Prioritises simplicity
Prefer the structure needing less repeated intervention.
Agile usually needs daily attention or automation; Intelligent Go automates eligible charging after setup.
Tariff comparison
Agile vs Intelligent Octopus Go
Choose active market-linked scheduling or a compatible supplier-managed EV structure.
Edited by Rob Gibbs. Guidance reviewed: .
Overall verdict
Choose active market-linked scheduling or a compatible supplier-managed EV structure. There is no universal winner: use the measured evidence window, then test the result against your own consumption, equipment and current eligibility.
Historic profile evidence
Region: London. Profile: Typical household. Evidence window: 2026-08-01 to 2026-08-31.
Historic profile-weighted evidence, not a bill, forecast or switching quote. Standing charges remain separate.
Comparable evidence is incomplete, so this page does not name a lower-rate choice.
Which household does each structure fit?
Can shift or automate
Give more weight to the option that rewards controllable timing.
Agile exposes each half hour. Intelligent Go has defined bands, but whole-home day-rate usage still matters.
Has specialist equipment
Check the equipment-led option only after exact compatibility is confirmed.
Intelligent Go needs a supported vehicle or charger integration; Agile needs suitable half-hourly metering but no EV.
Full feature comparison
| Feature | What differs |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Intelligent Go needs a supported vehicle or charger integration; Agile needs suitable half-hourly metering but no EV. |
| Eligibility | Confirm current device support, home EV charging and smart-meter operation before treating Intelligent Go as an option. |
| Effort and automation | Agile usually needs daily attention or automation; Intelligent Go automates eligible charging after setup. |
| Price variability | Agile exposes each half hour. Intelligent Go has defined bands, but whole-home day-rate usage still matters. |
| Import/export pairing | Check current export compatibility separately, especially for homes with solar. |
Equipment
Intelligent Go needs a supported vehicle or charger integration; Agile needs suitable half-hourly metering but no EV.
Eligibility
Confirm current device support, home EV charging and smart-meter operation before treating Intelligent Go as an option.
Household effort
Agile usually needs daily attention or automation; Intelligent Go automates eligible charging after setup.
Price risk
Agile exposes each half hour. Intelligent Go has defined bands, but whole-home day-rate usage still matters.
Import and export pairing
Check current export compatibility separately, especially for homes with solar.
Standing-charge treatment
The historic evidence displays standing charges separately. A lower profile-weighted unit rate is not a lower annual bill unless daily charges and annual kWh are also included.
Seasonality
One complete month can differ from a trailing year. Heating, solar generation, EV mileage and wholesale conditions can all move with the season, so the evidence is not a forecast.
Break-even limits
A meaningful break-even needs comparable unit rates, standing charges and one explicit annual-use profile over the same evidence window. Half-hourly or daily rates and household timing vary; one static unit-rate crossing would imply precision the evidence does not have.
When the answer could change
- Your annual kWh or half-hourly usage shape changes.
- Current product versions, prices or standing charges change.
- Equipment compatibility or supplier eligibility changes.
- A different season changes heating, driving, generation or export.
Questions people ask
Does Agile vs Intelligent Octopus Go have one winner?
No. The page separates measured historic evidence from household-specific constraints and does not predict future prices.
Does the ranking include a full bill?
No. The unit-rate evidence and standing charge are shown separately; other bill adjustments and future rates are excluded.
Can the result change after I switch?
Yes. Rates, seasons, usage, product terms, device support and meter performance can all change.
Related equipment guides
Primary sources
- Octopus tariffs for electric cars — Octopus Energy; checked 2026-08-27. Current EV tariff choices, charging windows, smart-meter and device-compatibility requirements.
- Smart Tariffs terms and conditions — Octopus Energy; checked 2026-08-24. Smart-tariff eligibility, rate windows, compatibility and publication caveats.