv].
Rich Hughes, Director of Retail at EDF said: “We’re always looking for ways to make sustainable choices more convenient and affordable, so this bundle is a great option for drivers to be able to make the switch to electric driving, with lower upfront costs. Joining forces with Pod Point is the perfect solution for our customers, and builds on the outstanding service levels they have come to expect, with both businesses rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.
Melanie Lane, CEO at Pod Point said: “We’re delighted to partner with EDF on this industry-first bundle, giving drivers an all-in-one solution to charge their EVs at home, with the benefit of low-cost, overnight electricity. We’ve seen dedicated EV tariffs become a key consideration for drivers, as well as the need for a home charger that gives them great value, and so we integrated both elements and launched the Plug & Power bundle, making EV driving even easier and more affordable.”
Customers can sign up via EDF’s website, and once signed up, EDF will pass details onto Pod Point to buy the Solo 3S EV charger from £499. The Solo 3S comes with a 5-year warranty and standard installation is included. The Pod Point app also allows users manage their home charging conveniently from their phone.
To be eligible for Pod Point Plug & Power, customers are required to have a smart meter and be opted into half hourly meter readings[v].
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[i] 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.
[ii] Based on the consumption of an average EV dual fuel driver (2,700kWh at peak rates, 1,976 kWh at off-peak rates and typical gas consumption). Price includes remaining balance of Pod Point Solo 3S charge point. Prices in table correct as of 4 October 2024.
| Supplier | Tariff | Fixed/ Variable | Off Peak Hours | SC | R1 | R2 | Elec Bill price | Gas Bill Price | DF Bill Price | ETF |
| British Gas | Electric Driver | Fixed | 12am-5am | 58.83 | 25.25 | 7.90 | £1,053 | £795 | £1,848 | £50 |
| EDF | Pod Point EV Exclusive Dec25 | Fixed | 12am-5am | 61.12 | 24.58 | 8.49 | £1,055 | £797 | £1,851 | £75 |
| Ovo | Charge Anytime | Variable | Anytime | 60.99 | 24.50 | 7.00 | £1,022 | £834 | £1,856 | £0 |
| EDF | GoElectric Dec25 | Fixed | 12am-5am | 61.12 | 24.58 | 8.99 | £1,064 | £797 | £1,861 | £75 |
| Octopus | Intelligent Go | Variable | 11:30pm-5am | 58.93 | 25.90 | 7.00 | £1,053 | £825 | £1,878 | £0 |
| Octopus | Go | Variable | 12:30am-4:30am | 58.93 | 25.90 | 8.50 | £1,082 | £826 | £1,908 | £0 |
| E.on | Next Drive | Fixed | 12am-7am | 60.10 | 29.71 | 6.90 | £1,158 | £756 | £1,914 | £0 |
| Scottish Power | EV Optimise | All | Anytime | 60.99 | 24.50 | 10.00 | £1,082 | £833 | £1,915 | £0 |
| Scottish Power | EV Saver | Variable | 12am-5am | 60.98 | 28.91 | 7.20 | £1,145 | £846 | £1,991 | £100 |
| EDF | EVolve Sep25 | Variable | 12am-5am | 60.99 | 24.50 | 14.50 | £1,171 | £833 | £2,004 | £25 |
| Ecotricity | One Year Fixed EV tariff | Fixed | 12am-5am | 53.34 | 30.78 | 8.00 | £1,184 | £889 | £2,072 | £100 |
| Good Energy | EV Charge | Fixed | 12am-5am | 60.02 | 29.41 | 6.75 | £1,147 | £969 | £2,116 | £75 |
| EDF | Pod Point Plug & Power Oct26 | Fixed | 12am-5am | 140.05 | 24.58 | 8.49 | £1,343 | £797 | £2,139 | £125 |
[iii] Based on 7000 miles driven. Charging with Pod Point Plug & Power would cost £660, £1,198 for petrol and £1,120 to charge on the public charging network. Assumed EV efficiency of 3.5miles per kWh and assumes 80% charge at home at 8.49p/kWh (the national average overnight rate for Pod Point Plug and Power Oct26), remainder at public station costing 56p/kWh. Average petrol car efficiency of 36 mpg from https://www.cinch.co.uk/guides/ask-the-experts/what-is-a-good-mpg and petrol price of 135.53p/litre taken from https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/fuel-watch/ on 25 September 2024.
[iv] 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.
[v] Other eligibility applies. Visit: https://www.edfenergy.com/eligibility
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.
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 at 30 June 2024 the company has an installed base of 242k communicating charge points on its network in the UK and is an official charge point supplier for major car brands.
Pod Point works with a broad range of organisations and customers to offer home and commercial charging solutions.
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