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EDF Pod Point Plug and Power combines a two year fixed electricity tariff with the purchase and installation of a Pod Solo 3S electric vehicle charger. Customers pay from ยฃ499 upfront for the charger package rather than its advertised ยฃ999 standard price. The remaining value is supported through the two year tariff arrangement. The electricity tariff provides seven hours of cheaper electricity every night at 6.49 pence per kilowatt hour. The offer may be attractive to a household that needs both a home charger and an electric vehicle tariff. It requires a longer commitment than EDF GoElectric and can involve additional costs if the customer leaves early. This guide was checked on 11 July 2026.
Plug and Power is a combined charger and energy package. The energy side is a two year fixed price electricity tariff. It has a lower overnight unit rate from 11pm until 6am and a higher rate during the remaining seventeen hours. The charger side provides a Pod Solo 3S home charger from ยฃ499 upfront. EDF and Pod describe this as a ยฃ500 reduction against the charger's normal advertised price of ยฃ999. Standard installation is included for qualifying properties. The customer must remain on the qualifying EDF tariff at the installation address for its full fixed term to retain the complete charger discount. Leaving early can require part of the ยฃ500 reduction to be repaid. This means the package should not be assessed as an ordinary electricity tariff alone. The value of the charger, installation, warranty and long term commitment must all be considered.
The current off peak price is 6.49 pence per kilowatt hour. It applies from 11pm until 6am every day, giving the household seven hours of cheaper electricity each night. EDF extended the window from five hours to seven hours on 1 April 2026. The lower rate applies to electricity used throughout the home, not only to the Pod charger. During the overnight window, the household could charge an electric vehicle, fill a home battery, heat a hot water cylinder or operate appliances that can be scheduled safely. The daytime rate and standing charge vary by electricity region. Customers need a personalised postcode quotation to see the complete tariff prices. A low night rate should never be compared in isolation. A household that uses large amounts of electricity during the day could pay more overall even when vehicle charging is inexpensive.
The Pod Solo 3S can charge at up to 7.4 kilowatts where the property, vehicle and electrical connection support that power. Most ordinary domestic installations operate at around 7 kilowatts. A 7 kilowatt charger operating for seven hours can draw up to 49 kilowatt hours from the grid. Charging losses mean the amount stored in the vehicle battery will be lower. At 90 per cent efficiency, about 44 kilowatt hours may reach the battery. A vehicle travelling 3.5 miles per kilowatt hour could gain approximately 154 miles of range from that energy. Real performance varies with vehicle size, speed, road conditions, temperature and use of heating or air conditioning. EDF estimates that a 20 mile commute can cost about 37 pence when the vehicle achieves 3.5 miles per kilowatt hour and is charged at the 6.49 pence overnight rate. Most drivers do not need to refill an empty battery every night. Regular top ups are usually easier to complete inside the seven hour period.
The Solo 3S is available in tethered and untethered versions. A tethered charger has a permanently attached charging cable. The customer parks, removes the cable from its holder and connects it to the vehicle. An untethered charger has a socket. The driver uses a separate charging cable, which can offer greater flexibility where different connector arrangements may be needed. The charger supports smart functions through the Pod app. Customers can schedule charging, review charging activity, monitor energy use and estimate costs. The unit is designed for plug in vehicles. The untethered model uses a universal Type 2 socket, while the tethered version has a Type 2 connection and a 6.5 metre cable. EDF advertises the package from ยฃ499 upfront. The exact price depends on the charger configuration and any work required beyond standard installation.
Standard installation normally includes fitting the charger to a suitable permanent structure, such as an external wall. It includes up to 15 metres of cable between the electricity supply, distribution board and charger. The cable is normally clipped neatly to the wall. The installer also provides an electrical certificate confirming that the work complies with the applicable wiring requirements. EDF states that about 90 per cent of customers qualify for standard installation without additional charges. Extra costs may arise where the installation requires more cable, groundworks, a freestanding mounting post, extensive alterations to the consumer unit or another non standard arrangement. Pod reviews the property information after the charger order is placed. Where additional work is required, the customer should receive a quotation before deciding whether to continue.
The home needs dedicated off street parking. The charger also requires a suitable internet connection. EDF specifies household Wi Fi or a SIM router with a 3G or 4G connection. A tenant must obtain permission from the landlord before installation. The property must be in Great Britain. The electrical installation must have enough capacity for the additional charger load. The installer may need to assess the main fuse, consumer unit, earthing arrangement and existing household demand. A load management system may reduce charging power temporarily when other large electrical equipment is operating. This helps prevent the property from exceeding its available supply capacity.
A fully connected smart meter is required. EDF needs meter data to separate overnight consumption from electricity used during the daytime period. Without a compatible meter connection, it cannot apply the correct two rate billing structure. Customers must also agree to half hourly meter readings. A new customer with a compatible smart meter will normally join EDF Standard Variable while EDF takes over the electricity supply and establishes communication with the meter. The account is then moved automatically to Plug and Power. A customer without a smart meter must first join EDF, book an installation and wait until the new meter is connected before changing to the EV tariff. EDF says a smart meter appointment commonly takes between two and four weeks, although availability varies by area. Where EDF cannot install or communicate with a suitable meter for reasons outside the customer's control, it allows the customer to change tariff or leave without the usual tariff exit charge.
The tariff and charger are compatible with all electric vehicle makes and models, subject to the vehicle having a suitable charging connection. A household does not need to move its gas supply to EDF. The requirement is an active EDF electricity account with a fully connected smart meter. There is a limit of one Plug and Power sign up per household. The property must also meet the charger installation requirements. A customer without off street parking or permission to install equipment is unlikely to qualify for the charger package.
Plug and Power is fixed for two years. The overnight rate, daytime rate and standing charge shown in the customer's tariff quotation are secured for that term. The customer is protected if standard variable electricity prices rise, but will not automatically benefit if other electricity tariffs become cheaper. This is a longer commitment than the current one year GoElectric tariff. The two year term is also linked to the discounted charger. Customers should consider whether they expect to remain at the property and keep the same energy arrangement for the full period. Someone expecting to move home, change supplier or install another energy system may prefer to purchase a charger separately and choose a shorter tariff.
Leaving Plug and Power before the two year term ends can create two separate charges. The first is the EDF energy tariff exit fee. EDF states that the exact tariff fee is shown in the customer's tariff terms and quotation. The second is repayment of part of the ยฃ500 charger discount. Pod's terms state that the customer must repay the discount in proportion to the period remaining on the tariff. This applies when the customer stops being a Plug and Power customer at the installation address before the end of the fixed term. It can also apply when the customer moves home. For example, leaving halfway through the two year period could result in approximately half of the ยฃ500 discount becoming repayable, subject to the exact contract calculation. The customer could also face the separate EDF tariff exit fee. This makes early cancellation potentially more expensive than leaving an ordinary fixed electricity tariff. If the installation cannot proceed and the customer decides not to accept the quotation for additional work, EDF says the customer can leave the Plug and Power tariff without charge.
Moving during the fixed term requires particular care. The Pod terms connect the charger discount to remaining on the qualifying tariff at the home address. Moving away can therefore trigger repayment of part of the discount, even though the charger remains attached to the original property. The EDF tariff may also have its own moving or cancellation conditions. Someone likely to move within two years should compare the potential repayment with the cost of buying a charger outright and selecting a more flexible tariff.
The charger package includes a five year warranty covering the charger and qualifying installation. This is longer than the two year electricity tariff commitment. The warranty can provide useful protection against faults, but customers should read the warranty conditions to understand maintenance, internet connection and installation requirements. Work performed outside the original standard installation or damage caused by misuse may be treated differently. The charger also receives software updates and can be managed through the Pod platform.
EDF GoElectric currently provides seven overnight hours at 6.99 pence per kilowatt hour. Plug and Power provides the same hours at 6.49 pence. Plug and Power therefore saves an additional 0.5 pence for every kilowatt hour used overnight. A household using 4,000 kilowatt hours during the overnight window would save ยฃ20 a year from that half penny difference. The larger attraction is the discounted charger and included installation rather than the small difference in the night rate. GoElectric may be more suitable for someone who already owns a charger. It has a one year term and does not tie the customer to repayment of a charger discount. Plug and Power may be more attractive to a new electric vehicle owner who needs a charger, qualifies for standard installation and expects to remain on the tariff for two years. EDF's published illustration gives a typical electricity only annual cost of ยฃ1,400 for an average EV owning household on Plug and Power. This is a standardised example rather than a personalised bill. The equivalent published figure for GoElectric is ยฃ1,160, reflecting different tariff and charger cost structures.
Solar panels can reduce daytime electricity purchases, when the Plug and Power rate is higher. A home battery can charge between 11pm and 6am and support the property during the day. The benefit depends on battery efficiency, usable capacity and the difference between the night and daytime rates. Battery controls should prevent unnecessary cycling between the home battery and vehicle. The car should normally charge directly from the grid during the low rate period rather than drawing stored electricity that was charged at the same price. Solar export is paid through a separate EDF export tariff. The household should compare the value of using solar electricity inside the home against the available export payment.
Plug and Power is most suitable for a household that has recently purchased an electric vehicle and needs a professionally installed home charger. It is particularly attractive where the property qualifies for standard installation, the customer expects to remain at the same address for at least two years and regular overnight charging will make good use of the 6.49 pence rate. The package may also suit homes that can move battery charging, hot water heating and appliances into the seven hour overnight window. It may be less suitable for a driver who already has a charger, charges mainly away from home, expects to move within two years or wants the freedom to change supplier without repaying part of a charger discount. The correct comparison should separate the energy cost from the charger cost. Customers should calculate the annual electricity bill, add the upfront charger payment, consider any non standard installation work and examine the possible early leaving charges. EDF Pod Point Plug and Power offers a convenient route into home charging, but the discounted charger is provided in return for a meaningful two year commitment. The strongest candidates are households that need the complete package and are confident they can remain within its terms.
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