What is Intelligent Octopus Go – and How Can It Save You Money on EV Charging?

With electric vehicles becoming more popular, one of the smartest moves you can make as an EV owner is to pair your home charger with an energy tariff that’s designed to work for you. Enter Intelligent Octopus Go – a game-changing EV tariff from Octopus Energy that’s built to save you money and support a greener energy system.

At Conduct Electrical, we install a wide range of smart EV chargers that are compatible with Intelligent Octopus Go, and we’re here to help you get the most out of it. So, what exactly is it, and how does it work?

💡 How Does Intelligent Octopus Go Work?

Intelligent Octopus Go is a smart time-of-use tariff designed specifically for EV owners. It gives you 6 hours of ultra-cheap electricity overnight to charge your car – typically when demand on the national grid is lowest and renewable energy is most available.

Here’s a breakdown:

• Super cheap rate of just 7p/kWh (this may vary slightly depending on your region)

• Cheap hours usually run from 11:30pm to 5:30am

• Smart scheduling via the Octopus Energy app – you tell the app when your car needs to be ready, and Octopus handles the rest

• No need to manually plug and unplug your EV at specific times

• Fair daytime rate for all your other electricity use

By using the Octopus app, the system can intelligently shift your EV charging times to when electricity is greenest and cheapest – saving you money without lifting a finger.

🔌 What Do You Need to Get Started?

To take advantage of this tariff, you’ll need:

• An EV that supports API integration (many popular models do – like Tesla, Polestar, BMW, Kia, and more)

• Or a compatible smart charger like the Myenergi Zappi – which we proudly install at Conduct Electrical

• A smart meter installed at your home

• The Octopus Energy app to manage your schedule and charging preferences

Once set up, your charger or vehicle communicates directly with Octopus to schedule charging automatically.

🌍 Why It’s a Win for You – and the Planet

Using Intelligent Octopus Go doesn’t just reduce your energy bill – it helps make our energy system more sustainable. By shifting demand away from peak hours and into times when renewable energy is abundant, it supports a cleaner, greener grid.

✅ Key Benefits Recap:

• Charge your EV for pennies per mile

• No need to worry about setting timers

• Reduces pressure on the national grid

• Uses more renewable electricity

• Works with many EV models and smart chargers

🔧 Need Help Getting Set Up?

At Conduct Electrical, we specialise in installing EV chargers that work seamlessly with smart tariffs like Intelligent Octopus Go. Whether you’re looking for a new charger or want advice on your home energy setup, we’re here to help.

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