Best Electric Vehicle Tariffs in Ireland [Live Ranking]
Electricity tariffs updated 9 November 2026
NB: The cheapest EV rate is not always the cheapest tariff overall. Run a 2-minute price comparison to find the cheapest option for your household overall.
EV electricity tariffs in Ireland
Rates shown include VAT and applicable discounts.
2-hour EV tariffs
| Supplier | Tariff | EV rate (c/kWh) | Cheap hours |
|---|---|---|---|
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Home Electric+ Night Boost Discount | 10.88 c | 2am–4am |
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Home Electric+ Night Boost Standard Rate | 11.51 c | 2am–4am |
3-hour EV tariffs
| Supplier | Tariff | EV rate (c/kWh) | Cheap hours |
|---|---|---|---|
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Existing Customer Smart EV Electricity Discount | 8.87 c | 2am–5am |
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Existing Customer Smart EV Plus Electricity Discount | 13.66 c | 2am–5am |
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Existing Customer Smart EV Plus Electricity Discount [Upgraded] | 13.17 c Urban13.18 c Rural | 2am–5am |
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New Customer Smart EV Plus Electricity Discount | 13.66 c | 2am–5am |
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Standard Variable Smart EV Electricity | 11.52 c | 2am–5am |
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Smart EV Night Charge Electricity Discount | 11.22 c | 2am–5am |
4-hour EV tariffs
| Supplier | Tariff | EV rate (c/kWh) | Cheap hours |
|---|---|---|---|
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EV Smart Drive | 12.25 c (first 1000 kWh per two months) 15.42 c (thereafter) |
2am–6am |
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EV Smart Drive Plus | 13.25 c (first 1000 kWh per two months) 23.63 c (thereafter) |
2am–6am |
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EV Standard | 13.30 c | 2am–6am |
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EV Standard Smart | 9.42 c | 2am–6am |
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EV Variable | 12.11 c | 2am–6am |
6-hour EV tariffs
| Supplier | Tariff | EV rate (c/kWh) | Cheap hours |
|---|---|---|---|
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Smart EV Max - Smart | 14.56 c (first 1100 kWh per two months) 42.66 c (thereafter) |
11pm–5am |
Which EV tariff gives the lowest total electricity bill?
Along with EV rates, daytime usage and standing charges also affect the best choice of tariff. Below are the top-three tariffs for a typical household (4,200 kWh consumption per year) plus 49 kWh (AC) of EV charging per week and an urban meter. Run a personalised price comparison on kilowatt.ie to get more accurate results tailored to your usage.
How much range can you add in the EV charging window?
| Hours of Charging | 3 kW Charger Range Added | 7 kW Charger Range Added |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 40 km | 93 km |
| 3 | 60 km | 140 km |
| 4 | 80 km | 186 km |
| 6 | 120 km | 279 km |
| 9 | 179 km | 419 km |
What if charging takes longer than the EV window?
You do not always need to complete 100% of your charging within the EV window. If most is done at the EV rate and the remainder at a good night unit rate, the overall value for money can still be excellent.
Can the EV rate only be used for EV charging?
The EV rate is not only for charging electric cars. You can also use it for other heavy, shiftable loads that you can run at night. Good options include running an immersion heater, charging a home battery, and charging storage heaters
How to choose the best EV electricity plan
The right tariff depends both on how much you drive and on energy use in the rest of your home. For example, household with a heat pump or solar panels typically gets different results to a household without these. A personalised electricity comparison on kilowatt.ie is the best way to factor all of these considerations in. Also keep in mind that having an EV doesn't guarantee that an EV tariff is the best option for you. In particular, if you drive very high mileage, then a day/night or standard smart tariff might work out cheaper, as you'll find it very comfortable to get all your charging done within the 9-hour night period, while an EV band could be tight.
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