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Intelligent Octopus Go 6-Hour Charge Cap Explained (2026)

The Intelligent Octopus Go 6-hour cap launches March 2026. What it changes, how the Charge Cap toggle works, and how to avoid peak-rate overflow.

Jul 2026

Home Chargers

Ford Mustang Mach-E Home Charging UK 2026

Ford Mustang Mach-E UK home charging 2026: best tariff (Intelligent Octopus Go), best charger, FordPass app, £600-£900 saving.

Jun 2026

EV Costs

Best UK Public EV Charging Network 2026 Compared

UK public EV charging networks compared 2026: IONITY, BP Pulse, GRIDSERVE, Tesla NACS, Osprey, Instavolt. Pricing, reliability, apps.

Jun 2026

EV Tariffs

Octopus Energy Fixed vs Flexible EV Tariff: Which Wins?

Octopus runs Go, Intelligent Octopus Go, Tracker, Cosy and Agile alongside fixed tariffs. Which is cheapest for an EV owner, and when each wins.

Jun 2026

EV Tariffs

Scottish Power EV Tariff 2026: EV Saver vs Competition

Scottish Power EV Saver charges 6.86p/kWh overnight as of October 2026 - cheap, but the 5-hour window is tighter than Octopus, EDF, or E.ON's.

May 2026

EV Tariffs

Best EV Tariffs UK 2026: From 6.66p/kWh, 8 Compared

Eight UK EV tariffs ranked - EDF GoElectric at 6.66p/kWh, Intelligent Octopus Go at 7.6p and more (October 2026), with a decision matrix for your mileage and battery.

May 2026

EV Tariffs

OVO Charge Anytime (2026): 13.33p PAYG or £27.50 Plans?

OVO Charge Anytime in 2026: 13.33p/kWh PAYG vs four monthly plans (£27.50-£79.50) - which fits your mileage and home-charging mix.

May 2026

Grants & Policy

Electricity VAT Cut to 0%: What It Means for EV Charging

The UK cuts VAT on home electricity from 5% to 0% on 1 October 2026. What it means for EV charging costs - and the widening public-charging gap.

Jul 2026

EV Tariffs

Run Your Whole House on Your EV Tariff (2026)

Your EV tariff's 7-8p off-peak window is worth far more than the car. The load-shifting hierarchy - appliances, hot water, battery - and what each saves.

Jul 2026

EV Costs

EV Salary Sacrifice UK 2026: How It Works, What You Save

EV salary sacrifice explained for 2026: how the tax saving works, the 4% BiK rate, worked examples, the catches and the main UK providers.

Jul 2026

Home Chargers

Tethered vs Untethered EV Chargers: 2026 UK Guide

Pick the right home EV charger by deciding tethered or untethered first - cable length, future-proofing, and which UK chargers come in each format.

Jul 2026

EV Costs

How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV at Home? UK 2026

Working out what an EV costs to charge at home in 2026 - Ofgem cap rates, Octopus Go off-peak maths, charging losses, and cost-per-mile by car.

Jul 2026

Home Chargers

DNO Notification for EV Chargers: G98 vs G99 (UK)

G98 or G99? The UK EV charger DNO notification process, what triggers each, typical 28-60 day turnarounds, and what happens if you skip the step.

Jun 2026

Home Chargers

EV Charger Ohme vs Zappi vs Wallbox UK 2026

Ohme vs Zappi vs Wallbox UK 2026: detailed comparison of top UK home EV chargers - features, price, who buys what.

Jun 2026

Home Chargers

EV Public Charging Etiquette UK 2026

EV public charging etiquette UK 2026: timing, blocking, payment apps, queue management, ICE-ing, and good practice.

Jun 2026

Home Chargers

EV Charger Smart Features Explained UK 2026

EV charger smart features UK 2026: smart-tariff sync, dynamic load balancing, solar integration, app control, OCPP.

Jun 2026

Home Chargers

EV Charging at Holiday Cottage / Airbnb UK 2026

EV holiday charging UK 2026: trip planning, charge-friendly Airbnb / cottages, reciprocal networks, pay-per-charge options.

Jun 2026

Home Chargers

EV Charging on Rented Property UK 2026

EV charging on rented property UK 2026: landlord conversations, portable solutions, your legal rights, available grants.

Jun 2026

Home Chargers

EV Charging for Multi-EV Households UK 2026

Two-EV household UK 2026: shared charger vs two chargers, tariff strategy, electrical supply load planning, cost framework.

Jun 2026

Home Chargers

EV Charging During Power Outage UK 2026

EV power outage UK 2026: backup batteries, V2H emergency power, alternative charging during grid loss.

Jun 2026

EV Tariffs

Smart Meter Upgrade for EV Tariffs UK (2026)

EV tariffs need a SMETS2 smart meter to bill the off-peak rate. Install timeline, free vs paid options, and the most common failure modes.

Jun 2026

EV Costs

How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV Per Mile? UK 2026

EV cost per mile UK 2026: 1.9p on off-peak home, 6.6p standard home, 19p+ on public rapid. The maths plus three real-world examples.

Jun 2026

EV Tariffs

Best EV Charging Strategy for Taxi Drivers UK (2026)

EV taxi drivers need off-peak home tariffs + strategic rapid top-ups to keep cost-per-mile under 4p. Tariff picks, hub maths, fleet options.

Jun 2026

Home Chargers

BYD Atto 3 vs Tesla Model Y Home Charging UK 2026

BYD Atto 3 vs Tesla Model Y UK home charging 2026: same Type 2 port, same 7 kW ceiling, different tariff strategy. Which is cheaper to run overnight?

Jun 2026

Best EV Tariff for High-Mileage Drivers (UK 2026)

High-mileage UK EV drivers (15,000+ miles/year): which tariff actually wins on cost-per-mile, why off-peak windows matter more than headline rates.

Jun 2026

Solar PV + EV Charging Maths: A UK 2026 Guide

Does charging an EV from rooftop solar actually pay back in the UK? Real-world panel output, consumption maths, and when to charge from sun, grid or export

Jun 2026

EV Winter Charging in the UK: A 2026 Guide

How UK winter affects EV charging in 2026: battery preconditioning, off-peak window planning, real range loss in cold and how to budget for it.

Jun 2026

EV Charging in Flats and Leasehold Homes (UK 2026)

Living in a flat? Your options for EV charging at home in the UK 2026: OZEV £350 grant, freeholder permission rules, communal schemes, public-charging fall

Jun 2026

Home Chargers

V2H (Vehicle-to-Home) Explained UK 2026

V2H (Vehicle-to-Home) explained UK 2026: how your EV becomes a backup battery, peak-rate offsetting, compatible EVs and chargers, install costs.

Jun 2026

EV Tariffs

EV Off-Peak Charging Window Strategies UK 2026

How to use UK EV off-peak windows in 2026: Intelligent Octopus Go vs OVO Charge Anytime vs EDF GoElectric, multi-EV households, solar PV pairing.

Jun 2026

EV Costs

EV Charging Without a Home Charger UK 2026

How to run an EV in the UK 2026 without a home charger: workplace + lamppost + public network strategies. Economics, apps, monthly cost.

Jun 2026

Home Chargers

BYD Atto 3 Home Charging UK 2026: Tariff and Charger Picks

BYD Atto 3 UK home charging 2026: best tariff (Intelligent Octopus Go), best charger (Ohme ePod / Easee One), £500-£800 saving.

Jun 2026

Home Chargers

Tesla Model Y Home Charging UK 2026

Tesla Model Y UK home charging 2026: best tariff (Intelligent Octopus Go), best charger (Tesla Wall Connector), £400-£700 saving.

Jun 2026

EV Tariffs

V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) UK 2026: Tariffs, Cars and Chargers

V2G in the UK 2026: compatible cars, bidirectional chargers, export-paying tariffs, and whether it's worth the £3,000+ premium today.

Jun 2026

Home Chargers

EV Charger Without a Driveway UK (2026): Your Options

How UK households without a driveway can still charge an EV at home: cross-pavement gulleys, the £500 grant, council schemes, and kerbside chargers.

Jun 2026

Home Chargers

Kia EV6 Home Charging UK 2026: Chargers, Tariffs and V2L

What home charger and tariff work best with a Kia EV6 in the UK: 7.2kW AC limits, 3-phase options, V2L use, and the Intelligent Octopus Go maths.

May 2026

EV Costs

EV Charging at Work vs Home: Which Is Cheaper in the UK?

Workplace charging beats home charging unless you're on a smart EV tariff like Octopus Go. Real-world UK cost comparison for 2026.

May 2026

EV Costs

Solar + EV: How to Charge for Almost Free (UK 2026)

Charging an EV from rooftop solar can drop running costs to near-zero. Zappi Eco+ maths, the Outgoing Octopus 12p rate, and the 2026 best-practice setup.

May 2026

Grants & Policy

EV Chargepoint Grant 2026: £500 Explained

OZEV raised the EV Chargepoint Grant from £350 to £500 per socket on 1 April 2026. Who qualifies, and how the installer-claimed flow actually works.

May 2026

Home Chargers

EV Charger Fuse Box Upgrade UK: Costs, DNO & PEN Rules

Do you need a fuse box upgrade for a 7kW EV charger? UK 2026 guide to consumer-unit, DNO and PEN-fault rules - costs, timelines, regional variation.

May 2026

3-Phase vs Single-Phase EV Charger UK: Which Do You Need?

Should you install a 3-phase EV charger in the UK? How to check your supply, when 22kW is worth it, DNO process, and real-world charging times.

May 2026

Grants & Policy

Landlords EV Charger Grant UK: £500 Per Socket Guide

OZEV's landlord chargepoint grant pays £500 per socket, up to 200 sockets a year. Who qualifies, what's excluded, and how to apply via Find a Grant.

May 2026

Grants & Policy

UK ZEV Mandate 2026: What Changed and What It Means

The UK ZEV mandate sets 33% of new cars sold in 2026 as pure electric. Here's what changed in April 2025, the current fines, and what it means.

May 2026

EV Costs

EV vs Petrol Cost UK 2026: 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

What does it actually cost to run an EV vs petrol in the UK over five years? Real-world 2026 figures for fuel, tax, insurance and depreciation.

May 2026

EV Costs

Cost to Charge an EV Overnight UK: 2026 Tariff Maths

Overnight EV charging in the UK costs 6.66-9.52p per kWh on smart tariffs vs 26.32p on the October 2026 cap - full cost-per-charge tables by battery size and tariff.

May 2026

Home Chargers

How to Install a Home EV Charger UK: 2026 Guide

UK guide to installing a 7kW home EV charger in 2026: DNO notification, fuse upgrades, BS 7671, OZEV rules, and typical £800–£1,200 cost.

May 2026

Home Chargers

EV Charger Installation Cost UK 2026: £800–£1,500 Explained

What a 7kW home charger install actually costs in the UK in 2026: £800–£1,500 typical, what drives the variation, and the £500 OZEV grant.

May 2026

Home Chargers

Best EV Charger for Intelligent Octopus Go (2026)

Choosing the best EV charger for Intelligent Octopus Go in 2026 - Ohme, Hypervolt, Zappi, Indra and Andersen ranked by real-world use case.

May 2026

Home Chargers

Best Home EV Charger UK 2026: Compared and Ranked

Seven UK home EV chargers compared on tariff support, solar diversion, warranty and price - with a decision matrix keyed to your charger choice.

Apr 2026

Grants & Policy

Cross-Pavement Charging Grant: Who Qualifies for £500

The UK cross-pavement charging grant rose to £500 on 1 April 2026. Eligibility, what counts as a permitted gully, and what to do if your council refuses.

Apr 2026

Grants & Policy

Workplace Charging Scheme 2026: £500 Per Socket Guide

The UK Workplace Charging Scheme covers up to 75% of EV charger costs, capped at £500 per socket from April 2026. Eligibility, limits, and how to claim.

Apr 2026

Home Chargers

22kW vs 7kW Home EV Charger: Do You Need Three-Phase?

22kW sounds future-proof, but most UK homes are single-phase and capped at 7kW. Here's when three-phase actually matters and what the upgrade costs.

Apr 2026

Grants & Policy

November 2025 Budget: What's Changed for EV Drivers

The November 2025 Budget cut £150 from electricity bills and unlocks cheaper off-peak EV charging from April 2026 - here's what changes.

Nov 2025