EDF launches cheapest overnight charging on EV tariffs
- Off-peak EV charging has just got cheaper, with EDF launching the cheapest overnight EV tariffs on the market from 6.49p/kWh
- EDF recently extended its off-peak charging window on all its EV tariffs by two hours from 11pm – 6am every night, offering the longest window to EV drivers
- EDF EV customers can charge their EV overnight for under £7 and for an average motorist, charging with GoElectric and using the Smart Charging bolt-on will save drivers £1,181 a year compared to petrol
From 1st April, EDF customers will benefit from enhanced electric vehicle (EV) tariffs and the cheapest off-peak charging rates on the market. With rates starting from as little as 6.49p/kWh every night, customers will have even more incentive to make the switch.1
EDF recently announced that its EV tariffs will now come with an additional two hours added to the off-peak charging times, from 11pm – 6am every night (previously 12am – 5am) for new and existing customers.
The increase to seven hours off-peak charging and the new off-peak price means EDF now offers the cheapest overnight EV charging on the market2 meaning drivers can typically add up to 200 miles of range overnight for £7.3 Customers can save even more by opting into EDF’s Smart Charging bolt-on to allow EDF to automatically charge their EV’s when electricity is at its greenest.
With average petrol prices surpassing 150p 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.
For an average motorist, charging with GoElectric and using the Smart Charging bolt-on will save drivers £1,181 a year compared to petrol.4 If petrol prices increased a further 19p per litre in the next month (in line with current trends), households would save even more at £1,345 a year.
Households can power their cars with seven hours of off-peak charging
Joe Souto, Director of Retail at EDF, said: “We are pleased to offer the cheapest overnight EV charging rates on the market, and with extended off-peak hours across all our EV tariffs, we’re making it simpler and more affordable to power our customers’ car and home every night.
“By choosing an EDF EV tariff and flexing their energy use, households can help reduce the strain on the grid by using electricity when it’s less in demand. Transitioning away from fuels they can’t control, drivers can move towards cleaner, flexible electricity that fits modern life and supports Britain’s shift to a more electric, sustainable future.”
EDF has multiple EV tariff options available
The EV tariffs GoElectric and Pod Point Plug & Power are eligible for the increased off-peak hours, and all tariffs are 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. Existing customers on these tariffs will be automatically entitled to the seven-hour off-peak charging window, as will new customers on GoElectric and Pod Point Plug & Power.
EDF’s EV tariffs5 are designed to suit different charging and home energy needs:
- GoElectric – Our most popular EV tariff which can be combined with our Smart Charging bolt-on.
- Off‑peak rate: 6.99p/kWh
- Typical electricity only annual cost for an average EV‑owning household: £1,160
- 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)6 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 and run their EV.
- Off‑peak rate: 6.49p/kWh
- Typical electricity only annual cost for an average EV‑owning household: £1,400
For more information on our tariffs and how to sign up, please visit our EV tariff webpage.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible for the extra 2 hours of off-peak charging?
From 1st April, both new and existing EV customers on EDF’s GoElectric and Pod Point Plug & Power will automatically be entitled to the seven-hour off-peak charging window, 11pm – 6am every day.
What do I need to be eligible for the EV tariffs?
Customers are required to have a fully connected smart meter and be opted into half-hourly meter readings to sign up for any of EDF’s EV tariffs.
How do I sign up?
Existing customers not yet on an EV tariff can sign up directly 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.
There is a limit of one sign-up per household.
1 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).
2 The lowest off-peak rate available from competitors is 8p/kWh and the longest off-peak window is 6 hours. Correct as of 1 April 2026. Based on a comparison of similar tariffs shown on 26 March 2026 here: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/ev-energy-tariffs/
3 Based on using a 7kW home charger and EDF’s GoElectric tariff at 6.99p per kWh off-peak (11pm–6am), and a battery size of up to 100kWh. Costs vary with battery size and charging efficiency. Correct as of 1 April 2026.
4 Annual fuel‑cost comparison calculated as follows: annual mileage assumed at 6,825 miles. Petrol and diesel usage derived from real‑world mpg values (petrol 36 mpg, diesel 43 mpg), converted using 4.55 litres per UK gallon (6,825 miles ÷ mpg × 4.55 litres ≈ 722–862 litres/year). Fuel prices based on average UK pump rates (diesel £1.8277/litre; petrol £1.5283/litre), giving annual fuel costs of approximately £1,319 for diesel and £1,317 for petrol. 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) give annual EV costs of £136. Resulting annual savings versus petrol are approximately £1,181. Actual costs will vary with driving efficiency, fuel prices, and charging behaviour.
5 Total Electricity (4,650 kWh): Peak = 2,700 kWh, Off-Peak = 1,950 kWh.
6 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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