Econotion / Tariffs
Tariffs
Guides to Octopus Energy's smart tariffs, the price cap and VAT on your bill, with the current rates and who each tariff suits.
Tariffs
Octopus Go review: what it costs and who it suits
Five cheap hours every night for EV households, the regional rates and a worked example.
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Octopus Agile: who it suits, and who it doesn't
How the half-hourly price is set, the 4pm to 7pm peak and the households it works for.
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Cosy Octopus for heat pumps
Three cheap periods a day for heat pump homes, the rates and when the evening peak costs more.
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Snug Octopus for storage heaters
A cheap overnight rate for homes with storage heaters, and how it compares with Economy 7.
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Octopus Flux for solar and batteries
Import and export rates for homes with solar panels and a battery, and who the tariff suits.
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Octopus Tracker explained
How the daily price follows the wholesale market, and the caps that apply.
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0% VAT on home electricity and the price cap
VAT on electricity is 0% until June 2027, with the current price cap figures and what they mean for a bill.
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Switching to Octopus: how it works
What to check before you switch, how long it takes and moving onto a smart tariff afterwards.
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Octopus Go cost calculator
A rough yearly cost on Octopus Go with your own mileage and home use.