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As of April 2025, Electric Ireland's 24hr, standard electricity plan costs an estimated €1,373 per year with a standard unit rate of 34.03c per kWh. To contact Electric Ireland customer support, you can call 1800 372 372. Electric Ireland offer price plans for standard, smart and pay-as-you-go electricity along with gas and dual fuel deals.
Selectra has looked at the provider to bring you Electric Ireland's top price plans.
Electric Ireland's unit rates vary based on factors such as:
Below you'll find a breakdown of Electric Ireland's current unit rates, including the current 30% discount:
| Meter Type | Standard Rate | 30% Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Hour | 34.75c | 24.32c |
| Day Rate | 37.10c | 25.97c |
| Night Rate | 18.30c | 12.81c |
| Night Storage | 18.30c | 12.81c |
Unit rates include VAT. Last updated: April 2025
Electric Ireland's standard unit rate is currently 34.75c for electricity, which is slightly higher than the average unit rate at 34.29c kWh.
Despite this, given the size of the discount offered to new customers, Electric Ireland are still able to offer one of the cheapest estimated annual bills compared to other large providers.
Below you will find a table that compares each provider's standard, 24hr, urban unit price. No discount offers have been applied to unit rates.
| Supplier | Unit Price |
|---|---|
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Average Unit Rate, 34.03c | |
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*Figures are for illustrative purposes only. Unit rates are based on a standard, 24hr, urban rate, and include VAT. No discounts have been applied.
Last updated: March 2025
Electric Ireland also offer smart meter plans for customers who have activated their smart meters.
Customers signing up to a time-of-use tariff can receive a 30% discount on thier rates.
In the tables below, you can see the unit rates for both types of smart meter configurations:
| Time of Day | Smart Meter Rates | 30% Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Day Rate | 37.03c | 25.92c |
| Night Rate | 19.46c | 13.62c |
| Peak Rate | 39.50c | 27.65c |
Unit rates include VAT. Last Updated: April 2025
Customers with day night meters can also sign up with Electric Ireland's 30% electricity discount.
Below you will find the current day night unit rates along with their discounted rate:
| Time of Day | Day Night Meter Rates | 30% Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Day Rate | 37.10c | 25.97c |
| Night Rate | 18.30c | 12.81c |
Unit rates include VAT. Last Updated: April 2025
What are Electric Ireland's Night Rate Times?
Electric Ireland's day night plan is split into two times: Day (8am to 11pm) and Night (11pm to 8am).
Electric Ireland are offering a 22% discount to customers who sign up to their gas only plan.
Below you will find the current gas only unit rates along with their discounted rate:
| Time of Day | Gas Rates |
|---|---|
| Day Rate | 11.645c |
| With 22% discount | 09.08c |
Unit rates include VAT. Last Updated: April 2025
What is Electric Ireland's Microgeneration Export Rate?
Electric Ireland currently offer a microgeneration rate of 19.5c k/Wh. This rate is exempt from VAT.
The provider currently does not provide Pay As You Go (PAYG) services to the public.
The supplier only provides prepayment plans to customers who need help managing their debts or to customers that are experiencing financial hardship (proof required).
If you fit one of these categories, and you’d like to learn more, contact Electric Ireland to find out if you can get a PAYG offer.
Electric Ireland does offer green tariffs where the rate is slightly higher but for 100% renewable energy.
This means that the electricity generated for your home on this tariff is powered through solar panels and wind energy.
Urban Meter
Urban 24hr Green
Urban Night Storage Green
Rural Meter
Rural 24hr Green
Rural Night Storage Green
Last Updated: April 2025
EAB calculated based on average electricity usage (4,200 kWh) with discounts, VAT and PSO Levy included.
| Supplier | Unit Price |
|---|---|
| 28.80c |
| 30.51c |
| 32.90c |
| 33.31c |
| 33.62c |
| 33.97c |
| 34.03c |
Average Unit Rate, 34.03c | |
| 35.48c |
| 36.65c |
| 37.05c |
| 38.08c |
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*Figures are for illustrative purposes only. Unit rates are based on a standard, 24hr, urban rate, and include VAT. No discounts have been applied.
Last updated: March 2025
Need Help Topping Up with Electric Ireland?
Our Electric Ireland top-up guide has all the information you require when topping up your PAYG account.
In addition to the PSO levy, you also need to pay the Electric Ireland standing charges.
These are included in your bill and help pay for your property to be connected to the electricity and gas.
Here are the current Electric Ireland standing charges:
| Meter Type | Standing Charge | PSO Levy | Total Fixed Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Hour Urban | €250.77/year | €42.25/year | €293.02 |
| 24 Hour Rural | €314.98/year | €42.25/year | €357.23 |
| Urban Night Storage | €263.42/year | €42.25/year | €305.67 |
| Rural Night Storage | €327.63/year | €42.25/year | €369.88 |
| Urban Smart Meter | €328.58/year | €42.25/year | €370.83 |
| Rural Smart Meter | €400.48/year | €42.25/year | €442.73 |
Night Saver charges only apply if you have a separate Night Storage Heating meter.
Electric Ireland offer several price plans to choose from. As Ireland’s biggest electricity supplier, they offer price plans for the following:
Urban Meter
Urban 24hr
Urban Nightsaver
Urban Night Storage
Rural Meter
Rural 24hr
Rural Nightsaver
Rural Night Storage
Last Updated: April 2025
EAB calculated based on average electricity usage (4,200 kWh) with VAT and PSO Levy included.
Standard Smart Tariff
Urban Smart Meter
Rural Smart Meter
Last Updated: April 2025
EAB calculated based on average electricity usage (4,200 kWh) with discounts, VAT and PSO Levy included.
Gas Tariff
Last Updated: April 2025
EAB calculated based on average gas usage (11,000 kWh) with discounts, VAT and Carbon Tax included.
Standard Urban Tariffs
Standard Urban 24 Hour
Standard Urban Night Storage
Standard Urban Nightsaver
Standard Rural Tariffs
Standard Rural 24 Hour
Standard Rural Night Storage
Standard Rural Nightsaver
Last Updated: April 2025
EAB calculated based on average electricity usage (4,200 kWh) + average gas usage (11,000 kWh) with discounts, VAT, PSO Levy and Carbon Tax included.
Urban Meter
SPAYG Electricity Urban
Rural Meter
SPAYG Electricity Rural
Last Updated: April 2025
EAB calculated based on average electricity usage (4,200 kWh) with discounts, VAT and PSO Levy included.
Interested in What Customers Have To Say About Electric Ireland?
Our Electric Ireland reviews article offers you insight into how customers rate the provider, including their experience with customer service.
Switching online is the most convenient for new electricity and gas customers:
If you prefer to switch over the phone, you can contact Electric Ireland directly on 1800 30 50 90 and a member of their switching team will assist you with the process.
Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm and Saturday's from 9am to 5.30pm.
Before switching to any electricity or gas provider, it is important to have the following information ready to make the switch as convenient as possible
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