Intelligent Octopus Go Review & Ultimate Guide (2026)

Smart EV tariffs are the best way to save money on home EV charging. Fact. And, whether you have been researching the topic in depth or are an EV smart tariff newbie, you will likely have come across the UK’s most popular EV tariff: the Intelligent Octopus Go EV Tariff.

But what is the Intelligent Octopus Go Tariff? How much can I charge my electric car for? And between the two Octopus energy tariffs, Octopus Go vs Intelligent Go, which is better?

Keep reading to learn everything you need to know in our extensive review and guide.

Quick Summary:

• The Intelligent Octopus Go EV tariff offers incredibly cheap electric car charging at home for just 8p per kWh during the off-peak hours of 11:30 pm and 5:30 am, seven days a week. Before 1st April 2026, Intelligent Go offered a 7p per kWh rate.
• Intelligent Octopus Go is the UK’s most popular EV tariff, with it costing up to 68% less than other EV tariff rates
• You must have a compatible EV charger or a compatible electric car to get full access to the tariff.
• Intelligent Octopus Go compatible EV chargers include: Ohme Home Pro, Ohme ePod, VCHRGD Seven, VCHRGD Seven Pro, Zappi Glo, Zappi V1, Hypervolt Home 3 Pro, Indra Smart Pro, Indra Smart Lux, Andersen Quartz, and Andersen A3.

What is the Intelligent Octopus Go Tariff?

In summary, the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff is a variable EV tariff from Octopus Energy that allows you to access cheap EV charging rates of 8p per kilowatt-hour between 11:30 p.m. and 05:30 a.m. That’s 6 hours of cheaper, greener electric car charging.

How does the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff work?

The Octopus Energy Intelligent Go Tariff uses their ‘Kraken machine learning’ technology to find the best EV charging times for you. In turn, the smart tariff automatically schedules charging during cheaper, greener off-peak hours for you.

The only caveat is that Octopus needs access to your electric car to do so. And control it.

But, it sounds worse than it is. And, in return, you’re gifted with six hours of low-cost and greener energy.

Here’s a step-by-step guide for using the Intelligent Octopus Go Tariff:

1. Download the Octopus app: Ensure you have the Octopus Energy app installed on your smartphone.
2. Connect your EV or charger: In the app, connect your electric vehicle (EV) or compatible charger and give Octopus access.
3. Plug in your car: Physically plug the charging cable from the charger into your electric vehicle.
4. Set charging information through the Octopus app: Let the app know how much charge your EV needs and when you want it fully charged.
5. Automatic scheduling: Octopus’ smart technology will automatically schedule your charging sessions during the cheapest and greenest times.
6. Save money: Access lower home charging rates of 8p per kilowatt during off-peak hours and charge with less carbon intensive energy.

What do you need for the Intelligent Octopus Go EV tariff?

• To be an Octopus Energy customer
• Have a smart meter
• Own a compatible electric vehicle (EV) OR have an Intelligent Octopus compatible charger installed at your home
• Have a smartphone compatible with the Octopus app. For iPhone users, you need iOS v14.0 or higher. Similarly, Android users need v7 or newer.

Which EV chargers are compatible with the Intelligent Octopus Go EV tariff?

Currently, the Zappi GLO, Hypervolt, Indra Smart Pro, Indra Smart Lux, VCHRGD Seven Pro, and both Ohme EV chargers are fully compatible with the Octopus Intelligent Go Tariff (if you don’t have a compatible car).

These Intelligent Octopus Go compatible charging points are some of the best home EV chargers on the market.

Which electric cars are compatible with Octopus Intelligent Go?

Please note that not all electric cars are compatible with the Octopus Intelligent Go Tariff.

That said, electric car models from the following manufacturers are typically compatible:

• Audi
• BMW
• Chevy
• Jaguar
• Mini
• Porsche
• Tesla
• Volkswagen

To double-check compatible cars, please use Octopus Energy’s online checker.

Can I charge two electric vehicles at the lower rate?

Unfortunately, you can’t charge two electric cars at the same time at Octopus Energy’s lower 8p rate.

But you can take it in turns.

In fact, you don’t need to charge your EV every night. And you shouldn’t, if you want to look after your battery health. So, this isn’t an issue. Easily charge two electric vehicles with the lower 8p rate on different evenings.

What’s the difference between Octopus Go and Intelligent Go?

On the whole, the main difference between the Octopus Intelligent Go and Octopus Go EV tariffs is the length of the cheaper charging window.

For example, the Intelligent Go tariff offers six hours of discounted electricity for charging your EV at home. In comparison, Octopus Go only provides five hours of discounted electricity from 12:30 to 05:30 am.

Additionally, Octopus Go works with all electric vehicles and EV chargers, while Intelligent Octopus Go works with only a select handful of chargers and electric cars.

Is it worth switching to the Intelligent Octopus Go EV Tariff?

In our opinion, it’s 100% worth switching to the Intelligent Octopus Go EV tariff. Charging your electric vehicle during off-peak hours with Intelligent Octopus Go can send your EV charging costs plummeting.

For example, according to Ofgem, the energy price cap is currently set at 27.69p per kilowatt-hour. Compare this to the 8p per kWh with the Intelligent Go tariff, and you can easily see how much can be saved as an EV owner.

In fact, you can charge your electric car during off-peak hours for as little as a cup of coffee.

And that’s not all: the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff is one of the cheapest EV tariffs on the market in 2026, as it’s up to 68% less than other price cap rates.

Don’t believe us? Take a look for yourselves:

• 8.8p per kWh with So Energy EV tariff
• 9p per kWh with the British Gas EV Power tariff.
• Power NI EV tariff: 16p per kWh during off-peak hours

That said, Intelligent Octopus Go isn’t the cheapest EV tariff out there. That crown goes to EDF’s EV tariffs, with their lowest EV tariff offering 6.49p per kWh during off-peak hours.

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