Intelligent Go vs Go vs Agile: which EV tariff?
A plain comparison of Octopus's three main options for EV drivers.
- Checked 9 November 2026
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Quick answer
Short answer: Intelligent Octopus Go if your car or charger is compatible (lowest advertised rate, from 6.5p/kWh). Octopus Go for any other EV (00:30–05:30). Agile only if you're happy to follow half-hourly prices.
All three need you to be an Octopus customer first. Join with the referral link share.octopus.energy/ for £50.
Comparison table
| Tariff | Works with | Cheap window | Off-peak rate | Public charging perk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Octopus Go | Compatible car or charger + Octopus app | 23:30–05:30 for the whole home, plus up to 6 hours of smart charging a day at the off-peak rate | "From only 6.5p/kWh" (Octopus) | 8% Electroverse discount |
| Octopus Go | Any EV and charger | 00:30–05:30 every night, whole home | 9.40p off-peak / 34.53p peak variable, 38.31p peak on the 12-month fix (London, 9 Nov 2026) | 5% Electroverse discount |
| Agile Octopus | Any (best with smart scheduling) | None fixed. Prices change every half hour | Overnight cheapest 6h averaged 28.25p (London, night of 18–19 Oct 2026); cap 100p | None stated |
How to get onto Intelligent Octopus Go with the referral link
Check your car or charger
Use Octopus's official "Will it work for me?" checker on the Intelligent Octopus Go page. If your car or charger isn't supported, Octopus Go works with any EV.
Switch to Octopus with the referral link
Open the referral link before you get a quote and sign up online. Octopus says new customers switch to its standard tariff, Flexible Octopus, first. The switch usually takes about 3 days.
Get a smart meter Octopus can read
You need a SMETS2 or Secure SMETS1 smart meter sending half-hourly readings. Octopus says connecting to a meter usually takes around 14 days, and it can book an installation once you've switched if you need one.
Move to Intelligent Octopus Go
Once your switch is complete, Octopus will help you move to Intelligent Octopus Go. You accept the terms, then connect your car or charger in the Octopus app (iOS 14+ or Android 7+).
Get your £50 credit
Your £50 referral credit is added after your first Direct Debit, usually about 4 weeks after you join. Intelligent Octopus Go comes as a variable version with no exit fee, or a 12-month fix with a £50 exit fee.
Choose Intelligent Go if…
Your car or charger passes the official checker and you're happy for Octopus to schedule your charging.
Choose Go if…
Your car or charger isn't compatible, or you want a simple fixed nightly window for any EV.
Choose Agile if…
You can shift big loads to the cheapest half-hours and accept occasional spikes up to 100p/kWh.
See the worked savings example →
Questions
Is Agile good for EV drivers?
It can be if you can charge in the cheapest half-hours, which often fall overnight. Prices can spike up to the 100p/kWh cap at peak times, so it suits people who actively manage their usage.
Should I pick Intelligent Octopus Go over Go?
If your car or charger is compatible, Octopus says Intelligent Octopus Go costs less than Go because Octopus can schedule charging around price spikes.
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