Thousands of drivers across the UK could benefit from a new tariff next month that will help slash costs for electric car owners.
EDF has confirmed that it will give drivers an extra two hours of off-peak charging on all of its electric vehicle tariffs from April 1.
The enhanced electric car tariffs aim to incentivise the switch to zero emission vehicles as a cheaper and more efficient option than petrol and diesel vehicles.
New and existing customers will be able to charge off-peak between 11pm and 6am, granting them an extra two hours of low-cost electricity.
As a result of the new charges, the seven-hour window makes EDF the supplier with the longest off-peak charging window on the UK market.
Drivers using a standard 7kW home charger for the seven hours of off-peak charging could add between 140 and 210 miles.
Previously, drivers would be able to make use of off-peak hours between 12am and 5am and charge their EV for under £10 whenever they needed to.
Joe Souto, director of retail at EDF, said: "We are pleased to offer extended off-peak hours across all our EV tariffs, making it simpler and more affordable to power their car and home every night.
EDF has launched a new benefit for homeowners with electric cars
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"With seven hours of overnight charging, households can help reduce the strain on the grid by using electricity when it's less in demand, and wake up with a car fully charged easing the pressure of the morning routine.
"By choosing an EDF EV tariff and flexing their energy use, customers can reduce their carbon footprint, take advantage of cleaner electricity, and play an active part in Britain's transition to a more electric, sustainable future – all while saving money."
In a further boost to homeowners and electric car drivers, all electricity provided by EDF for the EV tariffs makes use of zero carbon sources.
The new offer will apply to all drivers using an EDF EV-friendly tariff, including GoElectric, Pod Point Plug & Power and Pod Point EV Exclusive.
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Drivers can charge their vehicles overnight at home for a fraction of the price of peak public charging | GETTYThe GoElectric tariff is most popular among drivers, as it can be combined with EDF's Smart Charging bolt-on, which provides drivers with £60 a year for allowing the company to manage smart charging.
It also maintains a fixed price for one year, to provide additional peace of mind for motorists, despite fluctuating energy costs.
Motorists making use of the Pod Point EV Exclusive tariff require a Pod Point Solo 3S home charger to power their vehicles at home.
The Plug & Power deal allows drivers to pay an initial payment of just £499 for the charger, compared to a retail price of £999.
Public EV charging costs are more expensive than running a petrol or diesel car
| GETTYThe remaining cost of the Pod Point home charger is spread over two years and integrated into the tariff.
There are estimated to be more than one million EV chargers installed at homes and workplaces across the UK as more drivers switch to EVs.
The latest data from Zapmap shows that there are 118,321 public chargers around the country, at more than 45,000 different locations.