Octopus Agile prices today: London
Region C · updated 05:11
Price now
38.6p
until 05:30
Cheapest 4 hours to charge
34.3p
11:00 today to 15:00
Today's average
39.9p
from 32.8p to 58.5p
Half-hourly prices, today
Tomorrow's prices are usually published around 4pm.
What a 30kWh charge costs in London
About 100 miles of driving in a typical electric car, on Octopus's current tariffs.
| Tariff | Rate | 30kWh costs |
|---|---|---|
| Agile, cheapest 4 hours | 34.3p | £10.29 |
| Octopus Go, off-peak (00:30–05:30) | 9.40p | £2.82 |
| Flexible Octopus (standard variable) | 26.6p | £7.98 |
Standing charges are extra: 41.4p a day on Flexible, 42.3p a day on Go. Agile's peak prices (usually 4pm to 7pm) can be high, so it suits households that can shift their use. Work out your charging costs.
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Frequently asked questions
›When is the cheapest time to charge on Agile?
Right now the cheapest four hours in London are 11:00 today to 15:00, averaging 34.3p per kWh. Prices are usually lowest overnight and sometimes in the early afternoon when solar output is high.
›How does Octopus Agile work?
The price changes every half hour, following wholesale electricity prices. The next day's prices are published around 4pm, so you can plan charging and other heavy use for the cheapest times. Prices are capped, and can go below zero when there's surplus renewable power.
›Is Agile cheaper than Octopus Go for charging an EV?
It depends on the day and on your other use. Go gives a fixed cheap rate every night; Agile can be cheaper on windy nights but its daytime peak is expensive. Compare the figures above for tonight.
Prices from Octopus Energy's public API, including VAT, refreshed every 15 minutes. CarComparison isn't affiliated with Octopus Energy. Agile prices for the next day are usually published around 4pm.