Pinergy Hikes Overnight Rate 82% From August 1st

What's changing

From August 1st 2026, Pinergy is raising the overnight rate on its Lifestyle Drive Time Plan by 82% — from 5.49c to 9.99c per kWh for the 2am–5am window. Around 1,800 customers are on this plan. At the same time, the solar feed-in rate for customers exporting to the grid is dropping from 25c to 18.5c/kWh.

How the new rate compares

The new 9.99c overnight rate brings Pinergy roughly into line with the rest of the market rather than undercutting it:

• Electric Ireland: 9.94c/kWh (2am–4am)
• Flogas: 9.96c/kWh (from July 20th)
• Pinergy: 9.99c/kWh from August 1st

If cheap overnight charging was the reason you picked this plan, that edge is gone.

Does it still make sense for EV charging?

Even at 9.99c/kWh, overnight EV charging stays cheap relative to petrol or diesel — on the order of roughly €2 to charge for 100km, versus about €9 for an equivalent petrol/diesel trip. The bigger question isn't "is EV charging still worth it" (it is), but whether this specific plan is still your cheapest option now that its main selling point has disappeared.

What to do if you're on this plan

1. Check your day/night split. A plan built around a rock-bottom night rate only pays off if a large share of your usage actually falls in that window. 2. Re-run the comparison. With Pinergy's night rate no longer a standout, another supplier's overall pricing — day rate, standing charge, EV or NightSaver terms — may now come out cheaper for your actual usage. 3. If you have solar, factor in the export cut too. Losing 6.5c/kWh on exports changes your net cost, not just your import cost.

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Source: Newstalk