Pod Drive offer FAQs

  • The Pod Drive EDF offer, with zero upfront costs, is a plan for EV home charging, offered by Pod.
  • Join either EDF's GoElectric or Evolve EV tariff and register your interest in Pod Drive
  • Pod then get in touch to set up your Pod Drive plan and charger installation date(1)
  • You'll then receive a Solo 3S Pod Point home EV charger and benefit from Pod's ongoing service and support through your three-year plan.
  • Once you sign up to one of our tariffs, we'll be responsible for your electricity supply and you'll pay your electricity bill to us. Pod is not responsible for your electricity charges or supply. You'll pay your £40 a month Pod Drive plan separately with Pod. 

If you're on one of the eligible EDF EV tariffs listed above, you won’t need to pay the £99 upfront fee that usually applies to new Pod Drive customers. 

Please note that only standard installation for an EV charger is included in the Pod Drive offer. If you require works that aren't included in standard installation, Pod will provide a quote for the additional works, and you can choose whether you wish to proceed with Pod Drive.  Standard installation means: 

  • Your new charger will be installed on a brick wall or permanent structure 15m or less from your electricity meter
  • Any cable visible inside your property will be covered with trunking less than 3m
  • No outdoor works will be required to lay cable underground

To be eligible, you must: 

  • Be on either EDF’s Go Electric or Evolve tariffs
  • Own or lease an electric vehicle (or have one on order)
  • Consent to EDF sharing your contact details (name, telephone number and email) with Pod so they can contact you to arrange your Pod Drive plan.
  • Have a smart meter that is opted in to half hourly (HH) data reads
  • Pod Drive is offered by Pod and a separate product from an EDF tariff, for full details about Pod Drive refer to Pod's website
  • If Pod cannot offer you Pod Drive as part of this offer, EDF will waive your EDF EV tariff exit fee if you contact us to switch to a different EDF tariff
  • EDF’s Smart Charging bolt-on is not available with Pod Drive
  • Own your property or have the property owners' permission to install an EV charger
  • Have private off-street parking
  • Have reliable Wi-Fi and a modern smartphone
  • Only standard installation for an EV charger is included. If you require works that are not included in standard installation, Pod will provide a quote for the additional works, and you can choose whether you wish to proceed with Pod Drive.  Standard installation means:
    • Your new charger will be installed on a brick wall or permanent structure 15m or less from your electricity meter
    • Any cable visible inside your property will be covered with trunking less than 3m
    • No outdoor works will be required to lay cable underground

Only standard installation for an EV charger is included in the Pod Drive offer. If you require works that aren't included in standard installation, Pod will provide a quote for the additional works, and you can choose whether you wish to proceed with Pod Drive.  Standard installation means: 

  • Your new charger will be installed on a brick wall or permanent structure 15m or less from your electricity meter
  • Any cable visible inside your property will be covered with trunking less than 3m
  • No outdoor works will be required to lay cable underground

You can register your interest through EDF. Once you've done that, Pod will get in touch with you directly to complete the sign-up process for the Pod Drive plan. 

Once you register your interest through EDF: 

  • We’ll securely share your contact details with Pod 

  • Pod will get in touch with you to guide you through your three-year Pod Drive plan and confirm your eligibility 

  • You’ll complete your Pod Drive sign-up directly with Pod, and the continue to pay the monthly £40 Pod Drive plan fee to Pod

  • You'll be billed for your EV tariff energy bill separately by EDF

Yes. Registering interest does not commit you to signing up. Once Pod contacts you, you can decide whether to proceed with Pod Drive or not. If you haven’t subscribed within 30 days, Pod will delete your information.

  • For questions about your EDF tariff or registration: Contact EDF Customer Services 

  • For questions about installation, equipment, or subscription terms: Pod will be your main contact once they reach out to you directly. 

As part of Pod's eligibility process, a soft credit check is carried out when you complete your plan sign-up. It doesn't impact your credit score. If you don't pass the credit check, unfortunately, you won't be eligible for the Pod Drive plan.

However, as an EDF EV tariff customer:

  • You'll remain on your existing EDF EV tariff and can continue to benefit from its low-cost charging benefits
  • We’ll direct you to other EV support and offers from EDF, including EDF's smart charging solutions - such as EDF's Smart Charging bolt-on
  • If you’re not eligible for Pod Drive, don’t worry - you’ll still be able to buy a Pod Point home charger; a member of the Pod team will get in touch to explain your options and help you choose what works best for you.

EDF EV tariff questions

If you choose to get this zero-upfront cost Pod Drive offer, you'll need to get an EV tariff from us first. You can choose from GoElectric or Evolve. 

Once you sign up to one of our tariffs, we'll be responsible for your electricity supply and you'll pay your electricity bill to us. Pod is not responsible for your electricity charges or supply.

To access the Pod Drive EDF offer with zero upfront costs, you need to sign on to either our GoElectric or Evolve EV tariff for one year. In year two of your Pod Drive charger plan you're free to change your tariff to a different one. 

EDF's Smart Charging bolt-on isn't compatible with Pod Drive.

Smart Charging with Pod

To use Smart Charging(2) with Pod and access your annual cashback allowance, simply: 

  1. Plug in your EV to your Solo 3S home charger
  2. Use the Pod app to set your EV charging target, and the time and date you want to charge.
  3. Pod then use their Smart Charging system to communicate with your Pod Point Solo 3S to charge your plugged-in EV to the target battery level, by your desired time.
  4. Each time you Smart Charge with Pod you'll accrue cashback in your app's wallet - when you've earnt £10 and over, you can transfer the money in to your bank account!
  • Cashback is paid by Pod and is not part of your EDF tariff. Pod pay 8.05p per kWh for Smart Charging your EV with them. (Correct as of September 2025.)
  • Only homes with an electricity supply that's half-hourly settled, where electricity usage is measured and billed in half-hour intervals using data from smart meters, can get up to £172.50 a year. If your home hasn't yet been switched over to half-hourly settlements, your annual cashback allowance will be £115.00. Pod will let you know what type of meter set-up your home has in the Pod Drive joining process. Pod refer to this cashback allowance as EV Miles.

Pod pay you in cash every time you use Smart Charging(2) at home to charge your EV, up to your annual allowance. 

Each time you Smart Charge with Pod you'll accrue cashback in your App's wallet - when you've earnt £10 and over, you can transfer the money in to your bank account!

  • Cashback is paid by Pod and is not part of your EDF tariff. Pod pay 8.05p per kWh for Smart Charging your EV with them. (Correct as of September 2025.)
  • Only homes with an electricity supply that's half-hourly settled, where electricity usage is measured and billed in half-hour intervals using data from smart meters, can get up to £172.50 a year. If your home hasn't yet been switched over to half-hourly settlements, your annual cashback allowance will be £115.00. Pod will let you know what type of meter set-up your home has in the Pod Drive joining process. Pod refer to this cashback allowance as EV Miles.

Only homes with an electricity supply that's half-hourly settled, where electricity usage is measured and billed in half-hour intervals using data from smart meters, can get up to £172.50. If your home hasn't yet been switched over to half-hourly settlements, your annual allowance will be £115. 

Pod will check what your cashback allowance will be when you join, and if you can get switched to a modern system, Pod will upgrade you automatically. 

If you suddenly need to have a "Boost" charge, simply click the black "Boost" button in the Pod App - this overrides your scheduled charge. Boost is an instant charge, with no schedule attached.

If a Smart Charge(2) is not completed for example you need to ‘boost’ your charge for some reason, you won’t earn any cashback for that session.

Providing you use Pod Smart Charging to set your ready by time, you'll use your inclusive cashback allowance. 

You can override any Smart Charging using our "Boost" feature, which will charge your car straight away. Any charging sessions completed using the Boost feature aren't Smart Charged and therefore won’t use your Pod Drive inclusive cashback allowance, they're not eligible for cashing out and you'll be charged at the peak-rate of electricity by your energy supplier.

If you're currently using EDF Smart Charging or another third-party flexibility service, you’ll need to exit that service before starting your Pod Drive plan. You won’t be able to use more than one at the same time. 

If you've got a problem with your charger, please: