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Once your charger's sorted, you can sign up for our So EV tariff and get an overnight charging rate of 6.5p per kWh.
That's a saving of 92% against public charging4 and and 76% against charging on our standard variable tariff5.

1. To get our So EV tariff, simply switch to our standard variable tariff, So Flex – once you're on supply, your account will be set up (this usually takes 7 days), and we'll email you to let you know you can switch to So EV. If you're already on a fixed-rate tariff with us, we won't charge you any early exit fees.
2. The 1.4p per mile calculation is based on the Tesla Model Y, which has an EV efficiency of 220 kWh per mile (or 0.22 kWh per mile). Multiplying 0.22 by So EV's off-peak rate of 6.5p per kWh (between the hours of midnight and 5am) results in the cost of 1.43p per mile (which we round down to 1.4p per mile). We use theTesla Model Y because it was the UK's best-selling car in 2025.
3. The 700 miles for £10 calculation is based on a Tesla Model Y efficiency rating of 4.5 miles per kWh. Actual efficiency varies depending on EV make and model, seasonal conditions, driving style, and charging rate. Our estimate uses the So EV charging rate of 6.5p per kWh, offered between 12am and 5am. The precise calculation is 701 miles for £10.12, but we've rounded down the numbers for simplicity.
4. A public ultra-rapid charger costs EV drivers, on average, £0.78 per kWh. So Energy’s off-peak tariff rate is 6.5p per kWh. Our calculations (1-6.5/78 = 0.916, or 92%) show that you’ll save 92% versus public charging when combining your charger with our EV tariff.
5. The 76% savings claim vs charging on a standard variable tariff is based on our So Flex electricity unit rate of £0.268 per kW vs the So EV electricity unit rate of £0.065 per kW.
Our chargers use Type 2 connectors, which are standard in the UK and compatible with all modern electric vehicles.
To check whether your car uses a Type 1 or Type 2 connector, you can refer to your vehicle’s manual or visit the manufacturer’s website.
A tethered charger has a charging cable permanently attached to the unit.
An untethered charger doesn’t have a permanent fixed cable.
Having a tethered charger can be more convenient because the cable is always attached, so it’s easy to plug in quickly. However, some people prefer the look of untethered chargers.
With an untethered charger, you’ll still have the option to purchase a charging cable that’s the right length for your charging needs.
Our expert EV team can help you decide what’s right for you.
Yes, we can only install a charger if you have off-street parking, such as a driveway or garage, and where cabling doesn’t cross public land.
Most EV charger installations are standard installs. These include:
- The installation of your EV charger on a brick or plaster wall or another suitable surface
- Up to 15 meters of cabling between your electric meter, fuse box and charger
- A full demonstration of how to use your charger and charging app, including connecting via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, from our expert installer
If you have additional requirements, you may instead need a non-standard installation. This will be assessed by our EV team after you complete your virtual survey. If there are any extra costs, we’ll let you know.
Read our Terms & Conditions here.