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I’ve noticed we have more posts relating to electricity tariffs and setting up of EV home charging procedures and was wondering if there was enough interest to set up a permanent sticky.
There is a fair amount of money to be saved charging from home and getting the correct tariff could save more.
I don’t really have much expertise in the topic but I’ve noticed there are those who’ve been using a number of tariffs and actually change tarrif between summer and winter so there must be money to be saved for members to go to the bother.
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Is OIG now unavailable?
Just had notice from Octopus my OIG is ending in 2 days and clicking on the App, “Change Tariff”
There are only 2 choices.
Octopus 12M fixed
Flexible Octopus.
But no OIG.
Mmm
I believe that Octupus have removed IOG fixed tariffs, but think variable may still be available on website rather than app. I was looking to sign up but EDF appear to have the best deal now with Go electric tariff fixed for 12months, they are offering 6.99p overnight but giving you 7hrs 11pm-6am rather than the 6 available from Octupus or EoN Next, there peak rates are also lower for me too. If you then add the smart charging bolt on, you’ll them get a £5 per month discount and also off peak charging during daytime when grid has cheap energy.
I have a referral code which will get a £50 credit added to your account also, if anyone is interested.
https://edfenergy.com/quote/refer-a-friend/warm-yak-9606
You might have to choose a tariff and add on IOG
You might have to choose a tariff and add on IOG https://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-go/
I think you are correct Kezo, i was looking in the phone app and you dont get full info
I tried Chatgpt, and they said Octopus would move me on to flexible, and then have the choice of to Intelligent Octopus Go.
Strangely the phone app says current rate is 3.49p. cant be right.
Maybe its Octopus way of making sure there is still an EV in use. Although the smart meter should tell them that anyway.
Just gonna leave it and let it run down an see what happens.
Dunno why they do that, suggesting there are only 2 options. Clear as mud.
The IOG rate varies depending where you live.
A lot of users are getting it at 3.49p/kWh, up here in the North East I’m now on 26.35p 05:30-23:30 then 5.2p 23:30-05:30.
Please excuse spelling/typos. Apart from being a clot it turns out I had one on my cerebellum that's now causing various problems!
I’m an existing Octopus customer in the South-East and have only added IOG this week when my box was fitted. My rate is 8p off-peak.
On which note, is there a way to see how much each individual charge costs?
Current car: Mini Countryman EV in very shiny black!
Previous car: MG HS Exclusive in nice shiny black.
I’m an existing Octopus customer in the South-East and have only added IOG this week when my box was fitted. My rate is 8p off-peak. On which note, is there a way to see how much each individual charge costs?
With Ohme you can
Is anyone set up on EDF EV tariff with smart bolt-on? I’m still waiting on car being delivered, just wondering how app works to set charging schedules etc
It varies from car to car an everything in between.
I set my charging schedule in the car to match Octopus IOG. Plug in the car and leave it until 11.31 pm and then approve the charge and it just starts charging.
You will find your own way, when your car is delivered
Cheers, I’ve saw lots of info on Octopus OIG as there is Facebook groups etc, just haven’t saw anything on EDF system/App, from the details on the website, it appears to work same way as Octupus OIG, was hoping for some first hand experience as I can’t see anything online for it.
Cheers, I’ve saw lots of info on Octopus OIG as there is Facebook groups etc, just haven’t saw anything on EDF system/App, from the details on the website, it appears to work same way as Octupus OIG, was hoping for some first hand experience as I can’t see anything online for it.
Best guess is the utility companies will have a system and an application that will work with your EV seamlessly.
At the end if the day, if it comes down to it. Just charge manually, initiate the charge at the beginning of the cheap rate time slot. Your set your car to charge to whatever 90% and it will cut the charge when its reached.
It is a steep learning curve, but you will be ok. Its just because its new and unknown.
If you try chatgpt or any AI, you should get better answers than googling it. There will be people it there thats done it already.
Usually you only hear about people experience problems with new technology, maybe its really simple and works really well.
Can anyone tell me how many times in an average week you’re able to charge at the cheap rate (during the day) when using OIG? We charge half price on a Sunday using British Gas Peak Save Sunday, 4/5 hours usually does us for the week.
Enyaq EV
Can anyone tell me how many times in an average week you’re able to charge at the cheap rate (during the day) when using OIG? We charge half price on a Sunday using British Gas Peak Save Sunday, 4/5 hours usually does us for the week.
You might find this useful
https://octopus.energy/blog/intelligent-octopus-go-charge-limit/
Can anyone tell me how many times in an average week you’re able to charge at the cheap rate (during the day) when using OIG? We charge half price on a Sunday using British Gas Peak Save Sunday, 4/5 hours usually does us for the week.
One charge at night is 6 hours, that should do you for the week? No need to charge during the day at all??
Is that what you mean?
Can anyone tell me how many times in an average week you’re able to charge at the cheap rate (during the day) when using OIG? We charge half price on a Sunday using British Gas Peak Save Sunday, 4/5 hours usually does us for the week.
One charge at night is 6 hours, that should do you for the week? No need to charge during the day at all?? Is that what you mean?
I prefer to charge during the day, don’t like leaving the car plugged in overnight. I wondering if there are enough daytime cheap hours to do this.
Enyaq EV
That’s why I’ve went with EDF over Octupus, they give 7hrs cheap rate 11pm-6am rather than 6hrs, it’s 1p cheaper at 6.99p v 8p for the cheap rate and the peak rate is 4p per kwh cheaper for me too, they also do not appear to be limiting the smart charging to the 6hr limit either that Octupus are introducing
The pic I put up.
23kw for £1.20..thats about 4p/kw.
The rate said 3.49/kw on OIG. I didnt notice, and thought it was an error.
Anyway, energy is going to get more expensive anyway.
Hi all,
can anyone help me out with the OZEV application? I’ve filled in the first section but the opening question on part 2 “Required Checks” asks me to “enter the name of your organisation”?? What the hell do I put there, last time I looked I’m just an individual.
Any help on this gratefully received and if there are any further questions in this section aimed at organisations rather than private individuals. Thanks
Hi all, can anyone help me out with the OZEV application? I’ve filled in the first section but the opening question on part 2 “Required Checks” asks me to “enter the name of your organisation”?? What the hell do I put there, last time I looked I’m just an individual. Any help on this gratefully received and if there are any further questions in this section aimed at organisations rather than private individuals. Thanks
Are you fill the right grant in “renters & flat owners”?
That’s a good question, is there a seperate one for renters & flat owners?
Edit – just checked and yes I am. Ohme said process has changed and they were liaising with them about it. No idea why for renters and flat owners they’d ask for this info but then this is a government department and as an ex civil servant I’m well versed in completing government forms
That’s a good question, is there a seperate one for renters & flat owners? Edit – just checked and yes I am. Ohme said process has changed and they were liaising with them about it. No idea why for renters and flat owners they’d ask for this info but then this is a government department and as an ex civil servant I’m well versed in completing government forms
This is where Ohme and national outsourcers fall flat on their face compared to your local intaller/spark, who would fill the in grant with you there.
As part of your lease (factored into), Motability pay for the charger, therefore I don’t know why scheme customers or rather Ohme up to April have applied for grants and perhaps more importantly who benefits from it Ohme or Motability!
How much have Ohme give you quote for?
Anyway…
You are an individual not an organisation, so move on to the next question it should make sense (you can always go back) Get back to me if you get stuck.
Before completing, have you got the documents you’ll need together?
As part of your application you’ll need to submit:a dated quote from your installer
written permission from your landlord, freeholder or property manager to install the chargepoint
written permission from your local authority to install the chargepoint if you live in a listed building
a utility bill showing your name and the address where your chargepoint will be installed
a copy of your tenancy agreement if you’re rentingI’ve not got the quote yet, I jumped on this as soon as I had the email from Ohme, stupidly thinking it would be straightforward (yes I should know better) so not got the quote yet but done their survey. I’ve got the permission from my landlord.
As for moving onto the next question in that section it won’t let me, it wants an answer. I’ve emailed them to ask for guidance using the email they’ve provided so hopefully I’ll get some clue as to how I complete or bypass it.
Seems as though following changes to grant amount upping it to £500 there’s also been changes to how the application is done and Ohme are no longer able to apply for us, we have to do it ourselves.
@kezo thanks for your help so farI’ve not got the quote yet, I jumped on this as soon as I had the email from Ohme, stupidly thinking it would be straightforward (yes I should know better) so not got the quote yet but done their survey. I’ve got the permission from my landlord. As for moving onto the next question in that section it won’t let me, it wants an answer. I’ve emailed them to ask for guidance using the email they’ve provided so hopefully I’ll get some clue as to how I complete or bypass it. Seems as though following changes to grant amount upping it to £500 there’s also been changes to how the application is done and Ohme are no longer able to apply for us, we have to do it ourselves. @kezo thanks for your help so far
I would just tell Ohme, that you don’t want to apply for the grant and save yourself the hastle, as its no skin off your nose whether ou get a grant or not and at least it won’t delay your install if you fill the application in wrong!
Update for anyone reading this and needing a bit of guidance. I’ve had an email reply from Grants Service and they said put your own name in organisation then on next question select “other” and when asked for grant amount put £500 and that should see the “requirements” section completed
Re Octopus IOG, got this a couple of days ago, I’ve moved to 12m fixed.
May 1st Rate change
Standing charge (per day) 61.518p May 1st 63.218p
Unit rate – day (per kWh) 26.355p May 1st 28.855p
Unit rate – night (per kWh) 5.200p May 1st 6.900pFixed 12 month prices
Standing charge 61.52p per day
Day rate 31.36p per kWh
Night rate 8.00p per kWhPlease excuse spelling/typos. Apart from being a clot it turns out I had one on my cerebellum that's now causing various problems!
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