Out of Contract by Ecotricity: regional prices, payment types, fuel options & Economy 7

Key takeaways

• Service types: Dual Fuel, Electricity, Gas
• Payment methods: Cash / Cheque, Monthly Direct Debit, Prepayment Meter
• Regions covered: 13 PES regions
• Economy 7: available on at least one option group

What to have ready

• Your postcode for regional pricing
• Your meter type, including Economy 7 if relevant
• Your annual usage or a recent bill
• Your preferred payment method
• Whether you need electricity-only, gas-only or dual fuel

If you're in a hurry

Use a whole-of-market quote first, then check the exact row in the regional tables below that matches your setup.

Compare prices with your postcode

What happens after you compare?

1. We estimate annual costs using your postcode, meter type and payment method.
2. You can compare that result with the relevant Out of Contract option group on this page.
3. If you proceed, choose the exact regional row that matches your setup before switching.

Always review tariff facts and contract terms before you complete a switch.

Internal links for this tariff cluster

Read our Ecotricity supplier guide, browse all Ecotricity tariffs, or compare broader categories such as Economy 7, dual fuel and Direct Debit tariffs.

Lowest electricity unit rate shown

The lowest electricity unit rate currently shown is 25.809p/kWh under the Dual Fuel / Prepayment Meter / standard-rate option group. Rates range up to 28.361p/kWh across regions for this group. A postcode-level quote is needed to estimate your annual cost.

Decision checklist

• Pick the right fuel/service type first.
• Keep the payment method the same across comparisons.
• Only choose an Economy 7 row if your meter and usage pattern suit it.
• Use your postcode to sense-check the regional prices.

Why regional rows matter

• Standing charges and unit rates vary by PES region.
• A tariff that looks cheap nationally may be less competitive in your area.
• Regional differences can materially change annual cost estimates.

Dual Fuel, Cash / Cheque, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

Dual Fuel, Cash / Cheque, Economy 7: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

Dual Fuel, Monthly Direct Debit, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

Dual Fuel, Monthly Direct Debit, Economy 7: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

Dual Fuel, Prepayment Meter, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

Dual Fuel, Prepayment Meter, Economy 7: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

Electricity, Cash / Cheque, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

Electricity, Cash / Cheque, Economy 7: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

Electricity, Monthly Direct Debit, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

Electricity, Monthly Direct Debit, Economy 7: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

Electricity, Prepayment Meter, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

Electricity, Prepayment Meter, Economy 7: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

Gas, Cash / Cheque, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

Gas, Monthly Direct Debit, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

Gas, Prepayment Meter, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

1) Region matters

There are separate regional records because energy pricing differs across PES areas. Do not assume a headline price applies nationally.

2) Payment method affects price

Direct Debit, bill payment and prepayment variants can differ materially. Compare like-for-like only.

3) Economy 7 is usage-sensitive

Economy 7 can help if enough usage is overnight, but can cost more overall if most use is daytime.

4) Fuel bundle changes the comparison

Dual fuel should not be compared directly with electricity-only rows unless you normalise the usage assumptions.

5) Exit fees reduce flexibility

No exit fee is currently shown on the records listed, but always confirm before switching.

6) Postcode still beats region-only estimates

Region is useful for guidance, but a postcode-based quote is more precise because it reflects the actual tariff availability and pricing for your home.

Why are there so many records for the same tariff name?

Because the tariff can vary by service type, payment method, Economy 7 status and region. This page groups them together so you can compare them in one place.

Are prices for Out of Contract the same in every region?

No. This page includes region-level records because unit rates and standing charges differ across PES regions. Your postcode is still the best way to confirm what you would actually pay.

Does Out of Contract come with Economy 7?

Yes. At least one Economy 7 option group is currently listed on this page, with separate day and off-peak unit rates shown per region.

Can I get Out of Contract as electricity-only, gas-only or dual fuel?

Current records show these service types: Dual Fuel, Electricity, Gas. Availability still depends on your home and supplier rules.

How do I switch to the exact regional option I want?

Use the grouped comparison table to find the right option type, then choose the regional row below it that matches your area and click the switch link.

Can I compare this with other tariffs from the same supplier?

Yes. Visit the Ecotricity tariffs page to compare other current products from the same supplier.

Will switching affect my supply?

In normal circumstances, no. The switch is administrative and your supply continues while the new tariff is set up.

Page details

Supplier

Ecotricity

Tariff family

Out of Contract

Regions shown

13

Page type

Canonical tariff family page

How we assess Out of Contract

• Grouped tariff view: we group records with the same tariff name into one page to avoid duplicate pages and to make comparison easier.
• Regional realism: we show multiple PES-region records because energy prices vary by area.
• Like-for-like comparison: we encourage comparison using the same payment method, service type and meter assumptions wherever possible.
• Rate transparency: we show actual unit rates (p/kWh) and standing charges (p/day) so you can estimate costs using your own usage figures.
• Availability caveat: the exact tariff you can join may still depend on your postcode and supplier eligibility checks.