EDF gives EV owners two extra hours of off-peak charging

Energy supplier EDF is extending its off-peak charging window for EV drivers from the start of April.

From April 1, customers on any of the network’s EV tariffs will get an extra two hours of off-peak charging every night, with the new window offering cut-price energy between 11pm and 6am rather than the previous midnight to 5am.

The move means that an EV could take on board enough energy every night to drive between 140 and 210 miles for as little as 8.5p/kWh.

The deal is open to new and existing customers on the GoElectric, Pod Point Plug & Power and Pod Point EV Exclusive tariffs, with the extension automatically applied to customer’s tariffs.

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 it’s 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 Britain’s transition to a more electric, sustainable future – all while saving money.”

With a dedicated off-peak tariff, EV drivers can run their car for as little as 2p per mile. With fuel costs soaring to near-record levels, that compares to around 17p per mile for an average petrol car.