A standing charge is a fixed daily amount you pay for being connected to the energy network, even if you use little or no energy. It helps cover costs such as maintaining the network, supplying energy to your property and running the wider energy system.

Energy prices are affected by wholesale gas and electricity costs, network charges, operating costs, government policies and taxes. Prices can also change as supply and demand, weather and global energy markets change.

A Distribution Network Operator (DNO) is the company responsible for the electricity network in your local area. They maintain the cables, substations and infrastructure that carry electricity to homes and businesses, while your energy supplier is the company you pay for your electricity.

EV chargers are commonly grouped as slow, fast, rapid and ultra-rapid, based on their charging power. Home chargers are typically slower, while rapid and ultra-rapid chargers are often found at public charging locations and can add range much more quickly.

Solar panels capture energy from sunlight and convert it into electricity. An inverter then converts this electricity into a form your home can use, helping reduce the amount of electricity you need to draw from the grid.