Say goodbye to peak time rates with our new beta product
Take control of EV charging costs
Enjoy super pocket-friendly rates and smart charging with EV Optimise at just 10p per kWh2. All you need to do is tell us how much charge you’ll need, and by when - we’ll handle the rest.
EV Optimise can be added to any ScottishPower tariff free of charge (excluding EV Saver and Heat Saver tariffs).
Play our short video to help you get ready to smart charge with EV Optimise.
Take control of EV charging costs
Enjoy super pocket-friendly rates and smart charging with EV Optimise at just 10p per kWh2. All you need to do is tell us how much charge you’ll need, and by when - we’ll handle the rest.
EV Optimise can be added to any ScottishPower tariff free of charge (excluding EV Saver and Heat Saver tariffs).
Play our short video to help you get ready to smart charge with EV Optimise.
How EV Optimise benefits you
Charge for less
Charge for 2p per mile – that’s 6x cheaper than the price of petrol3
You're in control
You set your smart charging preferences anytime, day and night
Greener times
Set when you need your EV charged by and we’ll tap into the greenest charging times4
How EV Optimise benefits you
Charge for less
Charge for 2p per mile – that’s 6x cheaper than the price of petrol3
You're in control
You set your smart charging preferences anytime, day and night
Greener times
Set when you need your EV charged by and we’ll tap into the greenest charging times4
Charge for less anytime, day or night
You’ll only ever pay 10p per kWh2 when you charge within your smart charging session enabled by EV Optimise. You’re not limited to certain times, you can make the most out of lower home EV charging rates around the clock. All the flexibility you need when you want to charge up.
If you need to charge your EV outside your usual charging preferences, we’ve got you covered. You can tweak your default preferences any time in the ScottishPower app and still benefit from our lower smart charging rate for your electric car.
Charge for less anytime, day or night
You’ll only ever pay 10p per kWh2 when you charge within your smart charging session enabled by EV Optimise. You’re not limited to certain times, you can make the most out of lower home EV charging rates around the clock. All the flexibility you need when you want to charge up.
If you need to charge your EV outside your usual charging preferences, we’ve got you covered. You can tweak your default preferences any time in the ScottishPower app and still benefit from our lower smart charging rate for your electric car.
Set your EV charging preferences
Schedule your charging session in our app
Track your EV charging sessions
Stay up to date with real-time app notifcations
See EV charging credit in your bill
Get credit for every hour you smart charge
Set your EV charging preferences
Schedule your charging session in our app
Track your EV charging sessions
Stay up to date with real-time app notifcations
See EV charging credit in your bill
Get credit for every hour you smart charge
Set your EV charging preferences
Schedule your charging session in our app
Track your EV charging sessions
Stay up to date with real-time app notifcations
See EV charging credit in your bill
Get credit for every hour you smart charge
Set your EV charging preferences
Schedule your charging session in our app
Track your EV charging sessions
Stay up to date with real-time app notifcations
See EV charging credit in your bill
Get credit for every hour you smart charge
Smart charging for less
Exciting news - you could be among the first to try out EV Optimise, our beta feature! We’re constantly improving this feature, and our EV Optimise Support team is ready to help with any questions. Plus, we’d love to hear your feedback through the app. If you’re eligible, we’ll email you a link to sign up via the ScottishPower app.
Am I eligible for EV Optimise?
To start saving with EV Optimise you need to:
- Be a ScottishPower electricity customer with a smart meter (excluding EV and Heat Saver tariffs and Power Saver). Not yet a customer? Join us here
- Have a single rate meter (excludes two rate meters, i.e. Economy 7)
- Have a compatible EV
- Have a home EV charger. You can explore our range of home EV chargers if you don’t already have one
- Have the ScottishPower app on your smartphone
Visit our support centre for more information on eligibility.
Am I eligible for EV Optimise?
To start saving with EV Optimise you need to:
- Be a ScottishPower electricity customer with a smart meter (excluding EV and Heat Saver tariffs and Power Saver). Not yet a customer? Join us here
- Have a single rate meter (excludes two rate meters, i.e. Economy 7)
- Have a compatible EV
- Have a home EV charger. You can explore our range of home EV chargers if you don’t already have one
- Have the ScottishPower app on your smartphone
Visit our support centre for more information on eligibility.
Not eligible for EV Optimise?
With the EV Saver Tariff, you can charge your EV overnight at just 7.2p per kWh between midnight and 5am5. It’s affordable, eco-friendly, and powered by 100% green electricity6.
All you need to do is plug in and you could start saving money in your sleep.
Not eligible for EV Optimise?
With the EV Saver Tariff, you can charge your EV overnight at just 7.2p per kWh between midnight and 5am5. It’s affordable, eco-friendly, and powered by 100% green electricity6.
All you need to do is plug in and you could start saving money in your sleep.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
1
Saving is based on driving an average of 8,000 miles per year, achieving 3 miles per kWh and using 2,666 kWh per year to charge their car at the rate of 10p per kWh whilst using EV Optimise add-on, compared to the SVT rate of 27.02p as of 1st April 2025. You will be charged at your normal electricity unit rate for your charging session and credited the difference. Savings may vary depending on car make and model and driving efficiency.
2
All electricity used will be charged at your normal unit rate based on your ScottishPower tariff. The credit for your EV smart charging session will appear as credit on your bill.
3
Cost saving is based on a Peugeot 2008 1.2L PureTech petrol engine and UK average petrol cost per litre at £1.41 compared to a Peugeot e2008 54kWh battery, charging on EV Optimise at 10p per kWh, and both driving a distance of 7,000 miles.
4
The greenest times of day will be when the carbon intensity of the electricity required to charge your EV is at its lowest. This will vary each day depending on a number of factors, including weather conditions, renewable energy generation and demand on the grid.
5
To be eligible for the EV Saver tariff you must be a ScottishPower electricity customer, have a single rate smart meter that sends half-hourly readings and pay by monthly Direct Debit. If you are not currently a ScottishPower customer, you can join us on our Standard Variable tariff and then switch to the EV Saver tariff through your online account.
6
ScottishPower will match 100% of your electricity consumption to renewable energy generated by the ScottishPower Group by matching every MWh of electricity consumed on this tariff with a Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) certificate sourced directly from the ScottishPower Group’s own renewables generation. For information on our Fuel Mix, government support and how electricity is physically distributed please visit Fuel Mix.