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Instavolt introduces off-peak pricing model in the UK

The UK rapid charging network wants to encourage motorists to take advantage of cheaper electricity. From Sunday 1st September, drivers will be able to charge for 54p per kWh, between the hours of 10pm and 6am.

The deal will allow UK-based EV drivers to charge their vehicles from the start of September for 54p per kWh, when charging between the hours of 10 pm and 6 am. The deal applies across InstaVolt’s entire network of currently over 1,600 rapid chargers. To compare, the regular price is currently at 85p per kWh.

“We know the winter presents extra challenges, and we’re mindful that the cost-of-living crisis is still affecting people, the price of energy is also set to increase following the recently announced October price cap,” explained Delvin Lane, CEO of InstaVolt. “Charging during our off-peak hours will create a significant reduction for customers ahead of this rise. Our new tariff will have the benefit of offering motorists who can’t charge at home, a cheaper rate of electricity.”

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about „Instavolt introduces off-peak pricing model in the UK“

Geoffrey Hillman

26.03.2025 um 15:45

Still too expensive compared to ICE. EV’s only make economic sense if you charge at home. 6.7p overnight. Around 2p per mile. 54p a kilowatt roughly 16p per mile. Until public charging comes down in price take up of EV’s will be hard. Reduce the VAT to 5% as domestic users pay would help. Though this will not happen as the Government requires the tax to make up for the loss in fuel tax from fossil fuels!

Denis

28.03.2025 um 10:12

Absolute rubbish!! The tipping point between petrol & electricity is roughly 40pkw ..

Robert Brooks

28.03.2025 um 23:03

My own tipping point is actually 50p/kwh based on my old Golf diesel, which as I cannot charge at home at the moment, I do struggle to get! Although I do pay £6/month to get 53p/kwh at my recently built local Ionity 'station' and I will absorb the difference if it means my recently born great niece can breathe better in the locality!

Colin M T Smith

30.03.2025 um 23:40

Wouldn't it be good if you could charge there and then make it come to you onsite? As in power to you ... would anyone use that kind of service?