E.ON tariffs at a glance
E.ON tariffs are sold under the E.ON Next name, and there are more of them than most people realise. On 10 November 2026, the E.ON Next tariffs page listed one and two year fixes, a tracker that follows the price cap, smart tariffs for off-peak use, EV and heat pump tariffs, and a flexible tariff.
If you never picked a tariff, or a fix ended and you did nothing, check whether you are now on the flexible one. That is not a disaster, but it is the Do-Nothing Default in action: the deal you get for not choosing. This guide sets out what each of the E.ON tariffs does, who it is built for and what it costs to leave, so you can decide whether to stay put, move to another E.ON tariff or look elsewhere.
Everything below comes from E.ON Next’s own page as read on 10 November 2026. Tariffs and terms change, so check the live page and your own quote before you sign up.
What E.ON tariffs are available?
E.ON Next’s range falls into four broad types: fixed, tracker, smart and flexible. Prices depend on where you live and how you pay, so E.ON asks for your postcode before it shows a quote.
Next Fixed 12m and Next Fixed 24m
These are the fixed E.ON tariffs. Next Fixed 12m fixes your unit prices for 12 months and requires online account management. Next Fixed 24m fixes them for 24 months. Both list cheaper prices when you pay by Direct Debit.
The difference that matters most is the exit fee. E.ON lists a £50 exit fee per fuel if you change supplier on Next Fixed 12m, and £100 per fuel on Next Fixed 24m. On a dual fuel deal, that is double. E.ON also says all its fixed tariffs come with a one off donation to the Woodland Trust on your behalf.
Next Pledge, the tracker
Next Pledge is E.ON’s tracker, and it is a 12 month fixed term tariff. E.ON says prices are guaranteed to stay below the Ofgem price cap, saving you £50 based on average annual consumption. Read that figure carefully: E.ON’s own footnote puts it at £25 per fuel, so £50 is the dual fuel case and a single fuel home should expect half. Your actual saving depends on how much energy you use. The exit fee is £25 per fuel.
Next Flex, the flexible tariff
Next Flex is E.ON Next’s flexible tariff, the one you land on if you do not choose. Prices can go up or down with the wholesale market, and E.ON describes it as having no contract, which means no exit fees. On a tariff like this your prices cannot go above the energy price cap set by Ofgem, and they normally change every three months when the cap is updated.
Which E.ON tariffs suit smart meters, EVs and heat pumps?
Several E.ON tariffs only make sense if you have a smart meter and can move your electricity use to cheaper times of day. Most of them list no exit fees, but check each one.
- Next Smart Saver gives cheaper electricity at off-peak and super off-peak times, with fixed prices and no exit fees. You need a working smart meter, or to agree to have one fitted, and to let E.ON read it every half hour.
- Next Drive is the EV tariff, built around cheaper overnight charging, with 42 off-peak hours every week and a lower priced rate of 8.5p per kWh between midnight and 6am. E.ON’s tariffs page does not list an exit fee either way for this one, so check your quote.
- Next Drive Smart listed a 6.5p per kWh off-peak rate for your whole home from midnight to 6am, with fixed prices for 12 months and no exit fees, when we checked on 10 November 2026. You need a compatible EV, a smart meter and half hourly data consent.
- Next Pumped is for homes with an air source heat pump, with cheaper electricity from 10pm to 6am and no exit fees. Note the full shape of the day: E.ON’s footnotes put super off-peak at 22:00 to 06:00, off-peak at 19:00 to 22:00 and 06:00 to 16:00, and peak at 16:00 to 19:00. If your heat pump works hardest through the late afternoon, that peak window is the one to think about.
- Next Optimise is a 12 month fixed tariff for homes with solar panels and a battery, with dynamic import and export prices managed through the Next Optimise app, and no exit fees.
The catch with any of these smart E.ON tariffs is that the savings only turn up if your habits fit them. If most of your use is at teatime, a cheap rate at 3am does little for you. Our guide to EV energy tariffs explains how to work out whether an off-peak deal fits the way you live.
Key takeaways
- E.ON tariffs are sold as E.ON Next and include fixed, tracker, smart and flexible options.
- Exit fees on 10 November 2026: £50 per fuel on Next Fixed 12m, £100 per fuel on Next Fixed 24m, £25 per fuel on Next Pledge.
- Next Flex, Next Smart Saver, Next Drive Smart, Next Pumped and Next Optimise list no exit fees.
- Next Pledge’s £50 saving against the cap is £25 per fuel, so dual fuel homes see the full figure.
- Prices depend on your postcode and payment method, so get a quote rather than relying on headlines.
How to choose between E.ON tariffs
Start with how much certainty you want. A fix protects you from price rises for a year or two, but you pay an exit fee to leave early, and you do not benefit if prices fall. A tracker like Next Pledge moves with the cap, so your bill can go up or down. A flexible tariff lets you leave whenever you like, with no fee.
Then look at your meter and your habits. If you have a smart meter, an EV or a heat pump, one of the smart E.ON tariffs may fit better than a flat rate. If you do not, a standard fix or tracker is simpler.
Finally, look at the whole bill, not just the unit rate. Standing charges, payment method and exit fees all change the sum. Our guide to standing charges explains why two tariffs with the same unit rate can cost different amounts. And if you want to see how another big supplier lays out its range, our guide to Octopus tariffs takes the same approach.
Should you stay with E.ON or switch supplier?
That depends on what you are paying now and what else is available for your home. E.ON tariffs are one set of options, not the whole market. The only way to know whether another supplier would cost you less is to compare like for like, with your own usage and postcode.
If you are on Next Flex, E.ON’s page lists no exit fees, so you are free to move. If you are on a fix, check your end date and exit fee before you do anything. E.ON says it can take up to 5 working days for your supply to move to a new supplier, and that you get a 14 day cooling off period in case you change your mind.
E.ON also lists discounts for existing customers on home energy tech: up to £200 off heat pumps, £200 off all new solar panels and batteries, and £30 off an EV charger, with terms and conditions. Those can matter if you are planning an upgrade, so weigh them up alongside the tariff price.
If you are with OVO, our news story on the E.ON and OVO deal covers what it means for your account.
Frequently asked questions about E.ON tariffs
- What is E.ON’s flexible tariff called?
- It is called Next Flex. Prices can go up or down with the wholesale market, cannot go above the Ofgem price cap, and there are no exit fees.
- How much is the E.ON exit fee?
- On 10 November 2026, E.ON listed £50 per fuel on Next Fixed 12m, £100 per fuel on Next Fixed 24m and £25 per fuel on Next Pledge. Next Flex, Next Smart Saver, Next Drive Smart, Next Pumped and Next Optimise listed no exit fees.
- How much does Next Pledge actually save?
- E.ON puts it at £50 against the price cap based on average annual consumption, which its footnote breaks down as £25 per fuel. A dual fuel home sees the full £50, a single fuel home half of it, and your own saving depends on your usage.
- Do I need a smart meter for E.ON tariffs?
- Only for some. Next Smart Saver and Next Drive Smart need a smart meter and half hourly data consent. The fixed tariffs, Next Pledge and Next Flex do not list that requirement.
- Is E.ON the same as E.ON Next?
- E.ON’s household energy tariffs are sold under the E.ON Next name, which is the brand on the tariffs page and in its app.
Sources
- E.ON Next, Our tariffs. Supports every tariff name, the £50, £100 and £25 per fuel exit fees, the no exit fee listings, the Next Pledge £50 saving and its £25 per fuel footnote, Next Drive’s 42 off-peak hours and 8.5p rate, Next Drive Smart’s 6.5p midnight to 6am rate, Next Pumped’s 22:00 to 06:00 super off-peak and 16:00 to 19:00 peak windows, Next Optimise’s 12 month fixed term, the Direct Debit and online account conditions, the Woodland Trust donation, the customer discounts, the 5 working day switch and the 14 day cooling off period.
Checked 10 November 2026.
