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 with EV charging?
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.
A simple guide to charging an electric car at home — chargers, speeds, costs and what to think about before installing one.
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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.
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Understand the difference between fixed-cable and socketed chargers, and which setup is likely to suit your home.
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The home EV chargers worth shortlisting in the UK — smart features, tariff compatibility and what to look for before you buy.
See picks →Find 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.
Compare the best EV tariffs for home charging and see which one fits your driving, charger and household usage.
Compare tariffs →Intelligent Octopus Go
Octopus Energy’s smart EV tariff with a cheap overnight window and automated charging for compatible cars or chargers.
Read guide → Simple tariffOctopus Go
The simpler Octopus EV tariff with a fixed cheap overnight window and no smart-charging compatibility requirement.
Read guide →EVs, 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.
How solar panels and EV charging work together, when solar can reduce your charging costs, and why timing still matters.
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If you have panels, the right export tariff can make solar pay back faster — especially alongside cheap overnight EV charging.
Compare export tariffs →Not sure where to start?
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All EV charging guides
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