Pod Power by EDF – our claims explained

Annual savings claim

Customers can save over £500 on their EV charging with Pod Power by EDF by charging off-peak when compared to charging costs on an average Standard Variable Tariff (SVT) aligned with the Ofgem price cap.

These savings assume the following details:  

  • EV charging energy usage: 2,543 kWh - This is based on driving ~8,900 miles per year* - the average annual mileage for a BEV owner in the UK.  
  • EV driving efficiency of 3.5miles/kWh.  
  • All EV charging occurs off-peak.  
  • Savings versus average SVT rates for October-December 2026**. 
  • Savings are for the Pod Power by EDF tariff only, and does not include cash earned from Pod Rewards  

The calculations for the EV charging savings are below: 

  • Pod Power by EDF tariff (6.18p): (2,543 kWh)×6.18p = £157.16 
  • SVT costs (26.32p): (2,543 kWh)×26.32p = £669.92
  • Savings on Pod Power by EDF = £512.76

75% less savings claim

The off-peak rates on Pod Power by EDF are, on average, 75% less than standard tariff rates aligned to the price cap. ​

  • Pod Power by EDF off-peak rate 6.18p/kWh ​

  • Standard variable tariff rate: 26.32p/kWh​

  • Pod Power off-peak rate is 76.52% less per kWh than a standard tariff aligned to price cap rates.

Appliance running cost details​

  • EV charging savings assumes electricity usage of 28.6 kWh at a driving efficiency of 3.5 miles/kWh. ​

  • Washing machine savings assumes electricity usage of 0.4 kWh​

  • Dishwasher savings assumes electricity usage of 0.75 kWh ​

​Tariff pricing​ information

  • Electricity prices in EDF quotes have been calculated using 0% VAT across the full tariff term.​

  • From 1 October, the VAT rate on domestic electricity in Great Britain will be temporarily reduced from 5% to 0% following a UK Government decision.​

  • Electricity used from 1 October 2026 is subject to 0% VAT, unless Government policy changes.​

  • VAT paid is subject to change from 1 April 2027 based on government policy decisions.​

 

*Average annual mileage by fuel type – Department for Transport (based on 2024 data). 
**Average SVT rates for October-December 2026 based on Ofgem price cap publications.