Victorian EV drivers can cut home charging costs by picking an electricity plan built for off-peak or free daytime charging. This guide compares the best EV electricity plans available in Victoria, and explains how Victorian time-of-use tariffs and the Victorian Default Offer affect your bill.
The cheapest overnight rate in Victoria is 4.5c/kWh on OVO Energy's The EV Plan, and four plans give you free electricity in the middle of the day. Rates verified October 2026.
Cheapest EV energy plans in Victoria (October 2026)
Best for | Plan | Rate and window |
Cheapest overnight | 4.5c/kWh, 12am–6am | |
Free daytime charging | 0c/kWh, 11am–3pm, no daily cap listed | |
Day and night | CovaU EVMax | 5.5c/kWh, 12am–6am and 11am–2pm, first 30 kWh/day |
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Best EV Energy Charging Plans in Victoria Compared
EV electricity plans in Victoria compared (October 2026)
Provider | Plan name | Charging rate | Cheapest window | Daily cap | Other conditions |
OVO Energy | 0c/kWh | 11am–3pm | None | Smart meter required | |
Globird Energy | Four4Free | 0c/kWh | 11am–3pm | 50 kWh/day | Smart meter and TOU tariff; first 50 kWh/day free; excludes controlled load |
Powershop | EV Day | 0c/kWh | 11am–3pm | None | EV registered at premises; $0 11am–3pm (fair use applies) |
Red Energy | Red Power5 | 0c/kWh (first 15 kWh) | 11am–4pm | 15 kWh/day | First 15 kWh/day free 11am–4pm (whole home); then about 15.4–16.4c/kWh in the window |
OVO Energy | 4.5c/kWh | 12am–6am | None | Smart meter required | |
Powershop | EV Night | 4.99c/kWh | 12am–6am | None | EV registered at premises |
CovaU | CovaU EVMax | 5.5c/kWh | 12am–6am and 11am–2pm | 30 kWh/day | 5.5c for the first 30 kWh/day across both windows; covers whole-home electricity |
Globird Energy | EasyEV | 6c/kWh | 12am–6am and 11am–2pm | 30 kWh/day | Smart meter required; must own an EV; first 30 kWh/day; excludes controlled load |
AGL | AGL Night Saver EV | 8c/kWh | 12am–6am | None | Smart meter required; EV registered at address; no dedicated charger needed |
Alinta Energy | Energy HomeEV | 8c/kWh | 12am–6am | None | Applies to general usage 12am–6am; excludes controlled load |
Momentum Energy | EV Does It | 13.97–14.85c/kWh | 11am–4pm | None | $100 Evie voucher; TOU tariff (rates vary by network) |
Engie | EV Flex Charge | No overnight credit; saver rate 11am–4pm | 11am–4pm | None | $100 Chargefox voucher; no overnight credit in VIC |
Rates verified October 2026. TOU means a time-of-use network tariff. Rates outside these windows and daily supply charges vary between the CitiPower, Jemena, Powercor, United Energy and AusNet Services networks. Zecar may earn a commission if you sign up to OVO Energy through links on this page.
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Choosing an EV plan in Victoria
Victoria has more free daytime charging options than any other state in our table. If your car is home at midday, OVO The Free 4 Plan, GloBird Four4Free and Powershop EV Day are free from 11am to 3pm. Red Energy Red Power5 gives you the first 15 kWh a day free until 4pm.
If you charge overnight, OVO The EV Plan (4.5c/kWh) and Powershop EV Night (4.99c/kWh) are the cheapest from 12am to 6am. CovaU EVMax is the cheapest plan covering both windows, at 5.5c/kWh in Victoria. Momentum Energy and Engie include $100 public charging vouchers if you also use the Evie and Chargefox networks.
For help matching a plan to how you charge, see our guide to the best EV electricity plans in Australia.
What You Need to Access These Plans
To access these plans in Victoria you need a smart meter and a time-of-use tariff. Most Victorian homes already have a smart meter. Some plans also need an EV registered at your address.
Victorian homes are served by five distribution networks: CitiPower, Powercor, United Energy, Jemena and AusNet Services. Rates vary by network. All Victorian retailers must also offer the Victorian Default Offer, which is the reference point for market plans.
Finding the Best Rates for Your Area
Use the Victorian Government's Victorian Energy Compare site to compare plans on your exact network. For a national view of every EV plan we track, see our Australia-wide comparison of the best EV electricity plans.
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What's the cheapest EV electricity plan in Victoria?
For overnight charging, OVO Energy The EV Plan is the cheapest at 4.5c/kWh from 12am to 6am. For daytime charging, OVO The Free 4 Plan, GloBird Four4Free and Powershop EV Day are free from 11am to 3pm, and Red Energy Red Power5 gives you the first 15 kWh a day free from 11am to 4pm. Rates vary by network, so check your address before you switch.
Do EV electricity plans in Victoria need a smart meter?
Yes. Every EV plan in our Victorian table needs a smart meter. Most Victorian homes already have one after the state-wide smart meter rollout, so you can usually switch without an upgrade.
What is the Victorian Default Offer and does it affect EV plans?
The Victorian Default Offer is a reference electricity price set each year by the Essential Services Commission. Retailers must offer it, and market plans, including EV plans, must show how their prices compare with it. It does not set EV charging rates, but it gives you a benchmark when you compare plans.
Which Victorian networks offer EV time-of-use tariffs?
All five Victorian distribution networks, CitiPower, Powercor, United Energy, Jemena and AusNet Services, have time-of-use tariffs that EV plans run on. Most of the EV plans in our table are available on all five networks, but rates differ by network.
Is Solar Sharer coming to Victoria?
Not yet. Solar Sharer started in NSW, south-east Queensland and South Australia from July 2026, and the federal government plans to extend it to Victoria. Until then, Victorian plans with free daytime windows, such as OVO The Free 4 Plan, GloBird Four4Free, Powershop EV Day and Red Energy Red Power5, offer a similar benefit.
About the author
Danny is a consultant and entrepreneur working at the cutting edge of the electric vehicle and energy transition. He is passionate about educating and helping consumers make better decisions through data.
