Best cheap evening & off-peak electricity tariffs (2026)
Shift usage to cheaper hours and pay below the price cap. Compare the best time-of-use tariffs for 2026.
Compare off-peak tariffsPay less by using power off-peak
Time-of-use tariffs give a cheap off-peak rate (often overnight or in the evening) in exchange for a higher peak rate. If you can shift big loads - EV charging, dishwasher, washing machine or a home battery - to the cheap window, your average rate can drop well below the cap.
The right tariff depends on your daily pattern and which loads you can move. We compare the whole market to find your cheapest option.
Who benefits most
EV drivers
Overnight charging at ~7p/kWh is the single biggest off-peak win.
Battery owners
Charge a home battery off-peak and run the house on it at peak times.
Flexible households
If you can run appliances in the cheap window, an off-peak tariff pays off.
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FAQs
What is an off-peak electricity tariff?
A time-of-use tariff charges less off-peak and more at peak; shifting big loads to the cheap window can take you below the cap.
Are off-peak tariffs worth it in 2026?
Yes if you can move usage - with the cap up 13% from July, the best smart off-peak rates around 7p/kWh save more than ever.
Do I need a smart meter?
Yes - off-peak tariffs use half-hourly smart meter data to apply the rates.
Find your cheapest off-peak deal
Compare time-of-use tariffs on your usage today.
No obligation. Reviewed 5 June 2026.
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