EDF says data shows seven hours of off-peak charging could provide enough range for 12 days of commuting
EDF makes welcome change for drivers with electric cars on driveway
EDF has launched a major new offer as homeowners can charge electric cars for cheaper and longer. EDF says data shows seven hours of off-peak charging could provide enough range for 12 days of commuting
EDF has confirmed that it will give drivers an extra two hours of off-peak charging on all of its electric vehicle tariffs this month. New and existing customers will be able to charge off-peak between 11pm and 6am, granting them an extra two hours of low-cost electricity.
The seven-hour window makes EDF the supplier with the longest off-peak charging window on the UK market. Drivers using a standard 7kW home charger for the seven hours of off-peak charging could add between 140 and 210 miles.
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Previously, drivers would be able to make use of off-peak hours between 12am and 5am and charge their EV for under £10 whenever they needed to.
Joe Souto, director of retail at EDF, said: “We are pleased to offer extended off-peak hours across all our EV tariffs, making it simpler and more affordable to power their car and home every night.
“With seven hours of overnight charging, households can help reduce the strain on the grid by using electricity when it’s less in demand, and wake up with a car fully charged easing the pressure of the morning routine.
“By choosing an EDF EV tariff and flexing their energy use, customers can reduce their carbon footprint, take advantage of cleaner electricity, and play an active part in Britain’s transition to a more electric, sustainable future – all while saving money.”
It comes as energy provider EDF Energy is introducing four “free electricity” Sundays this spring through its “Sunday Saver” initiative, with customers able to accumulate up to 64 hours of complimentary power over the coming month. The offer depends on households reducing their consumption during peak weekday periods – usually between 4pm and 7pm – when pressure on the grid is greatest.
Those who participate in the April challenge can then claim their rewards on April 19 and 26, and May 3 and 10, essentially operating high-energy appliances at no cost.
