Home Electric+ Night Boost
An ideal plan for EV drivers, with cheaper night rates compared to day rates.
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Best "off peak" charging rates
Home Electric + Night Boost
It’s cheaper to charge your EV at home and it’s important for you to shop around to find the best electricity plan that suits both your needs and lifestyle. More and more people, especially EV drivers, are looking for a plan that offers them cheaper ‘off peak’ charging rates.
Are you an electric vehicle driver?
If you’re an EV driver with a smart meter installed in your home, we recommend Home Electric+ Nightboost as an ideal plan for you. Charge your EV for half the price at night time Vs the daytime rate and take advantage of the super low boost period between 2-4am.
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Home Electric+ Night Boost
(Electricity unit price breakdown)
| Rate | Hours | Rate (per kWh) |
|---|---|---|
| Day | 08:00 - 23:00 | 36.34c |
| Night | 23:00 - 08:00 | 17.92c |
| Night Boost | 02:00 - 04:00 | 10.52c |
EV charging cost savings with Home Electric+ Night Boost
How much will I spend charging my EV?
| Car Type | Battery Size | 80% Charge | 80% Driving Range | EV Charge | Time to Charge | Charge Cost (Night Rate) | Charge Cost (Boost Rate) | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Leaf | 40kWh | 32 mins | 216 km | 7.4 kW | 4 Hours | €3.59 | €1.81 | €5.40 |
| VW ID4 | 52kWh | 42 mins | 282 km | 7.4 kW | 6 Hours | €5.59 | €1.81 | €7.40 |
| Kia Niro | 65kWh | 52 mins | 308 km | 7.4 kW | 7 Hours | €7.73 | €1.81 | €9.54 |
| Skoda Enyaq | 80kWh | 64 mins | 408 km | 7.4 kW | 9 Hours | €10.26 | €1.81 | €12.08 |
Take advantage of the night boost rate
Getting into good EV charging habits is recommended, like plugging in when you get home. But don’t worry, charging won’t begin until the time you’ve scheduled. By charging each night at the super boost times (from 2-4am), you can add roughly 82km of range to your EV for just under €2.
This method is the most economical charging behaviour and can deliver a cost per km of 2.5c, in comparison to 9.5c for an equivalent diesel car. (Calculations based on VW ID4 with average efficiency of 18kWh/100km)
What about night boost for solar?
Home Electric + Night Boost is not just ideal for EVs, it works great with Solar PV panels and Solar Batteries too. Enjoy low-cost electricity at night and produce your own free electricity during the day. If you have, or are looking to install a Solar Battery, you can charge this battery at an ultra-low cost from 2-4am for use during the day (perfect for the darker Winter months). And through the Micro Generation scheme, we pay you 19.5c per kWh for any excess solar power that you export back to the grid, this will show as a credit on your electricity bill.
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Don’t have a smart meter yet?
If you don’t yet have a smart meter yet you can avail of great rates on our day and night meters night plans, like Electricity NightSaver & Gas.
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