The OG rate offered will vary by region Thats something to consider as OG may suit some but wont suit all imo The daily OG rate for my area is 23.71p / kWh which is 2p dearer than my standard BG tariff Point being your homes family size and mileage pa should first be considered before deciding jumping to opt for an off peak EV Tariff As a family of 4 and driving only 6000 miles or less pa it dosent pay me to swap just yet
I’m leaning to your way of thinking, especially for my parents, who do 7000 miles over 3 years.
My Octopus fix is 22.3p for 12 month
I use say 50kW a week during day = £11.15
I use 40kW to charge car = £8.92
Total on standard tariff £20.07
Octopus GO is 23.59p (Day rate) and 8,5p at night.
The 50kW day rate = £11.79
40kW charge car = £3.40
Total on GO =£15.19
Potential saving £4.88
The problem, as I see it is the day rate can and will increase with Ofgem price cap on 1st October and 1st January over winter, which could see the small amount, I could have saved wiped out!
Prices will be different (cheaper) for intelligent Octopus Go but, the same fluctuation occurs on the day rate in line with the price cap!