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Pop in a few details and we'll show you the fixed tariffs beating the price cap where you live.
📋 Rates shown are for Direct Debit, Standard Meter customers. For full terms, exit fees, and the latest figures, tap Switch Now on any card to check directly on the supplier's website.
The cheapest deal isn't always the best deal. A bargain tariff from a supplier with terrible customer service or a hefty exit fee can end up costing you more in the long run. That's why every standard fixed deal gets a SwitchPilot Score out of 100, so you can compare the full picture at a glance. We're working on a separate ranking for EV and time-of-use tariffs - they don't fit the same formula because your real cost depends on when you use power.
Here's what goes into it:
💰 Price (40%) - How much you'll save compared to the Ofgem price cap. The bigger the saving, the higher the score.
🏛️ Citizens Advice rating (15%) - The supplier's official star rating from Citizens Advice, covering complaints, call wait times, billing accuracy and customer commitments. Updated quarterly - currently Q4 2025 data.
📋 Ofgem complaint record (15%) - How many complaints Ofgem receives about the supplier per 100,000 customers. Fewer complaints means a better score.
⭐ Trustpilot reviews (15%) - The supplier's Trustpilot rating, checked weekly. Real customers, real experiences.
🔒 Price certainty (10%) - Fixed tariffs score higher because your rate is locked in and won't change. Variable and tracker tariffs score lower because your bill can go up if the market moves.
🚪 Freedom to leave (5%) - Deals with no exit fee score highest. The bigger the exit fee, the lower the score - because you don't want to be trapped if a better deal comes along.
If we can't find public data for a supplier on one of these factors - a newer supplier without a Citizens Advice or Ofgem complaints record, say - that factor adds 0 to their score and their maximum possible score drops by its weight. We don't shuffle the missing weight onto the other factors, because that would silently flatter a supplier we couldn't fully check. Full public data caps at 100; gaps cap lower.
If two deals tie on score: the supplier with the fuller public record - more of those six factors actually scored, fewer gaps - is ranked higher. If that's also identical, the cheaper £/year wins. We'd rather show you the deal we could fully check first.
No supplier can pay for a higher ranking. The score is the score.
Not sure how switching works? Our insider guide covers everything - the 5-day process, exit fees, what to check, and common myths debunked.
Read the Switching Guide →The maximum your supplier can charge on a standard variable tariff in your region. All figures include 5% VAT.
Based on your usage and London regional rates. The cap only applies to default variable tariffs - fixed deals can be priced above it.
Fixed: Rate locked for 12-24 months. Protects against price rises but may have exit fees.
Variable: Rate can change anytime, usually following the price cap.
Daily fee you pay regardless of usage (typically 30-60p/day per fuel). This covers meter reading, billing, and grid maintenance.
Cost per kWh of energy used. This is where most of your bill comes from. Lower is better, but watch the standing charge too!
Fee to leave a fixed tariff early (typically £25-100 per fuel). No exit fees on variable tariffs or when contract ends.
What you pay even with zero usage. Higher standing charges mean you're funding:
💡 Standing charges vary by region due to different network costs (DNO areas).
What you pay per kWh consumed. Higher unit rates mean you're funding more:
💡 Low users benefit from low standing charges. High users benefit from low unit rates.
When a supplier claims "100% renewable electricity", they've purchased REGOs (Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin) or signed PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements) with UK renewable generators.
However: The electricity physically coming into your home is from the National Grid - a mix of wind, solar, nuclear, gas, and other sources. You can't choose which electrons reach your socket!
Think of it like this: everyone draws from the same pool of water, but green tariffs pay to add more clean water to that pool. Your money supports renewable generation, even if your actual electrons are mixed source. (Note: Some suppliers like Fuse Energy choose not to claim 100% renewable for this reason, preferring transparency over REGO-backed marketing.)