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Compare every Electric Kiwi electricity plan currently on the market: tariff structure, contract length, exit fees, renewable share, solar buy-back and what each plan suits best. Data refreshed daily from the Selectra Energy-Core API.

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Electric Kiwi is one of the licensed electricity retailers operating in New Zealand, regulated by the Electricity Authority. On this page you will find every Electric Kiwi plan currently published in our comparator, with the tariff structure, fees, conditions and target audience for each one. Use it to understand what Electric Kiwi actually charges before you call them or sign up online.

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Electric Kiwi domestic plan

Everyday

Contract length

no fixed term

Exit fees

$0

Solar buy-back

9.2c per kWh (incl. GST)

Bond / deposit

$4.99 initial deposit

How the tariff works

  • Tariff type: Variable, single‑rate plan with flat electricity pricing at all times; charges consist of a daily fixed charge plus a per‑kWh usage rate. No peak/off‑peak price differentials apply to standard usage on Everyday.
  • Hour of Power: Included on all Electric Kiwi plans. Choose any 60‑minute slot within off‑peak windows (9am–5pm or 9pm–7am) each day; electricity used in that hour is free. The plan’s daily fixed charge still applies during the free hour.
  • Daily fixed charge: Varies by network region and user category (standard vs low‑user where available). Contact Electric Kiwi with your address to confirm the current daily rate for your property.
  • Price per kWh: Varies by network region, meter configuration and user category. Enter your address with Electric Kiwi or contact them directly to obtain the current per‑kWh price for your property.
  • Solar buy‑back (Everyday): Exports from eligible systems are purchased at 9.2c/kWh (incl. GST) during all periods on Everyday. An export‑capable smart meter is required.
  • Smart meter: Everyday requires a smart meter capable of daily remote reads.
  • Contract and fees: No fixed‑term contract and no disconnection fees are advertised for Everyday; standard service fees (e.g., reconnection) may apply where relevant.
  • Regional notes: Rates depend on local network charges and can differ across Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Eastland, Taranaki, Whanganui, Wellington, Marlborough, Westland, Canterbury, Otago and Southland. If a region’s current per‑kWh and daily rates cannot be confirmed for your address, please contact the provider directly.

Who this plan suits best

Everyday suits customers who value simplicity and flexibility over time‑of‑use optimisation. It is a good fit for renters or small families with steady usage throughout the day who don’t want to manage peak/off‑peak rates, but who can leverage the Hour of Power for daily high‑load tasks (laundry, dishwasher, hot‑water boosts) during off‑peak times. Large households or small businesses with predictable daytime operations can also benefit if they prefer a straightforward flat rate plus the Hour of Power. EV owners and highly load‑shiftable users may achieve greater savings on time‑of‑use options (e.g., half‑price overnight on other Electric Kiwi plans), but Everyday remains viable for EV drivers who primarily charge opportunistically and can’t consistently shift charging to overnight. Solar users can participate via the Everyday solar buy‑back; those prioritising higher export rates at specific times may compare with plans that offer time‑varying buy‑back.

Additional services included

Solar buy‑back: Everyday includes an optional export buy‑back for eligible solar exports at 9.2c/kWh (incl. GST) with an export‑capable smart meter; this is automatically applied when a solar register is detected. There is no separate subscription fee for buy‑back beyond your standard plan charges. Broadband and mobile (optional add‑ons): Electric Kiwi offers fibre broadband plans—Sweet Lite ($65/month), Sweet Fibre ($89/month), and Sweet As Fibre ($99/month), all incl. GST, no fixed‑term; optional modem purchase/rent and occasional promotional modem offers may apply. Kiwi Mobile offers two plan families: Choice (daily pricing tiers such as 5GB at $1.30/day, 10GB at $1.60/day, 20GB at $1.90/day, 40GB at $2.00/day, Unlimited at $2.10/day) and Choice Lite (1GB at $0.59/day, 1.5GB at $0.89/day, 2GB at $1.19/day, 3GB at $1.49/day, 4GB at $1.79/day). From time to time, Electric Kiwi runs time‑limited half‑price mobile offers; these affect mobile pricing only and do not change Everyday electricity rates. EV and charging integrations: Electric Kiwi provides optional integration with certain public charging networks so external charging can appear on your Electric Kiwi bill. Pricing for public charging is set by the charging network; Electric Kiwi does not advertise an additional fee for the integration.

Plan conditions at a glance

  • Availability requires a communicating smart meter capable of daily remote reads at the property.
  • No fixed‑term contract; customers can leave at any time. At least 48 hours’ notice is typically required to move home or request disconnection.
  • Pricing is variable and address‑specific (network region, meter setup, and user category). Enter your address with the provider to confirm current daily and per‑kWh rates.
  • Hour of Power included: choose one free off‑peak hour per day within 9am–5pm or 9pm–7am; free usage applies to electricity consumption only, and daily fixed charges still apply.
  • Plan includes "flat power rates" (no time‑of‑use price differences for standard usage). Standard service fees (e.g., reconnection) may apply as per the provider’s schedule.
  • GST: Prices are shown inclusive of GST by default; display can be toggled to exclude GST for comparison.
  • User category: Standard‑user and low‑user options are available where applicable; the regulated low‑user tariff is being phased out nationally by 1 April 2027.
  • Solar: Everyday supports export buy‑back at 9.2c/kWh (incl. GST) with an export‑capable meter and typical residential capacity (≤10kW) and lines‑company approval.
  • Billing and payments: Flexible billing frequencies (weekly, fortnightly or monthly) with payment by nominated bank account or card; surcharges may apply to certain payment methods.
  • Price changes: The provider gives at least 30 days’ notice of material pricing or plan changes; customers may switch away before changes take effect.
  • No disconnection fees are advertised for Everyday; other third‑party or network charges may apply in specific circumstances.

Promotions and discounts

Everyday includes Electric Kiwi’s "Hour of Power": one hour of free off‑peak electricity usage every day. Customers can choose any hour within the off‑peak windows (9am–5pm or 9pm–7am) and change it as often as they like; electricity consumed during that hour is free, while the plan’s daily fixed charge still applies. Eligibility requires being an Electric Kiwi electricity customer with a communicating smart meter, and the benefit continues for as long as you remain a customer. As at November 2025, Electric Kiwi is not advertising limited‑time sign‑up credits or electricity‑specific discounts unique to the Everyday plan beyond Hour of Power. Current promotions are focused on optional mobile and broadband services (e.g., time‑limited half‑price mobile offers) and do not alter Everyday’s electricity rates or charges.

How Electric Kiwi can change this plan's price

Electric Kiwi may change plan pricing, pricing plans, or fees and charges. For material changes, they provide at least 30 days’ notice before the change takes effect (or longer if required by law). Customers who do not accept a change can switch away before it takes effect, without early termination fees. Drivers of price updates include underlying cost components such as network charges, metering and regulatory costs, and the cost of electricity itself. Network charges are government‑regulated and typically reset annually on or around 1 April; Electric Kiwi states it will give existing customers clear notice of any rate adjustments and the reason for the change.

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Electric Kiwi domestic plan

MoveMaster

Contract length

no fixed term

Exit fees

$0

Solar buy-back

23c per kWh (peak) and 11.5c per kWh (off-peak), incl. GST

Bond / deposit

$4.99 initial deposit (credited to next invoice)

Who this plan suits best

MoveMaster suits customers who can shift meaningful usage away from peak windows, including small families and large households able to run washing, drying, dishwashing, hot‑water scheduling and space/water heating in off‑peak shoulder or the half‑price overnight period (11pm–7am). The included daily Hour of Power adds extra savings for shiftable loads. It is particularly attractive for EV owners who can schedule charging overnight at half the peak price, and for solar users who want competitive export credits (23c/kWh peak and 11.5c/kWh off‑peak) while also timing import usage to cheaper off‑peak periods. Small businesses with flexible operations (e.g., hospitality prep, cleaning, refrigeration top‑ups, or baking) can also benefit. Customers with largely immovable peak‑time demand may see less benefit than those who can routinely shift usage.

Additional services included

ChargeNet billing integration (optional): lets you consolidate public EV charging costs from the ChargeNet network onto your Electric Kiwi bill. Included by Electric Kiwi at no extra fee; you pay ChargeNet’s station prices. Eligibility: active Electric Kiwi residential account, active ChargeNet account, and private-use EV. Hot Water Automation (optional/eligibility‑based): app‑controlled scheduling to heat your cylinder outside peaks; included at no extra cost where available on your network/meter. Modes range from modest to aggressive peak avoidance and can be overridden at any time. Green Meter (included): a free tool showing forecasted grid carbon intensity to help time usage when the grid is ‘greener’ and, on MoveMaster, cheaper. Solar buy‑back (included with MoveMaster): credits for exported energy at plan rates (peak 23c/kWh; off‑peak 11.5c/kWh, incl. GST); requires an import/export meter. Broadband and mobile services are also available from Electric Kiwi but are separate, optional products with their own pricing.

Plan conditions at a glance

  • No fixed term; you can leave at any time without break fees.
  • Supply (and MoveMaster TOU billing) requires a smart meter capable of daily remote reads.
  • Time windows: peak 7am–9am and 5pm–9pm; off‑peak shoulder weekdays 9am–5pm and 9pm–11pm; weekends 7am–11pm; off‑peak night 11pm–7am (half price vs peak).
  • All Electric Kiwi power plans include a daily Hour of Power: one free off‑peak hour selected within 9am–5pm or 9pm–7am.
  • Charges comprise a daily fixed charge (varies by network/meter) plus time‑of‑use per‑kWh rates; address‑specific pricing is provided in your quote.
  • Solar exports on MoveMaster earn buy‑back credits (peak 23c/kWh; off‑peak 11.5c/kWh, incl. GST) with an import/export meter.
  • Billing frequency options: weekly, fortnightly, or monthly; invoices specify due dates.
  • Payment surcharges: recurring card direct debit has a 0.75% surcharge; bank account direct debit has no surcharge. Other service fees (e.g., meter work, reconnection) may apply.
  • Electric Kiwi may change terms, fees, or your pricing plan with at least 30 days’ notice for material changes; you may switch away before changes take effect.
  • Optional extras available: ChargeNet billing integration (no EK fee; you pay ChargeNet’s prices) and Hot Water Automation where available.

Promotions and discounts

MoveMaster embeds time-based discounts rather than short-term sign-up incentives: electricity used overnight (11pm–7am) is charged at half the peak price, and off‑peak shoulder periods (weekdays 9am–5pm and 9pm–11pm; weekends 7am–11pm) are priced lower than peak. These lower overnight/shoulder rates apply to all MoveMaster customers on eligible smart meters and are ongoing features of the tariff rather than limited promotions. All Electric Kiwi power customers, including those on MoveMaster and eligible small-business accounts, receive an Hour of Power every day: one free hour of off‑peak electricity that can be scheduled within 9am–5pm or 9pm–7am and changed day‑to‑day. The free hour covers electricity usage only and continues for as long as the account remains with Electric Kiwi. For solar households on MoveMaster, exported power earns buy‑back credits at plan‑specific rates (23c/kWh at peak and 11.5c/kWh off‑peak, incl. GST) when an import/export meter is installed. As at today, Electric Kiwi does not advertise any active MoveMaster‑specific sign‑up credits, rebates, or time‑limited electricity promotions beyond these built‑in benefits; current public promotional activity is focused on mobile and broadband rather than electricity.

How Electric Kiwi can change this plan's price

Electric Kiwi’s power terms (effective 3 June 2025) allow changes to pricing plans, fees and charges at any time, with at least 30 days’ notice before any material changes take effect. Notice is provided by email, and updated terms are made available on the Electric Kiwi website. They may also update your specific pricing plan with at least 30 days’ advance notice by email. Changes required by law, to align with mandated requirements or good industry practice, or changes that are beneficial/immaterial to customers may be made without advance notice. If you do not accept a change, you may end your agreement before it takes effect without incurring early termination fees (there is no fixed‑term contract). The terms do not enumerate specific adjustment drivers (e.g., wholesale cost movements, network charge resets, or regulatory cost changes), but these are typical industry inputs that can influence retail tariffs; any resulting change would still be notified per the above.

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Electric Kiwi domestic plan

Go250

Contract length

no fixed term

Solar buy-back

9.2c per kWh

Bond / deposit

$4.99 initial deposit

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Electric Kiwi business plan

Small Business

Contract length

no fixed term

Exit fees

no exit fees

Bond / deposit

$4.99 initial deposit (credited against next invoice)

How the tariff works

  • Tariff type: Time‑of‑Use for small business with two energy price tiers (peak and off‑peak) plus a daily fixed charge. Off‑peak energy is 50% of the peak energy rate.
  • Peak periods (higher rate): 7am–9am and 5pm–9pm on weekdays. Off‑peak periods (50% cheaper): all other weekday hours and the entire weekend.
  • Free Hour of Power: choose any 60‑minute slot within off‑peak windows (9am–5pm or 9pm–7am daily). All usage in that hour is free; you can change the hour anytime via the app (changes before midnight apply that day). Daily fixed charges still apply.
  • How charges are calculated: a daily fixed charge (amount varies by network/meter set‑up) plus per‑kWh usage at the applicable peak or off‑peak rate for each half‑hour interval recorded by your smart meter. GST is included by default in displayed pricing.
  • Price per kWh: exact peak/off‑peak rates and daily charges vary by network region and metering and are provided after you enter your address. If you need confirmed current prices for Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Eastland, Taranaki, Whanganui, Wellington, Marlborough, Westland, Canterbury, Otago, or Southland, please contact Electric Kiwi directly.
  • Eligibility/requirements: a communicating smart meter is required; availability and pricing depend on your address and network. Sites using more than 100 MWh per year should contact the provider’s commercial team.

Who this plan suits best

Best suited to small businesses that operate mainly during daytime and weekends (retail, cafés, salons, clinics, small offices) and can avoid heavy usage in the weekday 7–9am and 5–9pm peaks. The 50% off‑peak rate plus the free daily off‑peak hour rewards users who can shift appliances, HVAC pre‑conditioning, dishwashers, laundry, or hot‑water boosting into off‑peak windows. It also fits customers wanting contract flexibility (no fixed term), app‑based control, and predictable time‑of‑use pricing. Businesses whose usage is concentrated in the defined peak windows, or sites without a communicating smart meter, are less likely to benefit.

Additional services included

Included at no extra cost with the electricity plan: the Hour of Power feature (one off‑peak hour free each day) and access to the Electric Kiwi app/portal to schedule your free hour, monitor half‑hourly usage, and manage billing. Optional add‑ons from the same provider: broadband with unlimited data on open term at $65/m (Sweet Lite 100/20Mbps), $89/m (Sweet Fibre 500/100Mbps), or $99/m (Sweet As Fibre ~900/500Mbps); and Kiwi Mobile with flexible tiers (Choice and Choice Lite), e.g., Choice tiers from roughly $39.54/m for 5GB up to around $63.88/m for Unlimited equivalent (prices vary by tier and promos). Occasional mobile/broadband promotions (e.g., introductory half‑price months; free modem under a “pinky promise”) may apply and are billed separately from electricity. An EV public‑charging billing link with ChargeNet exists, but its terms are targeted to residential electricity accounts rather than business customers.

Plan conditions at a glance

  • No fixed term; you can leave anytime. Provide at least 48 hours’ notice to disconnect, move, or stop supply.
  • A communicating smart meter is required; service isn’t available to properties without one.
  • Time‑of‑use windows: peak 7–9am and 5–9pm on weekdays; all other times and all weekend are off‑peak (50% cheaper than peak).
  • Hour of Power: one off‑peak hour of free electricity use per day; choose/change the hour in the app (changes before midnight apply that day). Daily fixed charges still apply.
  • Pricing is address‑ and network‑specific. Exact per‑kWh peak/off‑peak rates and daily charges are provided via the online quote/My Account and include GST by default.
  • Billing and payments: choose weekly, fortnightly or monthly billing; payment by direct debit or card (a surcharge may apply to certain card/instant payments).
  • Low‑user tariffs are being phased out nationally through 1 April 2027; most small business sites are on standard‑user pricing.
  • Sites using more than 100 MWh/year and on time‑of‑use metering should contact the provider’s commercial team for bespoke offers.
  • Prices, fees, and terms may change with notice (typically at least 30 days for material changes). Annual network resets around 1 April can affect pricing.

Promotions and discounts

Electric Kiwi’s Small Business plan builds-in two ongoing value features rather than short-term sign-up credits: (1) an Hour of Power that makes one off‑peak hour free every day (you pick the hour within the off‑peak windows and can change it anytime), and (2) off‑peak usage priced at 50% of the plan’s peak energy rate across all off‑peak periods, including weekends. Free-hour savings apply to electricity usage during the chosen hour; daily fixed charges and any other applicable fees still apply. Eligibility is limited to small business sites with a communicating smart meter. Off‑peak windows for this plan are all weekday hours outside 7–9am and 5–9pm, plus all weekend hours. As at 3 November 2025 there are no active electricity join credits publicly advertised for the Small Business offer; promotions visible on the provider’s site currently relate to non‑power products (mobile/broadband) and do not change electricity rates for this plan.

How Electric Kiwi can change this plan's price

Electric Kiwi can change pricing plans, rates, and fees at any time; for material changes they provide at least 30 days’ notice (or longer if required by law), typically by email and/or on the bill, and publish updated terms on their website. If you don’t accept a change, you may switch away before it takes effect, as the plan has no fixed-term lock‑in. Drivers of price changes include pass‑through updates from distribution networks and metering providers, Electricity Authority levies or regulatory changes, and movements in the underlying cost to procure electricity. Network charges are commonly reset annually around 1 April, which can lead to adjustments. Pricing shown in your online quote and “My Account” reflects your current plan and will be updated if changes apply.

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Frequently asked questions

The Selectra expert answers your questions about electricity rates

  • Fixed rate: your unit price stays the same for the duration of the contract.
  • Variable rate: the retailer can adjust the unit rate at any time, with at least 30 days' notice. Prices broadly follow wholesale electricity costs.
  • Time-of-use: the unit price changes by period of the day — cheaper overnight and during off-peak hours, more expensive at peak times (typically 7-9am and 5-9pm).
  • Spot pricing: the unit price tracks the half-hourly wholesale market. Households with flexible usage can save when prices are low, but they are exposed to spikes during cold snaps or supply shortages.

The daily fixed charge covers the cost of staying connected to the grid: network maintenance, the lines from the street to your meter and the metering equipment itself. It is billed for every day you hold an active connection, regardless of how many kWh you use.

Households using less than 8,000 kWh per year (9,000 kWh in the lower South Island) may qualify for a low-fixed-charge tariff: a smaller daily fee paired with a slightly higher unit rate. This option is being phased out by April 2027, but it is still available today and is usually a good fit for small homes and singles.

Each part of New Zealand is served by its own local lines company (Vector in Auckland, Wellington Electricity, Powerco, Aurora, Orion and more). Each lines company sets its own delivery charges based on the cost of maintaining its network — and those costs vary widely:

  • Rural and low-density networks (East Coast, West Coast, parts of Otago) cost more per customer to maintain than dense urban ones.
  • Networks with significant underground cabling (central Auckland, Wellington CBD) are more expensive to upgrade but suffer fewer storm outages.
  • South Island networks pass through hydro-rich generation regions, which can lower the wholesale component on some plans.

For these reasons, a customer in Dunedin can pay a different rate from a customer in Hamilton on the same Electric Kiwi plan.

Comparing electricity plans is not just about the headline rate. Before signing, check:

  • Unit rate (¢ / kWh): what you pay for each unit of electricity. Lower is better.
  • Daily charge (¢ / day): a fixed cost added every day, regardless of usage.
  • Discounts: prompt-payment, direct-debit and online-billing discounts can knock 1-3% off the total.
  • Contract term and exit fees: open-term plans are usually free to leave. Fixed-term plans may charge a break fee.
  • Plan extras: free-power hours, EV night rates, solar buy-back, broadband bundle discounts.

Always cross-check your offer against several retailers using your real ICP and a 12-month consumption history before signing — the headline rate alone never tells the full story.

Under the standard terms used by most New Zealand retailers, variable rates and daily charges can be adjusted at any time, with at least 30 days' written notice to the customer. Notice is usually sent by email, on the bill, or via the customer portal. This 30-day minimum is industry practice rather than a hard statutory rule, so always check the price-change clause printed on the plan terms.

Fixed-term plans are different: the unit rate and daily charge are locked in for the duration of the contract (typically 12, 24 or 36 months). If you do not switch or renegotiate at the end of the term, you are usually moved onto the retailer's standard variable rate.