Make your home energy work harder for you. From Economy 7/10 and EV overnight plans to smart time-of-use and support for restricted meters, Energy Plus matches you with the right special tariff for how you live.
Special domestic tariffs are plans tailored to particular meter types, appliances, or usage patterns. They can unlock cheaper rates at certain times, support electric vehicles or heat pumps, or make it easier to manage costs on prepayment and restricted meters. The right plan depends on your meter, when you use energy, and your household needs.
Good to know: Availability varies by region and meter type. Some special tariffs require a smart meter or a multi-register meter. We can check your eligibility and handle the switch for you.
Economy 7 provides two unit rates: a cheaper off-peak night rate for around 7 hours and a higher day rate. Ideal for homes with storage heaters or those who can run dishwashers, washing machines, and EV charging overnight.
Economy 10 splits cheaper electricity across several off-peak windows, often including some daytime hours. Helpful for warm-up cycles on electric heating and families at home during the day.
EV tariffs offer a very low rate for a short overnight window (typically 4–7 hours) to charge your car cheaply while you sleep. Some providers also optimise charging through smart chargers.
Tariffs tailored to air-source and ground-source heat pumps incentivise running the system when electricity is cheaper or greener. Smart control can pre-heat your home in off-peak windows.
Time-of-use (ToU) tariffs vary the price across the day. Some are fixed off-peak/on-peak bands; others are dynamic, reflecting wholesale prices. Great if you can shift laundry, heating and EV charging away from peak hours.
Top up as you go using a smart prepay meter, app, PayPoint or Post Office. Helps with budgeting and avoiding bill surprises. Emergency credit and friendly-hours features may be available.
Some homes have legacy or regional meter types (e.g., Dynamic Teleswitching (DTS), White Meter, RHT, Total Heat Total Control). We help you understand your meter, find compatible tariffs, or move to a simpler setup where appropriate.
Choose electricity backed by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs) or suppliers that invest in UK renewables. Pair with ToU or EV tariffs for extra impact.
| Tariff Type | Best For | Meter Needed | Off-peak Window | Key Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy 7 | Night-time users, storage heaters | E7 or smart dual-rate | ~7 hours overnight (varies) | Higher day rate if usage not shifted |
| Economy 10 | Spread usage, some day heating | E10 / multi-register | Multiple windows incl. day | Availability is region-dependent |
| EV Overnight | EV charging at home | Smart meter + EV charger | 4–7 hours overnight | Check window fits your charge time |
| Heat Pump | Heat pump users | Smart meter | Fixed or dynamic ToU | Works best with smart controls |
| Smart ToU | Flexible households | Smart meter | Varies by tariff | Shift usage to maximise savings |
| Prepayment | Budgeting & pay-as-you-go | Prepay or smart prepay | N/A | Rates/fees differ from credit |
Illustrative overview only. Actual availability, rates, off-peak hours and eligibility vary by region, meter type and supplier.
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Check your current day vs night usage. As a rule of thumb, Economy 7 can pay off if you can shift at least 30–40% of electricity to off-peak hours. We can analyse your bills or smart meter data to estimate savings.
Not always. Economy 7/10 and some restricted meters work without a smart meter, but smart meters unlock the widest range of time-of-use and EV tariffs, plus easier reads and better insight.
These tariffs change prices throughout the day, often daily, reflecting wholesale costs. They can be very cheap off-peak but higher at peak. Best for households with flexibility and some automation.
Often yes, but it depends on your heating system and what controls it. We can assess whether a meter exchange or a reconfiguration is suitable and whether it would broaden your tariff choices.
Yes, most standard variable prepayment tariffs are covered by Ofgem’s price cap. Fixed or special deals may have different pricing. We will confirm how the cap applies in your case.
Some fixed-term tariffs charge exit fees if you leave early. Variable tariffs typically do not. We will highlight any fees before you switch.
Yes. If you are responsible for the energy account, you can switch tariffs. For meter exchanges or EV charger installs, check your tenancy agreement and get landlord permission first.
Some legacy meters have seasonal variations. We’ll confirm your meter’s switching times and help set timers so your key appliances run at the cheapest times year-round.
Not necessarily. Prices depend on the supplier and market conditions. We compare green and non-green options and show you total estimated costs so you can decide confidently.
Most switches complete within 5–15 working days, subject to your supplier and meter type. Your energy supply will not be interrupted during the switch.
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