The flat-rate problem

An EV can add a serious number of kWh to a household. Charge that at peak daytime prices and the “EV is cheaper to run” story starts to wobble.

Time-of-use tariffs fix the rhythm: expensive when the grid is busy, cheaper when it’s quieter — which is often when the car is asleep on the drive anyway.

What the EV Tariff gives you

In short:

  • 100% renewable electricity
  • Smart meter only
  • For EV owners only
  • Time-of-use rates with cheaper off-peak windows
  • Fixed-term pricing for the contract

How I’d use it day to day

Plug in when you get home. Schedule the charger for the off-peak window. Wake up charged. That’s the habit.

Check the current Tariff Information Label for exact hours and regional rates — they vary, and you should switch with eyes open.

Move your EV onto the right tariff

Use my referral link to join as a new customer and unlock the shared £50 credit when conditions are met.

Claim £50 credit →

EV Tariff vs plain Fix

Fix is simpler and fine if you don’t drive electric. If the car is your flexible load, the EV Tariff is usually the one I’d compare first for charging cost.

Sign up via my link

Start the EV Tariff switch through my personalised referral link. Eligible new customers can get £50 credit (and I get £50 too) when supply and first direct debit conditions are met. No code needed.

My take

EV ownership gets a lot kinder when the tariff matches how cars actually charge. Flat rates are for yesterday’s house. If you’re on the driveway every night, don’t stay on one.

Referral note: The £50 credit is for eligible new Good Energy customers who switch via the personalised link. Credit is applied after supply takeover and first direct debit, as account credit only, at Good Energy’s discretion.

FAQs

What if I can’t charge off-peak?

Then model the costs carefully. A ToU tariff rewards the habit — if your routine can’t hit the windows, another product may fit better.

Does it include gas?

It’s an electricity tariff built around EV charging. Ask Good Energy if you also need gas supply.

Can I still use public chargers?

Yes. This is about your home supply. Public networks are separate — and usually pricier than scheduled home off-peak charging.