Reply To: Electricity tariffs and setting up of EV home charging procedures

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GaryV
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    Doing plenty of research in readiness for an EV.

    Currently with Eon on a “regular” fixed rate but with 1st choice car (Enyaq) + Ohme charger I’m eligible for their drive smart tariff at 6.5p off peak & 32p peak. Rough, educated calculations I’m looking at around £115/month bill.

    They also have a non smart tariff where off peak is 7.5p and using same figures for estimate the monthly electricity would be around £125.

    But, I’m coming across loads of problems people have with smart tariffs, ranging from won’t charge, not getting off peak rates, having to go in 1 app to stop charge so smart tariff can do it’s thing.

    Currently pay £100/month so looking at cost of running an EV between £15 & £25 (both way cheaper than what I currently spent on petrol so I’m wondering if the extra £10 less is worth the hassle.

    The impression I get is issues arise due to multiple charging apps for car, charger & electric supplier.

    Issues don’t seem to be just Eon as seen similar problems with Octopus IOG.

    How are people here finding things?