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?
I’ve just moved from Eon to Octopus. My car is not compatible with the smart tariff. The charger is with octopus. I was paying 6.7p and 23.95p on V5, but on V12 it was increasing to 7.p and over 32p. Now, today they’ve brought out V13 at 30p. Too late.. But the standing charge is 60p. Plus, it’s now only 6 hours and was 7 hours.
It was good over the last year. My bills didn’t really rise from charging an EV. I did like the simple non-smart tariff. But I’ll give the smart one a go, because it’s cheaper and the day rate also matters to us.
I always put the dishwasher on the odd clothes wash on at night and use electric oil heaters if it’s really cold at night. That’s hard to calculate, but it will reduce your bills more than you think. As all energy used during off-peak is at a lower rate during fixed hours. On a smart tariff, if they give you slots outside the off peak you also get the house usage at the lower rate. Although changes are happening as some have been gaining the system. charging at half the volts to get more slots. They’re stopping that soon and so will EON. the difference with eon smart tariff is that you can only use their app and connect to the car.
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