Live Octopus tariff rates for Southern Scotland
Today's prices for Octopus Flux, Outgoing, Go and Intelligent Go in the SP Energy Networks region (postcodes covering Stirling, Falkirk, Perth, Linlithgow, Livingston, the Forth Valley and the wider Central Belt). Live data straight from Octopus Energy, refreshed every hour.
Not sure whether Flux, Go or Intelligent Go fits your setup? Start with which Octopus tariff should you pick — our plain-English guide for solar, battery and EV homes.
Live prices for the SP Energy Networks region (Southern Scotland), updated every hour. All figures are pence per kWh including VAT.
Octopus Flux — import
Buy from the grid. Charge in the cheap window, avoid the peak.
| Time band (UK) | Window | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap window | 02:00–05:00 | 14.98p/kWh |
| Standard | 05:00–16:00 | 24.96p/kWh |
| Peak window | 16:00–19:00 | 34.94p/kWh |
| Standard | 19:00–02:00 | 24.96p/kWh |
| Standing charge | Daily | 62.83p/day |
Octopus Flux — export
Sell to the grid. Peak export pays nearly 3× the standard rate.
| Time band (UK) | Window | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Low window | 02:00–05:00 | 4.42p/kWh |
| Standard | 05:00–16:00 | 9.55p/kWh |
| Peak export | 16:00–19:00 | 27.19p/kWh |
| Standard | 19:00–02:00 | 9.55p/kWh |
Outgoing Octopus — flat export
Simple flat-rate SEG. Pairs well with Go for EV homes without batteries.
| Time band (UK) | Window | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Flat rate | 00:00–24:00 | 12.00p/kWh |
Octopus Go — EV import
Five-hour cheap overnight window for EV charging, flat day rate.
| Time band (UK) | Window | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap window | 00:30–05:30 | 9.50p/kWh |
| Peak window | 05:30–00:30 | 32.15p/kWh |
| Standing charge | Daily | 62.83p/day |
Intelligent Octopus Go — EV import
Smart-charged variant with a longer overnight cheap window.
| Time band (UK) | Window | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Peak window | 05:30–23:30 | 32.15p/kWh |
| Cheap window | 23:30–05:30 | 8.00p/kWh |
| Standing charge | Daily | 62.83p/day |
Last refreshed: 5 Aug 2026, 23:22. Live data straight from Octopus Energy. Always confirm in your Octopus app before switching tariffs.
What would Flux actually save you?
A 10 kWh battery cycling daily on these rates — charging in the cheap window, covering the 4–7pm peak — typically saves around £600 a year on imports alone, before summer export earnings. Whether the numbers stack up for your home depends on your usage, roof and kit.
How to read these tables
Octopus splits each day into time bands. The cheap window is when you want to charge a battery or an EV; the peak window is when you want the battery doing the work and your solar exporting back.
- Flux import rewards solar + battery homes that can shift load — buy at ~15p, avoid paying ~35p.
- Flux export pays nearly 3× the standard rate between 16:00 and 19:00. This is where summer surplus pays for itself.
- Outgoing Octopus is the simple flat SEG rate. Pair it with Go if you have an EV but no battery.
- Go and Intelligent Go are the EV-focused import tariffs. Intelligent Go uses a longer cheap window and works with compatible chargers and EVs.
Is this the right region for me?
The UK is split into 14 distribution regions, and your prices depend on which one you're in. The rates above are for Southern Scotland — most of the Central Belt, covered by SP Energy Networks. If you're in the Highlands or Islands you're on the Northern Scotland network (SSEN) and your prices will be slightly different, so always confirm in the Octopus app before switching.
Want help picking the right tariff?
We're an Octopus Energy Trusted Partner. If you're unsure which tariff suits your solar, battery or EV setup, our deeper Octopus tariff guide for Scotland walks through real-world examples for each setup, or get in touch for a survey.
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