Intelligent Octopus Go off-peak cut to 6.5p/kWh
Octopus has lowered the Intelligent Octopus Go off-peak rate. Here are the new London rates, the off-peak hours and how new customers can join.
- Checked 31 October 2026
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Quick answer
What changed: Octopus now advertises Intelligent Octopus Go smart charging "from only 6.5p/kWh". Its public price data lists a new variable Intelligent Octopus Go tariff, available from 29 October 2026, with a 6.5p/kWh off-peak rate.
Off-peak hours: 23:30–05:30 every night for the whole home, plus up to 6 hours of smart charging every 24 hours at the off-peak rate.
Rates vary by region: the 6.5p off-peak rate is the same in every region on the variable tariff, but day rates and standing charges are not.
London rates (Direct Debit)
These are the London-region rates in Octopus's public price data on 31 October 2026. Both versions have the same off-peak hours.
| Version | Off-peak (p/kWh) | Day rate (p/kWh) | Standing charge (p/day) | Exit fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Octopus Go (variable, from 5 November 2026) | 9.90p | 34.16p | 42.56p | None |
| Intelligent Octopus Go Max (variable, from 29 October 2026) | 6.50p | 38.27p | 42.56p | None |
| Intelligent Octopus Go 12M Fixed (from 27 October 2026) | 7.90p | 38.89p | 42.56p | £50 |
For comparison, the previous 12-month fixed version, available from 20 to 27 October 2026, had a London off-peak rate of 8.00p/kWh.
Other regions
On the variable tariff, the off-peak rate is 6.5p/kWh in all 14 regions. Day rates range from 36.44p to 40.72p/kWh and standing charges from 42.56p to 67.01p a day, depending on where you live. Get a quote on octopus.energy for your exact rates.
Who can get it
- You need a compatible car or charger. Octopus has a "Will it work for me?" checker on its Intelligent Octopus Go page.
- You need a smart meter Octopus can read and the Octopus app.
- New customers switch to Flexible Octopus first, then move to Intelligent Octopus Go once the switch is complete.
Switching to Octopus for it?
If you're new to Octopus, switching your home with the referral link share.octopus.energy/ gets you £50 account credit (£75 for a business), paid after your first Direct Debit, usually in about four weeks. See how to use the referral code.
More detail: Intelligent Octopus Go guide · EV savings example · Intelligent Go vs Go vs Agile.
Questions
What are the Intelligent Octopus Go off-peak hours?
23:30 to 05:30 every night for your whole home, plus up to 6 hours of smart charging every 24 hours at the off-peak rate. If any smart charging is scheduled outside 23:30–05:30, your whole home gets the off-peak rate during those slots too.
Is 6.5p/kWh the same in every region?
For the variable Intelligent Octopus Go tariff, Octopus's price data shows a 6.5p/kWh off-peak rate in all 14 regions. Day rates and standing charges differ by region, so get a quote for your postcode.
Can new customers join Intelligent Octopus Go straight away?
No. Octopus asks new customers to switch to its standard tariff, Flexible Octopus, first. Once the switch is complete and your smart meter is connected, you can move to Intelligent Octopus Go if your car or charger is compatible.
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