EDF offers £50 payment to people who make one change in November

Energy company EDF is offering £50 cashback to anyone who signs up for any of its electric vehicle (EV) tariffs during November, in what it said was a move to help drivers charge their EV for less. The limited time offer of £50 will mean that two of EDF’s EV tariffs, GoElectric Overnight and Pod Point EV Exclusive, will become the cheapest options on the market, it claims.

The full range of EV tariffs - GoElectric Overnight, Pod Point EV Exclusive, EVolve and Pod Point Plug & Power - all come with five hours of cheaper electricity every night between 12am and 5am for both customers’ homes and cars, and are backed by 100% zero-carbon electricity. EDF said its EV tariffs were compatible with all vehicles, regardless of the make or model.

For an average motorist, charging with GoElectric Overnight will save drivers £828 a year compared to petrol, the company said. Compared with using the public charging network, EV drivers charging with the tariff would save £752, EDF said.

Rich Hughes, director of retail at EDF, said: "We are dedicated to helping customers reduce their energy costs while supporting the transition to electric vehicles and greener energy. This deal means we’re offering two of the most affordable EV tariffs in the market by giving customers £50 back in their pocket. Plus, with all our tariffs offering competitive off-peak rates, we hope it will encourage more drivers to drive electric and save cash and carbon in the process."

EDF operates partnerships with Drive Electric for electric vehicle leasing, and Pod Point, a provider of EV chargers. EDF’s EV tariffs are as follows:

GoElectric Overnight

Provides five hours of off-peak electricity at 8.99p per kWh. Compatible with any make of charger.

Pod Point EV Exclusive

Off-peak rates of 8.49p per kWh, available for new Pod Point customers.

EVolve

Motorists can save £200 a year, and never pay more than the Ofgem price cap, EDF claims. Variable tariff offering the same electricity day rate as standard variable and an off-peak rate priced 10p lower than the Standard Variable Direct Debit price cap rate. Compatible with any make of charger.

Pod Point Plug & Power

Offers drivers the ability to purchase a Pod Point Solo 3S charger for an initial payment of £499, with the remaining cost for the charger is spread over two years and integrated into the tariff.

To be eligible for the £50 credit, new or existing customers will need to sign up for any EV tariff during November and the credit will be applied to their account within 30 days of signing up. Customers are required to have a smart meter and be opted into half-hourly meter readings to sign up for any of EDF's EV tariffs.