How it works
Simple.
Free, every day.
From 11am to 3pm every day, you’ll pay $0.00/kWh for eligible usage.
Free window
Use it
Run all your appliances between 11am and 3pm.
More value
Shift it
The more you shift, the more value you could get.
OVO app
Track it
See and manage your usage with the OVO app.
Your daily energy at a glance
Same time. Always 4 hours.
Is Free 4 right for you?
Built for modern
routines
Free 4 works best when you can shift some of your electricity use into the middle of the day.
Flexible
You work from home or have flexible daytime routines.
Smart appliances
You can program your smart assistances to wake up automatically for the free window.
EV + Battery
You own an EV or a home battery and plan to charge during the day.
You’ll also need a smart meter to access Free 4 Plan.
What could you do in 4 free hours?
Power the things that matter.
Pricing and eligibility
Simple pricing. Clear savings.
Select your state to see indicative prices. For an accurate quote based on your address, usage and meter type, start a quote.
29%
Less than the VDO
For a residential single rate tariff customer using 4000kWh per year in United Energy. Lowest annual amount $1,119. Actual annual cost will vary depending on your state, tariff, network and usage. Values shown exclude any solar export, concessions or rebates.
OVO App
Stay on top
of your usage
Manage your electricity usage and track your savings during free hours.
Award-winning energy
Recognised by customers.
OVO Energy was recognised by Canstar as Most Satisfied Customers, Solar Electricity Providers, 2026.
FAQs
Good to know
Is there a usage cap during the free window?
There’s no daily cap on electricity used during the Free 4 window. Free 4 is designed for personal and household use, and usage is subject to our Fair Use Policy. If usage is much higher than we’d reasonably expect for a residential household, we may move you to our Standard Retail Contract.
What are my rates outside the free window?
Outside the Free 4 window, your usual plan rates apply. Your exact rates will depend on your tariff, state and network. To see the rates available for your address, get a quote.
When can I start using free electricity?
If you're new to OVO (Hi 👋), we'll email you to let you know once we've started supplying your home. If you’re awesome and already with OVO (nice 😎) and switch from another plan, your welcome pack will show the date your new plan starts, which is typically the following day.
Do I need a smart meter?
Yes. You’ll need a smart meter so we can measure when you use electricity and apply the Free 4 rate correctly.