Record fuel prices push drivers toward EVs
Diesel has hit £2 a litre for the first time, according to RAC data, and EDF says drivers covering the average 7,100 miles a year could cut their annual fuel spend from £1,501 on diesel to just £135 on its GoElectric tariff. That works out at a potential £1,366 saving compared with diesel or £1,428 versus petrol, provided you charge at the off-peak rate of 6.66p/kWh.
How the tariff works
GoElectric gives seven hours of off-peak charging every night between 11pm and 6am, the longest window among current EV tariffs. Adding the Smart Charging bolt-on lets EDF shift your charging to the cheapest times and knocks another £60 off the bill. All three EDF EV tariffs run on 100% zero-carbon electricity and work with any make or model of car.
What the numbers actually mean
The figures assume 3.5 miles per kWh efficiency and current pump prices; real-world results will vary with driving style, exact vehicle and whether you can charge at home. We looked at similar off-peak EV deals last week and the pattern is the same: big running-cost gains only appear if you avoid daytime rates.
Joe Souto, Director of Retail at EDF, said: “At a time when fuel costs are at a record high, drivers are understandably wondering how they can reduce the cost of getting from A to B. While making the switch to an EV is a bigger decision than simply changing your electricity tariff, the potential savings on day-to-day running costs are increasingly hard to ignore.
“For example, drivers who can charge at home using EDF’s GoElectric tariff, could save £1,366 a year compared to driving a diesel car. As fuel prices continue to climb, it's clear that electric driving can offer significant savings as well as helping drivers lower their carbon footprint.”
You can compare EDF’s current energy deals and other suppliers on our gas and electricity pages before deciding whether an EV tariff fits your household.
