This tip can save you €150 a year on electric car charging!
- Published on 30/10/2026 18:08
The reduced-rate electricity hours are changing. Some checks can lead to savings when recharging.
Plugging in your car at night and letting it program itself: this habit deserves a review as November approaches. With the gradual seasonal shift of off-peak hours, some advantageous time slots are moving. Charging based on the old schedule may risk spilling over into peak hours.
The principle remains the same: eight hours daily at a reduced rate. However, their distribution is changing to better align with electricity production. Summer favors daytime slots when solar power is generated. From November 1 to March 31, off-peak hours are mainly scheduled at night.
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Not all subscribers will switch at the same time. EDF customers who still need to be integrated into the new system will see their schedules changed between November 4, 2026, and November 30, 2027. The provider must inform the affected households at least one month in advance. The Tempo option is not affected by this change.
About 150 euros difference per year
The stakes go beyond a few cents. Under the Blue Tariff, the kilowatt-hour currently costs 0.2142 euros during peak hours, compared to 0.1589 euros during off-peak hours. For a driver covering 15,000 kilometers annually, with a measured consumption of 18 kWh/100 km, including charging and losses, fully shifting their 2,700 annual kWh represents about 149 euros in savings. This is a theoretical calculation, to be adjusted for the contract rates and the actual portion charged at home.
The right reflex is therefore to check your new hours in your customer area, then verify the programming of the vehicle or the charging station. If the management is automated, it’s best to ensure it is actually following these changes. Plugging in your car at the right time remains a simple way to reduce your automotive budget without changing vehicles.
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This page is translated from the original post "Cette astuce peut vous faire économiser 150 € par an sur la recharge de voiture électrique !" in French.
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