EDF Pod Power review (November 2026)

A twelve-month fixed EV tariff with a seven-hour overnight rate, available to households with a Pod Point Solo 3S home charger.

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Contents

The short answer

Who EDF Pod Power is most likely to work for

Pod Power is a focused choice for an EV-owning household that already has the qualifying Pod Point Solo 3S charger. Its value comes from moving real charging into the fixed overnight window, not from the tariff name alone.

In its favour

Seven-hour overnight rate from 11pm to 6am
Fixed electricity prices for twelve months
Qualifying Pod Point charger owners get a dedicated tariff option
Lower rate applies to all household electricity used in the window

Against it

Only available with the qualifying Pod Point Solo 3S charger
Higher day rate still applies for most of the day
Requires a connected smart meter and half-hourly readings
Fixed pricing does not follow a falling price cap

Read the fuller verdict and trade-offs

It is not automatically the right EDF EV deal for every driver. The charger requirement limits who can take it, and a household still needs to check the daytime price, standing charge and exit terms against the broader Go Electric tariff.

The cheap rate is a fixed seven-hour window. Charging that starts before 11pm or continues after 6am is charged at the day rate.
Pod Power is not a general EV tariff: the Pod Point Solo 3S charger requirement is part of the product.
The day rate matters just as much as the headline off-peak rate for a household that uses most electricity during the day and evening.
A fixed tariff will not automatically become cheaper if the Ofgem price cap falls during its term.

Tariff facts at a glance

Current version: Pod Power 18m v5; View product code
EDF_PODPOINT_EV_FIX_POWER_18M_V5_HH
Price changes: By time band; The same scheduled price periods repeat each day
Today’s full-day rate vs cap: Comparison unavailable; A full-day regional average is needed for today’s comparison
Estimated annual cost: Estimate unavailable; There is not enough verified rate data for an annual illustration

Key tariff facts

18-month fixed term
£100 exit fee (FLAT)
Monthly Direct Debit · Single-register meter
Compatible smart meter required
Electricity tariff

Price history

How EDF Pod Power prices have moved

The line is the average price for each day; the shaded range shows the cheapest and most expensive prices within it.

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Last 30 days average, cheapest and most expensive prices, pence per kWh
Period	Average	Cheapest	Most expensive
10 Oct	24.55p	6.18p	32.11p
11 Oct	24.55p	6.18p	32.11p
12 Oct	24.55p	6.18p	32.11p
13 Oct	24.55p	6.18p	32.11p
14 Oct	24.55p	6.18p	32.11p
15 Oct	24.55p	6.18p	32.11p
16 Oct	24.55p	6.18p	32.11p
17 Oct	24.55p	6.18p	32.11p
18 Oct	24.55p	6.18p	32.11p
19 Oct	24.55p	6.18p	32.11p
20 Oct	24.55p	6.18p	32.11p
21 Oct	25.27p	6.18p	33.13p
22 Oct	25.27p	6.18p	33.13p
23 Oct	25.27p	6.18p	33.13p
24 Oct	25.27p	6.18p	33.13p
25 Oct	24.51p	6.18p	33.13p
26 Oct	25.27p	6.18p	33.13p
27 Oct	25.27p	6.18p	33.13p
28 Oct	25.27p	6.18p	33.13p
29 Oct	25.27p	6.18p	33.13p
30 Oct	25.27p	6.18p	33.13p
31 Oct	27.22p	6.18p	35.88p
01 Nov	27.22p	6.18p	35.88p
02 Nov	27.22p	6.18p	35.88p
03 Nov	27.22p	6.18p	35.88p
04 Nov	27.22p	6.18p	35.88p
05 Nov	27.22p	6.18p	35.88p

View history coverage and range

Combined across 7 versions of this tariff, each shown for the period it was on sale. We hold prices from Jul 2026. A gap means no version of this tariff was on sale then.

What this selected history can show

27 of 30 days are represented in the stored history. The figures below use complete daily or monthly periods only, so a partial period cannot create a false low or high.

This summary remains at daily or monthly level. Any separate statistics panel uses the complete daily distribution fields supplied by the rollup rather than inferring them from this chart.

Lowest complete-period rate: 6.18p/kWh
Highest complete-period rate: 35.88p/kWh
Mean of complete-period averages: 25.38p/kWh

Regional comparison

How prices differ across Great Britain

EDF Pod Power unit rate and standing charge by region

The average price per unit on 5 November 2026, including VAT. The table also shows the daily standing charge.

Selected region

South Wales

Unit rate: 27.22p/kWh
Standing charge: 55.4p/day

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Eastern England27.63pStanding charge per day: 51.8pEast Midlands26.78pStanding charge per day: 51.5pLondon28.54pStanding charge per day: 42.9pMerseyside and North Wales26.88pStanding charge per day: 67.7pWest Midlands26.35pStanding charge per day: 57.2pNorth East England25.81pStanding charge per day: 61.6pNorth West England28.18pStanding charge per day: 45.7pSouthern England27.94pStanding charge per day: 47.8pSouth East England27.77pStanding charge per day: 52.3pSouth Wales27.22pStanding charge per day: 55.4pSouth West England27.22pStanding charge per day: 55.6pYorkshire25.80pStanding charge per day: 61.7pSouthern Scotland26.28pStanding charge per day: 61.4pNorthern Scotland27.10pStanding charge per day: 55.1p

25.80p28.54p

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EDF Pod Power unit rate and standing charge by region, by region
Region	Per kWh	Standing charge per day
Yorkshire	25.80p	61.7p
North East England	25.81p	61.6p
Southern Scotland	26.28p	61.4p
West Midlands	26.35p	57.2p
East Midlands	26.78p	51.5p
Merseyside and North Wales	26.88p	67.7p
Northern Scotland	27.10p	55.1p
South Wales	27.22p	55.4p
South West England	27.22p	55.6p
Eastern England	27.63p	51.8p
South East England	27.77p	52.3p
Southern England	27.94p	47.8p
North West England	28.18p	45.7p
London	28.54p	42.9p

Northern Ireland has a separate electricity market and is not covered by these regions.

Household fit

Who EDF Pod Power might be good for

The right answer depends on your equipment, routine and tolerance for changing prices—not just how much electricity you use.

Likely to suit

Pod Point Solo 3S owners who charge an EV at home overnight
Homes able to schedule charging and other flexible loads between 11pm and 6am
Drivers who want a fixed overnight charging price rather than daily price changes
Households that can compare the day rate, standing charge and exit terms against Go Electric before committing

Less likely to suit

Homes without the qualifying Pod Point Solo 3S charger
Drivers who mainly charge away from home or cannot schedule overnight charging
Households with large daytime or early-evening electricity use that would mostly pay the day rate
Anyone looking for a tariff that follows wholesale prices or has no fixed-term commitment

Before switching

Check the requirements and what will affect the result

What you need

A Pod Point Solo 3S home charger, as required by EDF’s current Pod Power offer
A fully connected smart meter with half-hourly readings, so EDF can bill the day and night bands
An electricity account with EDF, subject to the tariff and meter checks in the application journey
A twelve-month fixed agreement; check the current tariff terms for early-exit charges before switching

What drives what you pay

How much electricity, especially car charging, lands in the 11pm to 6am off-peak window
How much of the household’s normal use remains at the higher day rate
The car’s consumption and charging schedule, rather than simply the number of miles driven
The standing charge and current exit terms in the quote for your region

How it works

How EDF Pod Power sets its prices

From 11pm to 6am, electricity is charged at the off-peak rate. From 6am until 11pm, it is charged at the day rate. The live band schedule above shows the current regional rates on both sides of that boundary.

Read the full pricing explanation

The tariff is fixed for twelve months, so the unit rates and standing charge shown in a successful quote do not move with the Ofgem price cap during the term. That gives an EV owner a fixed overnight charging cost, but also means they do not benefit if the cap falls.

A fully connected smart meter sending half-hourly readings is needed so EDF can identify overnight use. The same lower rate applies to household electricity in the window; it is not limited to the car.

Practical advice

Getting the most out of EDF Pod Power

Schedule the charge inside the whole off-peak window

Set the car or charger to start no earlier than 11pm and to finish by 6am. A schedule that begins on arrival home can turn an otherwise cheap charge into day-rate use.

Use the same window for flexible household loads

The lower rate is not reserved for the car. A dishwasher, washing machine or hot-water timer can also use the overnight band when it is safe and practical to do so.

Compare the day rate before focusing on the overnight headline

The night rate only helps the electricity that actually lands in the window. Put your normal daytime and evening use into the calculator as well as your car charging before deciding.

Match the tariff to your home

Your largest electrical loads can change the answer

A specialist tariff can be better aligned with one large device, but its eligibility and expensive periods still matter. These are comparisons to make, not automatic recommendations.

If you have an EV

EDF Pod Power is already designed around electric-vehicle charging. Compare its cheap window, daytime rate, automation and compatibility with the alternatives before choosing.

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Alternatives

Other smart tariffs from Octopus and EDF to compare

These are other smart-tariff comparisons from the two suppliers, not a claim that every option suits the same household.

EDF Go Electric

Both use the same seven-hour overnight pattern and both should be judged using the live day rate, off-peak rate, standing charge and exit terms for your region.

More detail

Pod Power is the specialist choice for a qualifying Pod Point Solo 3S owner; Go Electric is EDF’s broader EV option where that charger requirement does not apply.

Review EDF Go Electric

EDF Pod Point Plug & Power

Pod Power is for a household that already has the qualifying Pod Point charger.

More detail

Plug & Power combines a tariff with buying a Solo 3S at a reduced upfront cost and spreading the rest over a two-year deal. Compare the electricity prices separately from the hardware commitment.

Review EDF Pod Point Plug & Power

Octopus Go

Both are scheduled overnight EV tariffs.

More detail

Compare their live off-peak and day rates, the length of the cheap window, standing charge, exit fees and whether the Pod Point eligibility condition is a benefit or a barrier for your home.

Review Octopus Go

Current product options

Current versions of EDF Pod Power

View current tariff versions

The prices above use Pod Power 18m v5. Other versions may have different rates or terms, so check the name and code on your quote.

Pod Power 12m v3
EDF_PODPOINT_EV_FIX_POWER_12M_V3_HH
12-month fixed term
Unit rate
Check current quote
Standing charge
Check current quote
Payment
Monthly Direct Debit
Exit fee
£75
Pod Power 18m v3
EDF_PODPOINT_EV_FIX_POWER_18M_V3_HH
18-month fixed term
Unit rate
Check current quote
Standing charge
Check current quote
Payment
Monthly Direct Debit
Exit fee
£100
Pod Power 18m v4
EDF_PODPOINT_EV_FIX_POWER_18M_V4_HH
18-month fixed term
Unit rate
Check current quote
Standing charge
Check current quote
Payment
Monthly Direct Debit
Exit fee
£100
Pod Power 18m v5
EDF_PODPOINT_EV_FIX_POWER_18M_V5_HH
Rates shown
18-month fixed term
Unit rate
See full schedule below
Standing charge
55.41p/day
Payment
Monthly Direct Debit
Exit fee
£100

How to switch

Moving to EDF Pod Power

1
Check that your home has the qualifying Pod Point Solo 3S charger before starting an EDF Pod Power quote.
2
Make sure your smart meter is connected and sending half-hourly readings; EDF says this is needed to access its EV tariffs.
3
Read the current tariff terms and the exit charges in your quote, then set the car or charger to begin after 11pm and finish by 6am.

Frequently asked questions

Who can get EDF Pod Power?

EDF says Pod Power is available to new and existing customers with a Pod Point Solo 3S home charger. Your EDF quote and meter checks confirm whether the current offer is available at your address.

When is the off-peak rate?

Every night from 11pm to 6am. The lower rate applies to electricity used in that window, including household loads as well as EV charging.

Do I need a smart meter?

Yes. EDF says its EV tariffs need a fully connected smart meter with half-hourly readings, so it can bill day and overnight electricity at the correct rates.

How is Pod Power different from Plug & Power?

Pod Power is for a customer who already has the qualifying charger. Plug & Power is a charger-and-tariff package, with a reduced upfront payment for a Pod Point Solo 3S and the remaining charger cost spread across a two-year fixed deal.