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EDF is extending its off-peak charging window on all its EV tariffs by two hours from 11pm 6am every night (previously 12am 5am)
New and existing customers on EDFs GoElectric and Pod Point Plug & Power tariffs qualify for the increased off-peak hours for their car and home
This update makes EDF the supplier with the longest off-peak charging window on the market.
From 1st April, EDF customers will benefits from enhanced electric vehicle (EV) tariffs, gaining two extra hours of off-peak charging every night giving customers more incentive to make the switch.1
New and existing customers will now be able to charge off-peak between 11pm to 6am2, providing two extra hours of low-cost electricity for both their car and home. This extended seven-hour window, makes EDF the supplier with the longest off-peak charging window currently on the market.
With seven hours of offpeak charging, drivers can typically add around 140210 miles of range overnight the equivalent to 12 days of commuting3. This means with the additional two hours from EDF, households can charge their EVs while they sleep, ensuring their car is ready for the morning commute and providing all the power they need for the day ahead.
The EV tariffs GoElectric, Pod Point Plug & Power and Pod Point EV Exclusive are eligible for the increased off-peak hours, and all tariffs are backed by 100% zero carbon electricity. Unlike some other EV tariffs on the market, EDFs EV tariffs are compatible with all vehicles, regardless of the make or model.
Households can power their cars with seven hours of off-peak charging
Joe Souto, Director of Retail at EDF, said: We are pleased to offer extended off-peak hours across all our EV tariffs, making it simpler and more affordable to power their car and home every night. With seven hours of overnight charging, households can help reduce the strain on the grid by using electricity when its less in demand, and wake up with a car fully charged easing the pressure of the morning routine.
By choosing an EDF EV tariff and flexing their energy use, customers can reduce their carbon footprint, take advantage of cleaner electricity, and play an active part in Britains transition to a more electric, sustainable future all while saving money.
EDF has multiple EV tariff options available
EDFs EV tariffs are designed to suit different charging and home energy needs:
GoElectric Our most popular EV tariff which can be combined with our Smart Charging bolt-on.
Pod Point EV Exclusive Available for new and existing customers with a Pod Point Solo 3S home charger.
Pod Point Plug & Power Offers drivers the ability to purchase a Pod Point Solo 3S charger for an initial payment of £499 (compared to £999)4 and the remaining cost for the charger is spread over two years and integrated into the tariff. Gives drivers a more cost-effective and convenient way to get a reliable home charger and run their EV.
Additionally, with the Smart Charging bolt-on, by simply plugging in and letting EDF automatically manage charging when electricity is cheapest and less in demand, customers are rewarded with more off-peak hours and £5 off their bill each month, saving them both cash and carbon.
For more information on our tariffs and how to sign up, please visit our EV tariff webpage.
Who is eligible for the extra 2 hours of off-peak charging
From 1st April, both new and existing EV customers on EDFs GoElectric, Pod Point Plug & Power, and Pod Point EV Exclusive tariffs will automatically be entitled to the seven-hour off-peak charging window, 11pm 6am every day.
What do I need to be eligible for the EV tariffs
Customers are required to have a fully connected smart meter and be opted into half-hourly meter readings to sign up for any of EDFs EV tariffs.
How do I sign up
Existing customers not yet on an EV tariff can sign up directly using our online quoting tool.
New customers can get a quote and sign up via our website. Tick yes when asked if youd like an electric vehicle tariff.
Choose an EV tariff from the options provided
Note that once your supply is live, youll initially be transferred on to EDFs Standard Variable tariff
Once your smart meter is connected to our systems, youll be automatically transferred to the EV tariff you chose.
There is a limit of one sign-up per household.
1 11pm to 6am every night (7 hours a day, 7 days a week). Starts on 1 April.
2 The off-peak hours were previously 12am 5am.
3 12 days of commuting based on a UK average of 2,300 commuting miles per year 260 days (5-day commute week) 8.8 miles/day one-way. 17.6 miles return per day, and an EV range of 210 miles. 210 miles 17.6 miles/day 11.9 days.
