Who are E.ON Next?
E.ON Next is part of the Big Six, read more about its tariffs and contact details.
E.ON Next is one of the UK’s biggest energy suppliers, with four million gas and electricity customers. As such it’s classed as one of the ‘big six’ and offers a range of tariffs to suit different households. Some of which use 100% renewable energy.
The supplier also offers cleaner energy solutions, such as solar and heat pumps. And there are discounts on offer on selected products, too.
As of October 2024, these included £350 off heat pumps and £200 off solar panels and batteries.
At the time of writing, E.ON Next is rated four stars out of five on Trustpilot, which is broadly in line with other household-name energy suppliers.
Cheap E.ON Next Energy tariffs
As a large supplier, E.ON Next energy tariffs include a selection of fixed, variable, pay-as-you-go and prepayment gas and electricity deals. It’s fairly priced sat next to its competitors and gets good customer service ratings.
Historically, its fixed price tariffs are cheaper than its standard variable tariffs, while offering the security of knowing that you will pay a fixed price each month until the fixed period ends.
E.ON Next fixed price deals and tariffs
E.ON Next fixed rate tariffs take in NextFixed 24M and NextFixed 12M. Both options offer:
Exclusive home solutions discounts
Cheaper prices when pay by Direct Debit
The major difference is NextFixed 24M fixes your rate for 24 months, while NextFixed ties you in to a fixed price for 12 months. NextFixed 24 also requires online account management.
An exit fee may apply, should you choose to leave either fixed-rate tariff before your contract ends.
E.ON Next prepayment tariffs
E.ON Next offers a single tariff for customers who use a prepayment meter that they top up using a key or card. If you’re on this kind of plan, you’ll be given a key or card that you can top up at shops and service stations.
No exit fee applies for prepayment customers.
E.ON Next pay-as-you-go tariffs
E.ON Next’s pay-as-you-go tariff is called Smart Pay As You Go. It operates much like a prepayment tariff but is combined with a smart meter to give you a clearer picture of your usage.
You can top up using E.ON Next’s app or at stores, post offices and service stations and there’s no exit fee.
E.ON Next Economy 7 and Economy 10 tariffs
Economy 7 and Economy 10 tariffs provide cheaper electricity for certain times during the day. To get these tariffs, you'll need to be on a Next Flex tariff and have an Economy 7 or Economy 10 electricity meter.
Economy 7 offers you seven hours of off-peak energy during the night.
With Economy 10, you get those seven hours during the night, plus three hours in the day, usually in the afternoon.
These tariffs are a great option if you have electric storage heaters and/or a hot water cylinder, because you can use the cheaper off-peak hours to charge the storage heaters and heat your water for the day ahead.
You can also use timers to set appliances, such as your washing machine and dishwasher, to run during these off-peak hours and get the cheaper rate.
Charging devices at night, like phones, laptops and iPads, is a good idea too.
To benefit from being on Economy 7 and Economy 10, compared to being on one of E.ON Next's other tariffs where they charge the same unit price throughout the day and night, you'll need to use at least 30-40% of your electricity during the cheaper rate, or 'off-peak' hours.
E.ON Next dual fuel tariffs
If you’re looking for simplicity with your energy bills, a dual fuel tariff could be your best bet.
Choosing to get your gas and electricity from E.ON Next means you’ll receive a single bill that’s easier to keep track of, and can often make significant savings too.
Dual fuel options are available on a range of E.ON Next fixed-rate, online and standard tariffs.
E.ON Next Pledge tracker tariff
The Next Pledge tariff's big selling point is that it's guaranteed to stay £50 below the Ofgem price cap.
To find out what might happen with the energy prices over the next 12 months and help you decide whether the Next Pledge tariff is right for you, take a look at our Energy Price Cap guide.
E.ON Next Gust 100% renewable energy tariff
This is a newer tariff from E.ON Next and as well as 100% renewable energy, offers fixed prices for 12 months and discounts on home tech.
E.ON Next tariffs for existing customers
Existing E.ON Next customers can easily switch tariffs by logging into their account online.
Once logged in, you can compare all the tariffs that are available to you, to ensure you’ve got the best deal.
Depending on your E.ON Next tariff, you might be charged if you decide to leave.
If you terminate the contract fewer than 49 days before it ends (the period known as the switching window), you will not have to pay an exit fee.
Business energy with E.ON Next
E.ON Next tariffs for businesses include offers for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). If you’ve got a larger business, you’ll need to get a quote from E.ON-owned brand npower Business Solutions.
E.ON Next classifies SMEs as companies that have a turnover of £2 million or less and has no more than 10 employees.
All E.ON Next business tariffs are backed by 100% renewable energy sources and you can choose between fixed-rate, or variable tariffs that go up or down in line with the wholesale cost of energy.
To find out how much you could save by switching business energy tariffs with MoneySuperMarket, give our energy experts a call on 0800 088 6986.
E.ON Next electric car Tariff
E.ON Next’s NextDrive tariff is tailor-made for EV drivers. Key features include
Lower priced electricity when driving between 12pm and 7am
Fixed prices for 12 months and no exit fees
Can manage charging through an app
100% renewable energy
Open to new and existing customers
Free one-year subscription to Zoom EV benefits and discounts
It’s important to note that you can only sign up for NextDrive if you also have a smart meter that sends energy-usage updates to E.ON Next every half an hour
Can I get gas-only and electricity-only tariffs from E.ON Next?
Yes, E.ON Next offers a range of separate gas and electricity tariffs but it’s typically cheaper to combine both services and go for a dual fuel tariff.
As well as gas and electricity, Eon also offers home heating services through its partners, including boilers and boiler cover, smart thermostats and air source heat pumps.
If you’re looking to do your bit for the planet, Eon also offers solar panels, battery storage, electric vehicle charging and energy saving measures.
How can I contact E.ON Next?
Telephone: 0808 501 5200. Lines are open from 9am - 5pm Monday to Thursday, 9am - 4pm Friday.
Email for household energy queries: hi@eonnext.com
Email contact for business energy queries: hellobusiness@eonnext.com
E.ON Next reviews
E.ON Next is rated highly by customers on Trustpilot, which an average star rating of four out of five based on over 52,000 reviews (as of October 2024).
That’s broadly in line with British Gas, with 4.2 stars and EDF (4.6 stars). But some way behind the industry-leader Octopus Energy with 4.8 stars.
Reading reviews directly from customers lets you see exactly what it’s like to be with the provider, so you can get a reliable picture of the services they provide. This way you’ll be able to make a more informed choice when choosing your energy supplier.
Switch and save with Energy Monitor
Switching your energy supplier is quicker and easier with MoneySuperMarket’s Energy Monitor.
We’ll let you know as soon as there’s a cheaper tariff available for you, so you can effortlessly switch and save money on your energy bill.
What happens if E.ON Next goes bust?
When energy companies collapse, the consequences are managed by Ofgem, the energy market regulator. Thanks to Ofgem’s safety net, even if your supplier goes out of business, your gas and/or electricity supply will never be cut off or interrupted.
All UK energy suppliers are regulated by Ofgem.
In addition to guaranteeing continuity of supply, Ofgem works to move customers of a failed company to the best possible deal, with any debit/credit transferred to a new supplier that is chosen to inherit the business.
