EON v11 or Octopus Go

RossLoughnane

Hi all, 

Firstly, I'd like to thank all the amazing people on here who help each other. I have been an avid reader and they've often solved my problems without me needing to post. 

I recently purchased an EV car. (It's yet to arrive) When I saw EON's v11 tariff, I signed up almost immediately. After reading some more, I saw that Octopus have an EV specific tariff... Octopus Go. (EON used to have one but it is no longer offered.) 

I feel like Octopus' tariff is a better deal but am starting to second guess myself. I am currently in the 14 day cooling-off period between the two suppliers. (Gas is staying with EON)

The electrcity rates are: 

EON
SC - 37.92p
UR - 29.24p

Octopus Go
SC - 24.01p
UR between 4:30 and 00:30 - 30.83p
UR between 00:30 and 4:30 - 7.5p

What do you all think? 

Ultrasonic

Are you possibly comparing current rates with Octopus to rates after 1 April with EOn? The EOn numbers match the 1 April onwards SVR rates for the Eastern Region.

From what you've posted the Octopus rates would almost certainly be better but I'm doubtful it's a genuine comparison...

RossLoughnane

When I spoke to Octopus, they assured me that they are the rates for after April. I was very doubtful too. 

QrizB

Octopus Go is a 12-month fixed tariff. If you apply to join them on that tariff, that's the one you'll get.

On the face of it, even if you use all your electricity on the "day" rate (so make no use of the Octopus Go off-peak period at all) it seems likely that the lower standing charge on Octopus Go will balance out the higher unit rate.

In your position I'd switch to Go.

(Full disclosure; I'm already a Go customer.)

RossLoughnane

Thank you! 

Keep_pedalling

With an EV coming it really is a no brainier. Since I got my EV in September it has used 40% of our electricity consumption even though I am not a high mileage driver. 

Do you have a delivery date for your EV yet? Lead times for most are horrendous.

RossLoughnane

@Keep_pedalling. Should be May... hopefully... I'm not holding my breath though. 

Keep_pedalling

RossLoughnane said:

@Keep_pedalling. Should be May... hopefully... I'm not holding my breath though. 

Not a BMW or VW is it? They now have problems with parts made in Ukraine. 

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RossLoughnane said:

Hi all, 

Firstly, I'd like to thank all the amazing people on here who help each other. I have been an avid reader and they've often solved my problems without me needing to post. 

I recently purchased an EV car. (It's yet to arrive) When I saw EON's v11 tariff, I signed up almost immediately. After reading some more, I saw that Octopus have an EV specific tariff... Octopus Go. (EON used to have one but it is no longer offered.) 

I feel like Octopus' tariff is a better deal but am starting to second guess myself. I am currently in the 14 day cooling-off period between the two suppliers. (Gas is staying with EON)

The electrcity rates are: 

EON
SC - 37.92p
UR - 29.24p

Octopus Go
SC - 24.01p
UR between 4:30 and 00:30 - 30.83p
UR between 00:30 and 4:30 - 7.5p

What do you all think? 

Under the present rules you cannot sign up for Go; Go Faster or the Intelligent tariff for EVs unless you actually own an EV and have an EVSE. If you switch, Octopus will put you on its flexible tariff until you meet the EV sign up criteria.

Our Octopus Go Tariff is designed for customers who either own or long-term lease a battery electric vehicle or a plug-in hybrid vehicle that they'll be charging at home, so you need one to join. If you sign up without one, or you're in the process of getting one, we'll be here to help find you another tariff that's more suitable for your setup in the meantime.

RossLoughnane

@Keep_pedalling Nope, went for a Tesla. Not sure if there will still be problems. 

RossLoughnane

Dolor said:

RossLoughnane said:

Hi all, 

Firstly, I'd like to thank all the amazing people on here who help each other. I have been an avid reader and they've often solved my problems without me needing to post. 

I recently purchased an EV car. (It's yet to arrive) When I saw EON's v11 tariff, I signed up almost immediately. After reading some more, I saw that Octopus have an EV specific tariff... Octopus Go. (EON used to have one but it is no longer offered.) 

I feel like Octopus' tariff is a better deal but am starting to second guess myself. I am currently in the 14 day cooling-off period between the two suppliers. (Gas is staying with EON)

The electrcity rates are: 

EON
SC - 37.92p
UR - 29.24p

Octopus Go
SC - 24.01p
UR between 4:30 and 00:30 - 30.83p
UR between 00:30 and 4:30 - 7.5p

What do you all think? 

Under the present rules you cannot sign up for Go; Go Faster or the Intelligent tariff for EVs unless you actually own an EV and have an EVSE. If you switch, Octopus will put you on its flexible tariff until you meet the EV sign up criteria.

Our Octopus Go Tariff is designed for customers who either own or long-term lease a battery electric vehicle or a plug-in hybrid vehicle that they'll be charging at home, so you need one to join. If you sign up without one, or you're in the process of getting one, we'll be here to help find you another tariff that's more suitable for your setup in the meantime.

Ahhh good point! Is it worth delaying my Octopus start date then till middle of April? 

The interim Octopus tariff is :
SC - 24p
UR - 38p

Compared to EON
SC - 37.92p
UR - 29.24p