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Intelligent Go vs Go vs Agile: which EV tariff?

A plain comparison of Octopus's three main options for EV drivers.

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Quick answer

Short answer: Intelligent Octopus Go if your car or charger is compatible (lowest advertised rate, from 7.6p/kWh). Octopus Go for any other EV (00:30–05:30). Agile only if you're happy to follow half-hourly prices.

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Comparison table

Octopus EV tariffs at a glance (checked 15 October 2026)
TariffWorks withCheap windowOff-peak ratePublic charging perk
Intelligent Octopus GoCompatible car or charger + Octopus app23:30–05:30 for the whole home, plus up to 6 hours of smart charging a day at the off-peak rate"From only 7.6p/kWh" (Octopus)8% Electroverse discount
Octopus GoAny EV and charger00:30–05:30 every night, whole home9.50p off-peak / 34.48p peak (London, 15 Oct 2026)5% Electroverse discount
Agile OctopusAny (best with smart scheduling)None fixed. Prices change every half hourOvernight cheapest 6h averaged 22.23p (London, night of 14–15 Oct 2026); cap 100pNone stated

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.

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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.

Sources (checked 15 October 2026): Intelligent Octopus Go, Octopus Go, Agile Octopus, Octopus EV tariffs, Octopus public price API.

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