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Charging costs, electricity tariffs and the assumptions behind realistic savings estimates.
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The Home 3.0 is discontinued and the Home 3 Pro replaced it in September 2023. Same 7.4 kW, same app, same tariff links; the Pro adds IP66, IK10, an Ethernet port and a swappable cover. What that means if you're buying, or already own the 3.0.
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Zaptec sells both. The Go 2 adds 22 kW, a MID meter, a screen and V2G-ready hardware for about £150 more; the original Go is cheaper, lighter and, on the UK version, has PEN-fault protection built in. Which to buy, and the catch on the Go 2.
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Tesla no longer ships a charging cable with UK cars. What the Mobile Connector costs, what the 3-pin and Blue Commando adapters actually deliver, and when a wallbox is the better £180.
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Compare current UK EV-tariff windows, check whether they fit your charging need and model the whole household bill before switching.
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7.6p/kWh vs 9.5p/kWh, six off-peak hours vs five — about £54 a year apart. Which Octopus EV tariff suits a Tesla, and how to switch.
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British Gas offers a simple five-hour window; Octopus adds a lower rate and managed scheduling. Compare the whole-home cost, eligibility and charger fit.
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OVO lets eligible drivers plug in at any time; Octopus offers a lower managed rate and guaranteed window. Compare cost, plans, compatibility and routine.
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EDF has the lower fixed rate and a seven-hour window; Octopus adds managed scheduling. Compare annual cost, compatibility, contracts and household use.
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Home charging cost is battery energy multiplied by the tariff rate. Compare the current off-peak and standard-rate assumptions, then use your Tesla model in the calculator.
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Which EV charger works best with Octopus Intelligent Go, OVO, and British Gas smart tariffs? We rank all 6 smart-tariff compatible Tesla chargers for the UK.
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The current HMRC home and public charging rates for company cars, how they differ from own-car mileage, and the 2026/27 chargepoint and benefit rules.
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Compare the real cost of relying on public charging with home charging, using current rate assumptions and a payback method based on your own mileage.
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Calculate a home EV charger payback period from installed cost, mileage and the charging you would otherwise buy, without relying on a universal break-even promise.
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Tesla Energy Ventures has won an Ofgem licence to supply electricity to UK homes. We cover Tesla Electric's US rates (~£4/month EV charging), how it compares to Octopus Intelligent Go, and what UK EV owners should do now.
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Calculate the EV part of a UK electricity bill from mileage, efficiency and off-peak share, then keep household use and standing charges visible.
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Why switching to an EV tariff is the single biggest money-saving move for UK EV owners — and how to choose the right one for your setup.
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