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Best answer by Emmanuelle_OVO

Updated on 19/12/25 by Chris_OVO

 

Great question! OVO does now offer Economy 10 plans for the Simpler Variable Tariff. 

If you have a ‘complex meter’ type and are trying to sign up online, you may be invited to call up instead. 

Find out more about these meter types in this helpful FAQ:
 

 

We don’t currently offer fixed rate contracts for Economy 10, If this changes in future we’ll let you know 🙂

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Firedog
Super User
Super User
November 2, 2024

Yes.

I take it you don’t have an RTS. OVO are concentrating on RTS customers in Scotland at the moment, because the RTS signal is being switched off permanently next summer. This means that others with non-RTS systems may have to wait a bit to get a new smart meter. The ones they’re fitting can be configured for all manner of complex tariffs, including Economy 10.
  

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Shads_OVO
Retired Moderator
Retired Moderator
November 4, 2024

Hi @Dangerousdonald,

 

I can see our forum volunteer has already answered your question here. 

 

These links may also be useful:

 

https://www.ovoenergy.com/guides/energy-guides/economy-10

https://www.ovoenergy.com/help/article/electric-heating/economy-10

Newcomer
July 21, 2025

Can I go on an economy 10 tariff as a new customer??

 

I have a smets2 smart meter , Edf have withdrawn my E10 so I’m looking for a new supplier 

 

I have old style storage heaters , they are controlled by the ALCS 

 

any help  please 

Blastoise186
Super User
Super User
July 21, 2025

Hi ​@Joanne10001 ,

You can indeed - but you’ll need to phone OVO for this. Please check out the contact details below:

 

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Firedog
Super User
Super User
July 21, 2025

Can I go on an economy 10 tariff as a new customer??
  

That may not be straightforward. There are a number of factors to be taken into consideration:

  • Where you live (the first part of your postcode is usually enough). Available tariffs vary with the DNO.
  • The precise type of meter you have, e.g. Kaifa MA120 B, Aclara SGM 1416-B.
  • Whether the meter is consistently connecting to the smart meter network. 
  • How the meter is currently configured. We have seen cases where the supplier’s misguided attempts to configure a meter have left it unworkable. Is the tariff changing from peak to offpeak at the right times? Are the storage heaters starting to charge automatically at exactly the same times? What are the offpeak hours?

If the stars align in your favour, it may be possible for you to be accepted as an E10 customer, but you’d have to be very persuasive with the customer support staff ...

Noel | I have no official status; I'm just a volunteer who comes here to help other customers. My gear: Aclara SGM 1416-B Electricity-only E7 meter; Chameleon IHD3-PPMID-AAA | It may look as if I know what I’m talking about, but don’t let that fool you. |
Newcomer
July 21, 2025

My meter is currently changing at the correct times for E10 and is communicating with EDF with no issues 

 

its only because they have removed E10 tariffs I need to change as E7 won’t give me a boost later in the day which I need to keep my home warmer in the winter 

 

i live in north east of the uk NE33

 

my meter is ES -12B EDMI STANDARD 420 

Newcomer
July 21, 2025

 

Blastoise186
Super User
Super User
July 21, 2025

That's outdated 

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Newcomer
July 21, 2025

Thanks … even E9 would work for me 

 

i will ring customer services today .. is the call centre UK based ??

Newcomer
July 21, 2025

EDF have recently moved their core customer service abroad , and is, sorry to say , the poor staff have not been trained well , hopefully this will improve for the staff and customers benefit