Types of Tariffs

What types of tariffs are there?

How does Indra handle tariffs?

What types of tariffs are there? ⚡💡

Within the UK there are four major types of tariffs available to customers. These are:

Fixed 🔒

• The price per kWh stays the same throughout the day (though it can change over time). 
• Standard variable tariffs fall into this category. 
• This is the most common tariff for home energy users, but not ideal for EV charging because you can’t optimize for cheaper times.

Time of use ⏰

• Prices vary depending on the time of the day. 
• This tariff is very popular with EV users because they offer cheap overnight windows for charging. 
• Most have 2 rates per day, but some have 3 or 4. 
• Great for scheduling EV charging when energy is cheaper and greener.

Examples of Time of Use Tariffs include Octopus Go, EDF GoElectric and OVO Economy 7 

Agile 🔄

• Prices change every 30 minutes, linked to wholesale energy costs. 
• Highly dynamic and influenced by weather conditions. 
• Prices are published the evening before, so only certain smart chargers can optimize for this tariff.

Examples of Agile tariffs include Octopus Agile 

Smart Charging Tariffs 🔌

• The price depends on how you use the energy, not just when. 
• The tariff requires platform integration between your EV or EV Charger and the energy company. 
• The energy company controls when your car charges in exchange for very low rates. 

Examples of Smart Charging Tariffs include Octopus Intelligent Go, OVO Charge Anytime Bolt-On, EDF Smart Charging Bolt On, EON Next Drive Smart, Scottish Power EV 

Indra chargers are compatible with the below Smart Tariffs - click on the links to read more about out integration for each one. 

Octopus Intelligent 

OVO Charge Anytime 

EDF Smart Charging Bolt-On

 

 

How Does Indra Handle Tariffs? ⚡📱

Tariff information in the Indra platform and app is used for two main purposes:

 1. Optimizing When to Charge ⏰

We use your tariff details to schedule charging at the cheapest times, helping you save money.

 2. Calculating Charging Costs 💰

Your tariff is also used to provide accurate cost reports in the Indra App, so you can track your spending easily.