Compare Electricity Plans
Is that "cheaper" tariff actually cheaper for your usage? Enter your monthly kWh and both plans' rate and standing charge, and see the real monthly cost of each — and what switching saves per year.
Use your 12-month average if you have it.
Current plan (A)
New plan (B)
Yearly savings by switching
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Estimates only. Check exit fees, discount periods, and whether rates are fixed or variable before switching.
How this plan comparison works
Each plan's monthly cost is usage × rate + daily standing charge × 30. The tool compares the two totals and annualises the difference. It also shows the break-even usage — the monthly kWh at which both plans cost the same. If your usage is above it, the lower-rate plan wins; below it, the lower-fee plan wins. That's the number tariff marketing hopes you won't calculate.
Plan switching FAQ
How do I compare two electricity plans?
Compute each plan's full monthly cost: usage × rate + daily standing charge × 30, and compare totals — not just the headline rate. A cheaper rate with a higher daily charge can lose for low-usage homes and win for high-usage ones.
Is a lower rate per kWh always the better deal?
No. If you use little electricity, the fixed charge dominates and a higher-rate/lower-fee plan often wins. The break-even usage = (difference in monthly fixed charges) ÷ (difference in rates).
What usage figure should I use to compare plans?
Your average monthly kWh over the last 12 months — one summer or winter month can mislead. Most utility portals show a 12-month history; divide the annual total by 12.
What else should I check before switching?
Exit fees, fixed vs variable rates, how long any discount lasts, time-of-use windows, and — if you have solar — the export rate. A cheap import rate paired with a poor export rate can cost solar homes money.