If you want certainty, choose fixed; if you want to be cheapest on average and can use energy flexibly, choose dynamic. Variable is mainly for those who do not want to choose for now. Below is the full trade-off.
| At a glance | Fixed | Variable | Dynamic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Certain, slightly higher | Changes per month/quarter | Lowest on average |
| Risk | None | Limited | Peak hours possible |
| Cancelling | Early exit fee | Monthly, free of charge | Monthly, free of charge |
| Who it's for | Peace of mind and budget certainty | Interim solution | Flexible + smart meter |
Anyone who lets their contract roll over automatically almost always pays too much. Set the alarm: we will email you exactly in your free switching month, with the best deals at that moment. Nothing else.
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Your rate is fixed for 1, 2 or 3 years, whatever the market does.
You pay the purchase price per hour, plus a small mark-up.
The supplier adjusts the rate per month or quarter.
For fixed contracts taken out after 1 June 2023, there is no longer a fixed penalty amount, but a cancellation fee based on the remaining benefit of your contract: this can amount to hundreds of euros. From 30 days before your end date you can switch free of charge. Also updated: the net metering scheme for solar panels runs until the end of 2026; after that, the feed-in fee per supplier counts.
Updated: with fixed contracts from after 1 June 2023 you pay a cancellation fee based on the remaining contract benefit; with variable and dynamic contracts you pay nothing. In the last 30 days of a fixed contract you can always switch free of charge.