Every comparison site promises the cheapest business electricity prices. Almost none of them show you a price you will actually be offered. Prices depend on your meter, region, consumption, credit profile and contract timing — so we publish honest indicative ranges here, then quote you properly against 21+ suppliers.
What you get
The table below is what businesses are really paying this quarter. Your price depends on your details — which is exactly why we quote before we promise.
Averages gathered from supplier panels and market data during July 2026. Treat them as a sanity check for your renewal quote, not as an offer — your postcode, meter type and consumption will move the numbers.
| Business size | Annual usage (approx.) | Unit rate (p/kWh) | Standing charge (p/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro business | Up to 15,000 kWh | 28–30p | 40–50p |
| Small business | 15,000–30,000 kWh | 26–28p | 45–55p |
| Medium business | 30,000–65,000 kWh | 25–27p | 50–65p |
| Large / high usage | 65,000+ kWh | 24–26p | 60p+ or capacity-based |
Indicative averages only, based on July 2026 market data. Actual prices vary by region, meter type, credit profile, contract length and market timing, and are confirmed on quotation. Prices exclude VAT and the Climate Change Levy.
Business electricity is priced individually. Suppliers quote against your meter profile, your region’s distribution costs, your consumption pattern and your credit score. Two businesses on the same street can be quoted 3p/kWh apart. Published averages tell you the weather, not what to wear.
Wholesale electricity is traded constantly, and supplier quotes are typically valid for 24 hours or less. A quote gathered in a calm week can beat one gathered in a volatile one by a wide margin. We watch the market so you can strike when the price is right, not when the renewal letter happens to arrive.
Standing charges on business meters have risen sharply as network and policy costs get recovered per-day rather than per-unit. A low unit rate with a bloated standing charge can cost a low-usage site more overall. We compare the full annual cost, every time.
If your fixed term has ended and nobody acted, you are likely paying out-of-contract or deemed rates — often 40p/kWh or worse. That is the most expensive electricity a business can buy, and ending it is usually the fastest saving we can deliver.
Our fee is agreed upfront and disclosed in writing before you sign. It may be paid directly or collected via the supplier as a transparent p/kWh uplift. The exact amount depends on consumption, contract length, and service scope.
As a guide, our fee is typically 1–2p per kWh on electricity and approximately 1p per kWh on gas.
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As of July 2026, most SMEs are quoted between roughly 24p and 30p per kWh, with daily standing charges typically between 40p and 65p. Larger consumers pay less per unit; micro businesses pay more. Your actual price depends on meter type, region, consumption and credit profile.
Published averages blend regions, meter types and business sizes. If your site is in a high-distribution-cost region, has a disadvantageous meter profile, or your business has a thin credit file, quotes will come in above average. A consultancy can often close that gap by approaching the right suppliers.
Quoted business rates normally exclude VAT. Most businesses pay 20% VAT on electricity, plus the Climate Change Levy. Low-usage sites and qualifying organisations may pay 5% VAT and be CCL-exempt — worth checking, because suppliers rarely volunteer it.
Send us a recent bill. With your MPAN, consumption and contract end date we can price your supply across 21+ suppliers and show you the full annual cost of each option — usually within one working day.