Intelligent Octopus Go Rates: What to Check After April 2026
Last updated: 2 October 2026
In a rush? Use your current quote, not an April headline, to decide whether Intelligent Octopus Go suits you. Octopus's public page currently advertises 7.6p/kWh smart charging; your account's quote and terms are what matter.
Is the old 3.49p rate still available?
I cannot verify a current 3.49p/kWh offer from the official sources checked for this update. Do not assume it applies to your home, or that every customer moved to a single 8p rate. The April price-cap update gives wider bill context, but does not establish that specific EV charging rate.
My earlier April article recorded a 5.20p/kWh rate in Cornwall. That is a historical account example, not a current quote for Cornwall or elsewhere. If you arrived here looking for April's rate change, get a fresh quote before making a switch.
What the current tariff page says
On 2 October 2026, Octopus advertises 7.6p/kWh, a home off-peak window of 23:30–05:30, and up to six hours of smart charging per 24 hours. Its page says the current offer is fixed with a £50 early exit fee. Check the live tariff, eligibility checker and postcode quote for your setup.
Octopus can schedule smart charging outside the usual window. Use the actual schedule and account terms, rather than creating a charging slot yourself and assuming it qualifies. If another app or charger has its own schedule, check that it will not prevent Octopus from controlling the charge.
Work out your energy cost per mile
Divide the electricity price in pence per kWh by your miles per kWh. At an assumed 5 miles/kWh:
| Example unit rate | Energy cost per mile |
|---|---|
| 3.49p (historical example only) | 0.698p |
| 5.20p (earlier account example) | 1.04p |
| 7.6p (current advertised rate) | 1.52p |
These figures cover charging energy only. Your efficiency, charging losses, standing charge and any charging outside the cheap period change the real cost. Use energy drawn from the supply for the most useful comparison; dashboard driving efficiency alone does not include every charging loss.
Compare the whole home, too
Add up the EV charging you can move, the electricity you use in the daytime and the standing charge. A cheap EV rate may not offset a higher daytime bill if most household use happens outside the off-peak period.
At 300kWh, a 7.6p rate gives £22.80 of energy cost. Use your own monthly kWh and quoted rate for the same calculation, then add other household usage. This is a worked example, not a promised monthly bill.
What I find useful in practice
I have used Octopus across two properties and use it with my Tesla. Timing household use around the cheap periods has been useful alongside charging the car. I check the slots in the Octopus app before planning around them. My earlier setup and rates are personal examples; compatibility and prices can change.
Before you switch
- Check your EV or charger in Octopus's eligibility tool.
- Read both daytime and off-peak unit rates.
- Compare standing charges and exit fees.
- Check which charging sessions qualify and how the schedule works.
The button uses my referral link. For eligible home-energy switches, credit depends on the referral conditions; see my Octopus referral guide.
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I’m Steven, founder of MoneyAppReviews. I test money apps, referral programs, and EV tools in real life before I write about them. I drive a 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, use Octopus Intelligent Go for home charging, and regularly track costs, savings, and app performance over time. I focus on practical, evidence-based reviews that help people decide what is actually worth using, not just what pays the highest commission.
