Welcome to Electric Road’s ‘Top 5 Electricity Suppliers’ Summer 2022.
At Electric Road, our key objective is to be as useful as we possibly can be for those considering their first/next electric car and related products & services. Electricity suppliers are naturally very important to many electric car owners and while price is the key consideration, renewable energy is a significant factor for a lot of owners.
Owner Ratings
Based on the 5-bolt rating system from over 1,800 Owner Reviews received up to and including 30th June, Electric Road (ER) has extracted the top 5 highest-rated electricity suppliers. Within the review forms, all owners have to provide a bolt rating out of 5 on their current supplier & tariff. We’ve then worked out the average rating for each supplier.
We hope this summary of EV owners’ opinions will help you make the right decision when the time comes to consider a new electricity supplier. The Top 5 Electricity Suppliers will be updated each quarter ensuring you have the latest trends from the ER audience.
Top 5 Electricity Suppliers
1. Octopus Energy
Octopus Energy are our clear winners once more with a substantially higher (average) owner rating score than the other companies in the Top 5.
About Octopus Energy
In 2016, Octopus entered the market to disrupt the status quo with energy that’s good for the planet, good for your wallet, and, honestly, good for your soul. Today, we power more than 3 million UK homes and businesses with award-winning green energy. To this day, 92% of our customers rate us as 5* Excellent on TrustPilot; and we’re the only supplier to be recommended by consumer champion, Which? 5 years in a row…
(as published on their website, July 2022).
Here’s what some of our owners have to say about Octopus Energy:
‘Octopus – best customer experience I’ve ever had, shame bills currently so high, but not supplier’s fault.’
Porsche Taycan 4S Sport Turismo 93kWh 2022, Mark N. Read the full Owner Review here
‘Company helpful and quick to respond to queries.’
Nissan LEAF e+ Tekna 2019, James. Read the full Owner Review here
‘Octopus standard rate – but hope to go onto special EV tariff when l get a home charger installed. I would recommend them because of their commitment to renewables.’
Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR Ultimate 2022, Mark. Read the full Owner Review here
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2. OVO Energy
About OVO Energy
We’re an energy supplier with sights set high: helping save the planet. Which is why we use great green tech and tree-planting power to fight climate change from all corners. Just by joining us you’ll be cutting about 1 tonne of carbon a year! (1)
Notes
1. By switching to OVO Energy you could reduce your carbon footprint by up to 792kg of carbon per year. This is based on the carbon emissions caused in the production and consumption of the 100% renewable electricity OVO provides as standard, compared to the emissions caused by the production and consumption of UK grid average electricity. Average UK household energy consumption figures were sourced from BEIS (2019). The carbon emissions factors were calculated by the Carbon Trust.
(as published on their website, July 2022).
Here’s what some of our owners have to say about OVO Energy:
‘OVO Energy fixed term eco tariff – they’ve been fine for us so happily recommend them to others.’
Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD 2022, Brett. Read the full Owner Review here
‘OVO – excellent customer service.’
MG5 EV SR 2021, Brett. Read the full Owner Review here
‘OVO Energy as they have a free tie-in to bp pulse which gives free charging at a lot of the bp charging units and reduced-price charging at the others.’
Jaguar I-PACE 400 HSE 2021, Phil P. Read the full Owner Review here
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3. EDF
About EDF
GoElectric EV tariffs for your car and home:
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Get cheaper charging overnight at just 4.5p per kWh
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Charge up for less than £5 while you sleep (1)
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100% zero carbon renewable electricity (2)
Notes
- EV charging based on using a 7kW home charger and EDF’s GoElectric35 tariff at 4.5p/kWh off-peak.
- EDF’s EV tariffs are backed with 100% zero carbon renewable electricity. Electricity for EDF’s GoElectric tariff comes from renewable sources like wind, solar, biomass, tidal and hydroelectric. At the end of each fuel mix reporting year, EDF will make sure they’ve purchased enough renewable electricity from EDF owned renewable generation to match the total volume of electricity supplied to all their customers on the GoElectric tariff. A fuel mix reporting year begins on 1 April and ends on 31 March the following year. UK Fuel Mix disclosure information published by the Government (BEIS), recognises electricity from wind, solar and nuclear fuel produces zero carbon dioxide emissions at the point of generation. See EDF’s tariff table for more information.
(as published on their website, July 2022).
Here’s what some of our owners think of EDF:
‘EDF 98 charge – great rates for off-peak charging.’
Ford Mustang Mach-E SR AWD 2021, Alastair Johnson. Read the full Owner Review here
‘eDF standard – it works out cheaper overall for me than any special EV tariff (though still expensive).’
Kia EV6 2022, Russell F. Read the full Owner Review here
‘EDF Go Electric – I like it as I can charge my car whenever I want rather than at just off-peak times.’
Hyundai IONIQ 5 2021, Alan. Read the full Owner Review here
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4. E.ON
About E.ON
E.ON Next supply homes with 100% renewable electricity as well as improved customer service with a dedicated team of Energy Specialists. And no exit fees on any tariffs. That’s feel-good energy.
(as published on their website, July 2022).
Here’s what some of our owners think of E.ON:
‘E ON – costs have been increasing however they haven’t let me down and have been reliable.’
Jaguar I-PACE 2020, Nash Kumar. Read the full Owner Review here
‘E.ON – as they offer an annual deal that includes Economy 7 for half price overnight rates.’
Honda e 2020, Peter. Read the full Owner Review here
‘EON Smart Pay As You Go, dual rate. Expensive but easy to manage.’
BMW i3S 120Ah 2020, Sam Watson. Read the full Owner Review here
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5. Shell Energy
About Shell Energy
Everyone in the UK should be able to choose 100% renewable electricity for their home. That’s why it comes as standard on all Shell Energy tariffs. Electricity from Shell Energy comes from 100% renewable sources like wind, solar and biomass.
(as published on their website, July 2022).
Here’s what some of our owners think of Shell Energy:
‘Shell, SVT. The current energy crisis means there’s no better option.’
Volkswagen ID.4 First Edition 2021, Stuart. Read the full Owner Review here
‘Shell Energy standard tariff.’
Volkswagen ID.4 2021, Cameron. Read the full Owner Review here
‘Shell Energy – Energy August 2023 Direct Debit.’
Jaguar I-PACE 2022, Eoin Woods. Read the full Owner Review here
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