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NextDriveSmart

Charge your EV at our super low off-peak rate of 8p per unit.

Enjoy one of the UK’s lowest off-peak rates for EV charging, with no exit fees and the ability to schedule charging automatically through our all new E.ON Next Home app.

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Next Drive Smart in a nutshell.

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Super low rates.

Get a 8p/kWh off-peak rate for your whole home every night from midnight-6am. Plus when you smart charge through our app, that same low rate also applies to your whole home during any charging periods in the day.

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No exit fees.

Switch anytime without penalties or hidden costs.

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Smart charging.

Control your EV charging via our easy-to-use E.ON Next Home app, with Boost for flexibility.

Get the app

Get started in four easy steps.

1Get a quote.

Get a quote and see if you’re eligible for the Next Drive Smart tariff.

2Switch and install the app.

Once switched, get the E.ON Next Home app, because smart energy starts here.

3Connect your car.

Think of us as your car’s PA, you choose when, we’ll handle the charging schedule.

4Charge & Save.

If we charge your car during the day, your whole home gets the same cheap 8p/kWh rate.

Check if Next Drive Smart works for you.

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E.ON Next Home app.

View your entire charging history and future plans at a glance on the E.ON Next Home app.

Next Drive Smart requires you to download our E.ON Next Home app. Here is what you can expect.

Your schedule all in one place. View your entire charging history and future plans at a glance.

Understand your energy use. See exactly when you're charging and how it affects your rates.

See your savings in real time. Receive overviews of how much savings you have made since joining.

Download our app.

Don’t just take our word for it.

See what our customers have to say…

When you need some help with your energy, our dedicated Energy Specialists will work hard to get it sorted. Here’s what some of our customers have to say.

Excellent

4.5 stars

4.5 out of 5

Trustpilot
5 stars

Online account is easy to use and…

May 2025

Online account is easy to use and tariff packages are very competitive

Martyn

5 stars

Very easy to update/switch my tariff

May 2025

Very easy to update/switch my tariff. I couldn't ask for a more smooth process.

James

5 stars

Excellent service and really simple and…

May 2025

Excellent service and really simple and straightforward systems. Very pleased

Kath

5 stars

Very easy to follow information on…

May 2025

Very easy to follow information on website. Clear pricing policy. Changed over to new tariff without an issue

Rachel

5 stars

Easy to follow website

May 2025

As a disabled customer on limited income i need to find the best tariff for me. E.ON make it easy and clear which tariff is best suitable for me. Website is easy to follow and understand and i made my choice in minutes, just a few clicks and all done. Thank You.

Chris

5 stars

Good service

May 2025

Offering some very competitive rates out there and their service is getting better and better. Recently called them up and placed on my new tariff that evening. Can’t expect more really.

Jimmy

5 stars

Easy to use .new lower tariff in…

May 2025

Easy to use .new lower tariff in minute’s good service

Sasha

5 stars

EON Next have provided us with a great…

May 2025

EON Next have provided us with a great service. Some of the best tariffs around and their latest smart tariff is quite unique.

Ken

5 stars

So far so good

May 2025

We changed utilities provider due to increasing bills, the change was very straightforward and so far the service has been faultless.

P

5 stars

I recently changed tariff....

May 2025

I changed tariff because I recently had an EV charger installed and I was recommended to have the off-peak tariff; overnight charging of the car would be a quarter of the price compared to the peak kwh price. It was so simple to change to this tariff on my account, and it took effect the same day evening Well done E.ON!

Shelco

5 stars

Never had any problems with E.on and…

May 2025

Never had any problems with E.on and customer service always brilliant.

Susan

5 stars

Great service great price

May 2025

Great service great price

Maria

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Frequently asked questions

Is my EV supported?

We support a wide range of EVs! To see if your car is compatible, check our supported EVs page.

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 E.ON Next Home 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.

Is my charger supported?

You can connect to Next Drive Smart in two ways:

  • Directly via your compatible electric vehicle.
  • Via a supported smart charger.

The following chargers are supported: Zappi

Connecting through a supported charger means compatibility isn’t dependent on your vehicle manufacturer - giving more customers access to smart charging benefits.

We’ll be adding more supported chargers over time, so check back for updates.

What are the smart meter requirements?

In order to be eligible for Next Drive Smart you must have a working smart meter, and we must be able to receive half hourly reads. If you don't have a smart meter you can contact us to install one at your property.

Upon joining the tariff we must ensure we can connect to your smart meter:

  • If you are an existing E.ON Next customer, it can take up to 5 days to get you onto the Next Drive Smart tariff whilst we carry out some smart meter checks, if they are needed. You'll remain on your current tariff during this time.

  • If you are a new customer, it can take up to 2 weeks. You'll remain on Next Flex during this time and our team will contact you once you are ready to switch to Next Drive Smart.

What if I have multiple EVs?

Right now we are only able to support one EV on the Next Drive Smart tariff. You will only be able to connect one vehicle in the E.ON Next Home app.

How does smart charging work?

Our E.ON Next Home 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.

Please note if you fail to use the smart charging feature consistently, we have the right to remove you from the tariff. You can find out more information in the T&Cs at https://www.eonnext.com/policies/terms-and-conditions.

How do I connect?

Once you've downloaded the E.ON Next Home app, please follow the steps in the app. If you need support, we have a dedicated help page for you here. Check out our top tips to help you connect.

Why is my car manufacturer charging me a fee to enable smart charge?

We are aware that some car manufacturers charge a subscription fee to smart charge via their app. We are looking into this issue currently.

Soon we will be able to offer the ability to connect directly via your charger rather than your vehicle, which should remove this barrier.

When are the off-peak times?

Whenever you schedule your car to charge using the E.ON Next Home app, your electricity will be billed at 8p 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, giving you the longest and cheapest off-peak window on the market.

What if I need to charge my car now?

If you need to override your current Next Drive Smart charging schedule, you can do so using the "Boost" feature in the E.ON Next Home 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.

Is there an exit fee?

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

I'm having issues

If you are having problems either downloading the E.ON Next Home app, or getting your car set up and connected, visit our dedicated help page.

If after visiting the help page you are still having issues connecting, then please email us at hi@eonnext.com.

If you are having issues with your smart meter we will do our best to resume connection to receive your half hourly readings. If we are unable to resolve the issue we may need to contact you to remove you from the tariff. You can find more information in our T&Cs.

The legal bit.

  • 1. Compared to our Next Drive tariff. Off-peak rates on the Next Drive Smart tariff are fixed at 8p/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 8p/kWh. Any boost charges or charging without using the smart charging feature during peak hours will be billed at the peak rate of 27.939p/kWh. Information correct at 1 April 2026. Terms and conditions apply.
  • 3. Off-peak rates on the Next Drive Smart tariff are fixed at 8p/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 8p/kWh. Any boost charges or charging without using the smart charging feature during peak hours will be billed at the peak rate of 27.939p/kWh. Information correct at 1 April 2026. Terms and conditions apply.
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