Cut the cost of charging your EV
Guides to help UK EV drivers understand home charging, compare EV tariffs and cut the cost of charging at home, including a closer look at Octopus Go and Intelligent Octopus Go.
Where do you want to start?
Charging an EV at home is a journey, from picking a charger to finding the cheapest tariff. Jump to the stage that fits where you are.
Understand EV charging at home
New to EVs? Start here to understand how home charging works, what it costs and what affects your electricity bill.
EV home charging guide
A simple guide to charging an electric car at home — chargers, speeds, costs and what to think about before installing one.
Start hereEV charging without a driveway
Options for charging an EV at home when you don’t have off-street parking — from public chargers to on-street solutions and workplace charging.
See optionsTethered vs untethered EV chargers
Understand the difference between fixed-cable and socketed chargers, and which setup is likely to suit your home.
CompareBest home EV chargers
The home EV chargers worth shortlisting in the UK — smart features, tariff compatibility and what to look for before you buy.
See picksFind the right EV tariff
The cheapest way to charge an EV is usually at home on a time-of-use tariff. These guides explain the main options and when each one makes sense.
Best EV tariffs UK
Compare the best EV tariffs for home charging and see which one fits your driving, charger and household usage.
Compare tariffsIntelligent Octopus Go
Octopus Energy’s smart EV tariff with a cheap overnight window and automated charging for compatible cars or chargers.
Read guideOctopus Go
The simpler Octopus EV tariff with a fixed cheap overnight window and no smart-charging compatibility requirement.
Read guideEVs, solar and your home energy setup
If you have solar panels, a home battery or you’re planning a bigger home energy upgrade, your EV can change the numbers.
Solar panels and EV charging
How solar panels and EV charging work together, when solar can reduce your charging costs, and why timing still matters.
Read guideBest solar export tariff UK
If you have panels, the right export tariff can make solar pay back faster — especially alongside cheap overnight EV charging.
Compare export tariffsAll EV charging guides
Guides and explainers covering every stage of charging an EV at home — from picking a charger to finding the cheapest tariff.
