Octopus Problem
Discussion
I am looking for some wise words.
As far as I can see, Octopus have stopped doing some of the good rates they used to do, and I am not in an area where Intelligent Octopus works.
To make sure I only charge at the night rate (circa 7p as opposed to 21p) is there a charger, or a clever gadget that would work as a timer for me?
(I've not even got an EV yet, just working out the logistics!)
As stated previous most if not all electric cars allow timed charging controlled by the instrument panel in the car or a mobile app or both.
Octopus are still doing lots of interesting rates but you typically need a Smart meter to take advantage of them. They will fit an electric smart meter pretty quickly.
Octopus are still doing lots of interesting rates but you typically need a Smart meter to take advantage of them. They will fit an electric smart meter pretty quickly.
Octopus Go now offers five hours (upgraded from four) of cheap charging 00:30 - 05:30.
You must have a smart meter to get this tariff.
Intelligent Octopus Go offers six hours as standard (23:30 - 05:30) every day plus often bonus cheap slots for charging as and when needed.
You must have a smart meter to get this tariff, and either the car or the charger must be supported by Octopus. If the charger is supported then any car can be used, but not all cars are supported if the charger isn't.
I can't think of any EV which doesn't offer a timer option to delay charge start time to enable you to benefit.
You must have a smart meter to get this tariff.
Intelligent Octopus Go offers six hours as standard (23:30 - 05:30) every day plus often bonus cheap slots for charging as and when needed.
You must have a smart meter to get this tariff, and either the car or the charger must be supported by Octopus. If the charger is supported then any car can be used, but not all cars are supported if the charger isn't.
I can't think of any EV which doesn't offer a timer option to delay charge start time to enable you to benefit.
Sterillium said:
I am looking for some wise words.
As far as I can see, Octopus have stopped doing some of the good rates they used to do, and I am not in an area where Intelligent Octopus works.
To make sure I only charge at the night rate (circa 7p as opposed to 21p) is there a charger, or a clever gadget that would work as a timer for me?
(I've not even got an EV yet, just working out the logistics!)
To qualify for IOG and get the 7p off peak you will need.As far as I can see, Octopus have stopped doing some of the good rates they used to do, and I am not in an area where Intelligent Octopus works.
To make sure I only charge at the night rate (circa 7p as opposed to 21p) is there a charger, or a clever gadget that would work as a timer for me?
(I've not even got an EV yet, just working out the logistics!)
1. A smart meter.
2. A wall box (Ohme or Zappi) and/or EV that works with IOG. Its seen as better to integrate it with the wall box rather than the car as then any EV can use it and you are not at the mercy of the manufacturer removing API access leaving you with an expensive outside socket.
Check here: https://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-g... to see the charger/car combinations.
TheRainMaker said:
Sterillium said:
I'm looking at i-Paces, I like the idea of having an environmental disaster Jag (XKR) and a clean energy lentil Jag simultaneously.
You might need to do some digging on the Ipace, I think someone on here said the Jag software is now not supported.The Jag has a timer you can set in the car/app. The charger will likely have similar functionality too.
The only problem with the OP's plan is that after a week in the iPace they might rapidly start to fall out of love with the XKR
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