Intelligent Octopus Go
A six-hour overnight cheap rate, plus extra cheap slots whenever Octopus schedules your car to charge.
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Who it suits
- EV owners with a compatible car or charger who plug in most nights
- Homes that also run a battery or heat pump overnight: the whole house gets the cheap rate during scheduled slots
Who it is not for
- Cars and chargers that are not on the compatibility list
- Anyone uncomfortable with Octopus choosing when the car charges
Rates by region
Inc VAT, from the Octopus API on 2026-09-28. Enter a postcode to highlight your region.
| Region | 23:30–05:30 | 05:30–23:30 | Standing | Exit fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern England (A) | 8.40p | 38.94p | 54.26p/day | £50 |
| East Midlands (B) | 8.40p | 36.93p | 53.28p/day | £50 |
| London (C) | 8.40p | 37.26p | 44.41p/day | £50 |
| Merseyside and North Wales (D) | 8.40p | 40.34p | 70.08p/day | £50 |
| West Midlands (E) | 8.40p | 36.64p | 59.44p/day | £50 |
| North East England (F) | 8.40p | 36.98p | 63.74p/day | £50 |
| North West England (G) | 8.40p | 38.37p | 47.09p/day | £50 |
| Southern England (H) | 8.40p | 38.34p | 49.85p/day | £50 |
| South East England (J) | 8.40p | 39.15p | 54.82p/day | £50 |
| South Wales (K) | 8.40p | 38.49p | 57.08p/day | £50 |
| South West England (L) | 8.40p | 39.03p | 58.30p/day | £50 |
| Yorkshire (M) | 8.40p | 36.28p | 63.90p/day | £50 |
| South Scotland (N) | 8.40p | 37.76p | 64.51p/day | £50 |
| North Scotland (P) | 8.40p | 39.11p | 58.04p/day | £50 |
What you need
- A smart meter sending half-hourly readings
- A compatible EV or smart charger
- A 12-month fixed term at present; check the exit fee in the table
The product open to new customers is a 12-month fixed term; the exit fee is in the table.
See Intelligent Octopus Go at OctopusAgainst the rivals
| Tariff | Off-peak | Window | Peak | Needs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Octopus Go | 8.40p (region J; enter a postcode above for yours) | your region's table above | 39.15p | see requirements |
| E.ON Next Next Drive Smart | 8.5p | 00:00 to 06:00, plus any time E.ON schedules the car to charge | 32.363p | A compatible EV and charger, a smart meter with half-hourly readings; 12-month fix, no exit fee |
| E.ON Next Next Drive | 10p | 00:00 to 06:00 | Not published | An EV and a smart meter; 12-month fix, no exit feePeak rate is given in a postcode quote, not on the page. |
| EDF GoElectric | 6.99p | 23:00 to 06:00 | Not published | A smart meter; prices fixed for the tariff termPeak rate is given in a postcode quote, not on the page. |
| British Gas EV Power | 9p | 00:00 to 05:00 | Not published | Any EV and any home charger, and a smart meterPeak rate is given in a postcode quote, not on the page. |
Rival rates read from each supplier's page on the date shown in the assumptions box; where a supplier prices by region the range is given, and where the page gives no figure we say so rather than estimate one.
Assumptions
- Octopus rates
- Octopus Energy public API, all 14 regions, direct debit, inc VAT, snapshot 2026-09-28 (Octopus API)
- Rival rates
- Read from each supplier's page, latest 2026-09-24
- Not modelled
- Dual-fuel discounts, prepayment rates, business tariffs
Rates checked 20 September 2026. Check them again before you commit to anything.
Run the numbers
Ofgem multi-rate typical values: low 5.2, medium 9.3, high 16.7 kWh a day.
Off-peak default is Intelligent Octopus Go (23:30–05:30), which needs a compatible EV or charger. Enter a postcode for your region's rates.
Questions
- What is the difference between Go and Intelligent Go?
- Go is a fixed cheap window that you use with a timer. Intelligent Go has a longer window, and Octopus can add cheap slots outside it when it schedules your charging, but it needs a compatible car or charger.
- Is Intelligent Octopus Go a fixed tariff?
- The product open to new customers when this page was checked is a 12-month fixed term. The rates table shows the exit fee. A variable version has been offered before and may return.