Next Drive Smart: our cheapest EV tariff.¹

1. You have a smart meter already installed at home. 2. You own or lease a compatible EV. Check if your model is supported here. Unsure of the exact model? Best check your EV manufacturers app. 3. You have a EV charger installed at home. Make a note of the brand and model. 4. Once signed up, you'll need to download the Next Connect app Android or iPhone iOS, in order to setup Smart Schedules.

We support a wide range of EVs! To see if your car is compatible, check our Supported EV's.

To make the list easier to read, we don't always include every specific variant or model-year. For example, if you own a 2021 VW "Life" ID.3 Pro Performance, you should look for the VW ID.3 Pro Performance on the list.

Similarly, in the Next Connect app a model year (e.g., 2021) should be interpreted as the minimum supported version for that car's platform.

If your EV isn't on the list yet, please check back soon! In the meantime, you can still explore our Next Drive tariff.

Whenever you schedule your car to charge using the Next Connect app, your electricity will be billed at 6.5p per kWh - even if this is outside the off-peak window. On top of this you’ll get the regular off-peak hours between 12am and 6am.

Our Next Connect app automatically charges your car during times when electricity is cheapest. You simply set when you need your car ready between 4am and 11am, and what level of charge you want, and we’ll take care of the rest.

If you need to override your current Next Connect charging schedule, you can do so using the “Boost” feature in the Next Connect app.

If you do this during peak hours, you’ll be billed at the peak rate - any boost charges during off-peak hours will be billed at the off-peak rate.

No, there are no exit fees with Next Drive Smart. You can switch at any time.

By joining this pilot, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping this innovative new tariff with us.

While there may be some occasional hiccups, your feedback on what we can improve will help us refine it for the next generation of EV drivers.

¹ Compared to our Next Drive tariff. Off-peak rates on the Next Drive Smart tariff are fixed at 6.5p/kWh between 12am-6am daily, applying to EV charging and whole home electricity use.  Smart meter with half hourly consent required. You must have an eligible electric vehicle and charger. If you do not boost charge, you will always be charged at off-peak rate of 6.5p/kWh. Any boost charges or charging without using the smart charging feature during peak hours will be billed at the peak rate of 27.097p/kWh. Information correct at time of send (9 May). Terms and conditions apply. ² Tariff saving calculations assume an electric vehicle driving 8,000 miles a year at 3.33 miles per kilowatt, charging 6.5p /kWh in smart charging mode with Next Drive Smart; compared to charging at 25.73p/kWh (national average and will vary by region) standard variable tariff rate from 1st August 2025 which is equivalent to over £460 saved. T&Cs apply. ³ Off-peak rates on the Next Drive Smart tariff are fixed at 6.5p/kWh between 12am-6am daily, applying to EV charging and whole home electricity use.  Smart meter with half hourly consent required. You must have an eligible electric vehicle and charger. If you do not boost charge, you will always be charged at off-peak rate of 6.5p/kWh. Any boost charges or charging without using the smart charging feature during peak hours will be billed at the peak rate of 27.097p/kWh. Information correct at time of send (9 May). Terms and conditions apply.