EDF's home EV charger is the Pod Point Solo 3S. Buy it outright at £999 installed, or pay £499 upfront on the Pod Point Plug and Power tariff and spread the rest over the two-year fixed term. Standard installation is included either way, and about 90% of homes qualify for it. The tariff choice is GoElectric at 6.66p/kWh overnight, or Plug and Power at 6.18p. Below: real pricing, the tariffs, the Smart Charging bolt-on, OZEV grant eligibility, and how EDF compares to Octopus and British Gas in 2026.
Pod Point joined the EDF group in 2020, so when you get a home charger "from EDF" you are getting a Pod Point Solo 3S, one of the most-installed chargers in the country, backed by an EV tariff designed around overnight charging. This review covers the charger, the tariff, and whether the EDF route is the cheapest way in for your situation.
EDF EV Charger Cost (2026)
| Option | Charger | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pod Point Solo 3S, bought outright | 7.4kW, tethered or untethered | from £999 installed |
| Solo 3S on Pod Point Plug and Power | Charger + two-year tariff | £499 upfront, balance spread over the two-year tariff |
| Standard installation | Most homes (~90%) | included, Which? Trusted Trader fitters |
| Warranty | Charger and installation | up to 5 years |
The £499 is a deposit, not the price, and it only exists on the tariff. EDF sells the Solo 3S at £999 installed to anyone. The £499 figure is what Plug and Power customers pay on the day, with the rest of the £999 spread across the two-year fixed tariff. So compare EDF against other suppliers' installed prices at £999, not at £499, and treat the £499 as cash flow rather than a discount. The usual non-standard extras still apply if your fuse board needs upgrading, the cable run is long, or there are groundworks to a detached garage.
EDF GoElectric Tariff
GoElectric is EDF's EV tariff, and it is the main reason to charge with EDF rather than just any supplier. The rates below were checked on EDF's EV tariff page on 20 September 2026. Both tariffs run a 7-hour off-peak window, 11pm to 6am, every night, and both are fixed for their term.
| Tariff | Off-peak rate | Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoElectric | 6.66p/kWh | 23:00–06:00 daily | Any EV and any charger. Works if you already own one |
| Pod Point Plug and Power | 6.18p/kWh | 23:00–06:00 daily | Two-year fixed term, bought with the Solo 3S at £499 upfront |
A 7-hour overnight window is generous, long enough to fully charge most EVs from low, and the rate sits right in the competitive band with Octopus Intelligent Go. The catch worth flagging: EDF applies exit fees if you leave the Plug and Power tariff inside two years, and does not publish the amount. Ask for it in writing before you sign if you switch around a lot. Compare it against the wider field in our best EV tariffs guide.
EDF has also added a Smart Charging bolt-on, which changes the old criticism of this tariff. Instead of you setting a timer for the 11pm to 6am window, EDF decides when the car charges and gives you an extra off-peak window outside the standard one, with a Boost Charge button when you need the car sooner. It pays £5 a month back on your bill, so £60 a year. You need an eligible car or charger, a working smart meter, and you have to agree to share half-hourly data. It sits on top of GoElectric or a single-rate plan rather than replacing either.
The OZEV Grant With EDF
If you qualify for the EV chargepoint grant, EDF and Pod Point apply it and handle the forms. Since 2022 it is no longer open to homeowners in houses: you need to own a flat or rent your home, plus dedicated off-street parking. Where it applies it is up to £500 off (raised from £350 in April 2026). Full eligibility is in our UK EV charger grants guide.
EDF vs Octopus vs British Gas
| Supplier | Charger | Charger from | Off-peak rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDF | Pod Point Solo 3S | £999 installed (£499 upfront on Plug and Power) | 6.66p/kWh (GoElectric), 6.18p (Plug and Power) |
| Octopus | Octopus Charge | £1,029 installed | 7.6p/kWh (Intelligent Go, auto) |
| British Gas | Hive Sync Energy 2 | £999 installed | 9.5p/kWh (EV Power) |
EDF's edge is the low upfront charger cost and a big, fast install network. Octopus used to have smart scheduling to itself here, but the Smart Charging bolt-on closes most of that gap, and it pays you £60 a year for the privilege. British Gas is the pick if you want Hive integration. On pure running cost EDF is now the cheaper headline rate of the three, so the deciding factor is usually the install wait and whether you want to be tied to a two-year tariff.
Our Verdict
EDF is a sensible way to get a home charger fitted, and the reason is cash flow rather than headline price: £999 installed puts it level with British Gas and Octopus, but only £499 of it is due on the day if you take the tariff with it, and Pod Point's network means you are not waiting weeks for an appointment. The rates are good, 6.66p or 6.18p against Octopus at 7.6p, and the Smart Charging bolt-on hands the scheduling to EDF and credits you £60 a year. The unpublished early-exit fee on Plug and Power is the one thing to ask about before you sign, because two years is a long time to be locked in. If you want a proven, no-drama charger and a low overnight rate without paying a four-figure sum up front, EDF is an easy recommendation. If you would rather not be tied to a tariff at all, look at Octopus EV charger installation too.
✅ Pros
- Low upfront cost: £499 of the £999 on the day if you take the tariff, the balance over two years
- Standard install included for ~90% of homes, Which? Trusted Trader fitters
- Up to 5-year warranty covering the charger and the installation
- Large, fast Pod Point installer network
- 6.66p/kWh overnight, or 6.18p on Plug and Power
- Smart Charging bolt-on pays £60 a year and schedules charging for you
❌ Cons
- Two-year tie-in on Plug and Power, with an early-exit fee EDF does not publish
- Automatic scheduling means the Smart Charging bolt-on, which needs a compatible car or charger and half-hourly data sharing
- Solo 3S is dependable but light on advanced features
- The £499 price only exists if you take EDF energy with it
Ordering the Solo 3S
EDF's home charger is Pod Point's Solo 3S (EDF owns Pod Point), and Pod Point sells it direct. There are three ways to pay:
- Outright: £999 untethered or £1,049 tethered, with standard installation included.
- Pod Drive subscription: £34 a month for 36 months, subject to a status check.
- Plug and Power: £499 upfront, taken with EDF's two-year fixed tariff.
Once the charger is in, Pod Point owners can also move to Pod Power by EDF: 6.49p/kWh from 11pm to 6am, fixed for 12 months, with a smart meter required.
Prices checked on podenergy.com 29 September 2026. These are affiliate links: we earn a commission if you order a charger through them, at no extra cost to you.
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Want one fitted? Pod Point’s installed price
We don’t arrange installer quotes. Pod Point fits its Solo 3S with its own engineers: £999 with standard installation, or £34 a month for 36 months with nothing upfront until 1 November (checked 1 Oct 2026).