Five large household energy suppliers side by side: the tariff types they offer, EV and smart tariffs, Pay As You Go, exit fees on fixed deals and their apps. Every detail comes from the supplier's own website. Prices aren't shown because they change often and depend on your region, meter and usage.
Details checked 27 October 2026
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| Provider | British Gas | EDF | E.ON Next | Octopus Energy | OVO |
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| EV tariff | EV Power | GoElectric | Next Drive Smart | Intelligent Octopus Go | Charge Anytime (EV add-on) |
| Smart / time-of-use tariff | Heat Power (heat pumps) | FreePhase | Next Smart Saver | Agile Octopus | Not stated |
| Pay As You Go | Pay As You Go tariffs available | Smart Pay As You Go meters | Available — contact E.ON Next | Prepayment tariff available | Smart Pay As You Go meters |
| Exit fees | May apply on fixed tariffs; check the tariff terms | Apply on its fixed and tracker tariffs | Apply on fixed tariffs | May apply on fixed tariffs; none on Flexible | Apply on fixed tariffs; none on standard variable |
| App | British Gas app | EDF app | E.ON Next app | Octopus Energy app | OVO app |
| Rewards and extras | PeakSave | Flextras rewards | Energy Switch Guarantee | Octoplus rewards | Beyond rewards |
| Check prices | Visit British Gas | Visit EDF | Visit E.ON Next | Visit Octopus Energy | Visit OVO |
“Not stated” means we couldn't confirm it on the provider's own website when we checked. It doesn't mean the provider doesn't offer it — ask them.
Decide first which kind of tariff suits you: a fixed price for certainty, a variable or tracker tariff that moves with the market, or a smart or EV tariff if you can shift usage to cheaper times. Then compare suppliers that offer that type, and get quotes using your actual annual usage from your bill.
For background, read how the energy price cap works and whether a fixed tariff is worth it. Struggling with bills? See help with energy bills.
Energy prices depend on your region, your meter, how you pay and how much you use, and suppliers change their tariffs often. Use the table to narrow down suppliers, then compare quotes based on your own annual usage.
A fixed tariff locks your unit rates and standing charge for a set period. A standard variable tariff moves when the Ofgem price cap changes. A tracker tariff follows a wholesale or other published price, so it can change more often.
Usually, yes. EV and time-of-use tariffs charge different rates at different times of day, which needs a smart meter to record when you use electricity. Check each supplier's eligibility rules.
Many fixed tariffs have exit fees if you leave early, while standard variable tariffs usually don't. Ofgem rules mean suppliers can't charge exit fees in the final 49 days of a fixed tariff. Check the specific tariff's terms.
Alphabetically. This table is a reference, not a ranking, and the order doesn't reflect commission or any judgement about which supplier is best.
Details come from each provider's website, checked on the date shown. Providers are listed alphabetically, not ranked. Packages change, so always confirm details with the provider before you buy. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.