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

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Genesis plans in detail

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Contract length, exit fees, tariff structure, who each plan suits best — straight from Genesis's published terms, with zero marketing spin.

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Genesis domestic plan

Fixed plan

Contract length

12 months

Exit fees

$150 early exit fee per fuel type

Direct debit

2% discount for auto-paying by direct debit

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Genesis domestic plan

Flexi plan

Direct debit

2% discount for auto-paying by direct debit

How the tariff works

  • Tariff type: Variable (open-term, prices can change with notice). No fixed term and no exit fees. Charges comprise a daily fixed charge plus a variable per-kWh rate; exact prices depend on your network area, meter configuration (e.g., inclusive/controlled or time‑of‑use), and user category.
  • How charges are calculated: a daily fixed charge is applied to each day of supply, and a variable charge applies to each kWh consumed. If you have a separate controlled meter (e.g., for hot water), a different controlled rate may apply. Time‑of‑use rates are available only where your meter and network support them.
  • Example rates (indicative only) for Auckland on an open, variable plan: Daily charge $1.035/day; variable energy rate $0.2958/kWh (before any applicable discounts). Rates vary by address and metering; taxes/levies apply as per your bill.
  • Regional notes: If you’re in Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Eastland, Taranaki, Whanganui, Wellington, Marlborough, Westland, Canterbury, Otago, or Southland, rates depend on your local lines company pricing and metering setup. Please contact Genesis directly to confirm your specific daily charges and per‑kWh rates for your ICP/address.
  • Eligibility and metering: An advanced/smart meter is required for any time‑of‑use pricing and to book Power Shout hours precisely. If your meter or network doesn’t support TOU, you’ll be on anytime/controlled rates.

Who this plan suits best

Flexi suits households that value contract flexibility and don’t want early exit fees — for example, renters, small families, or those expecting to move. It’s also a pragmatic option for customers who want to keep plan settings simple while still earning modest ongoing bill discounts for direct debit/e‑billing. Customers who can shift some usage into Power Shout windows (e.g., laundry, dishwashing, or EV top‑ups during free hours) may gain extra value. Large households with high, predictable usage or EV owners who mainly charge overnight may find better savings on a fixed‑term or dedicated EV plan with deeper discounts or cheaper night rates, while solar users should consider Genesis’ buy‑back options alongside their usage profile.

Additional services included

Genesis includes access to the Energy IQ app (at no additional cost) for usage insights, forecasting, bill payments, and account management. Eligible Flexi customers also receive Power Shout — periodic free‑electricity hours you can book via the app at no extra charge. Optional add‑ons available from Genesis include: LPG bottle ordering and delivery (charges apply per 45kg cylinder and delivery); fibre broadband (pricing depends on plan; promotional modem offers may be available with minimum term and a small shipping/handling fee); and solar export via the HomeGen buy‑back programme for customers with approved small‑scale generation (typical buy‑back rate around 12.5c/kWh, excluding GST; an import/export meter install fee of about $127 may apply). Availability, eligibility, and pricing vary by location and plan; confirm details with Genesis at sign‑up.

Plan conditions at a glance

  • No fixed term and no exit fees; Flexi is an open, variable‑rate plan.
  • Pricing varies by address, network area, meter configuration (inclusive/controlled or TOU), and user category; you’ll receive the rates that apply to your ICP.
  • Ongoing bill discounts on Flexi are typically up to 3% (e.g., for direct debit and e‑billing). Dual‑fuel discounts may apply if you also take gas/LPG with Genesis.
  • Power Shout free‑electricity hours are available to eligible customers at Genesis’ discretion, must be booked, and can expire if unused. Not all plans or meters are eligible.
  • For any price increase, expect advance notice (commonly at least 30 days) explaining the reason for the change.
  • If your metering/user setup changes (e.g., adding/removing a controlled load or moving house), your plan and pricing may be updated to the correct category.
  • Late payment fees can apply if you don’t pay on time (for example, a $14 fee may be charged on overdue bills); payment method fees (e.g., card processing) may also apply.
  • Availability is nationwide where Genesis supplies; credit checks, identification, and standard customer care requirements apply. Some services (e.g., TOU pricing, Power Shout booking) require an advanced/smart meter.

Promotions and discounts

Genesis’ Flexi plan is the open-term option (no fixed contract) and typically offers up to 3% in ongoing bill discounts for eligible customers. These are generally made up of a small discount for paying by direct debit and another for receiving bills by email; the exact mix and availability are confirmed at sign-up and can vary by payment method and account setup. Dual-fuel customers (electricity plus gas/LPG with Genesis) may qualify for an additional ongoing dual-fuel discount on top of Flexi’s plan discounts. Flexi customers who meet eligibility criteria can also receive Power Shout hours — periodic allocations of free electricity that you can book for the time that suits you via the Energy IQ app. Power Shout availability, the number of hours, and expiry windows are set by Genesis and can change over time. Joining credits and higher discount tiers are typically reserved for fixed-term offers; Flexi focuses on contract flexibility plus the standard bill-discount bundle and Power Shout loyalty benefits.

How Genesis can change this plan's price

Because Flexi is a variable (open-term) plan, Genesis may change your electricity prices from time to time. In practice, retailers in New Zealand typically give at least 30 days’ advance notice of price increases, sent by email or your chosen contact method, and explain why prices are changing. Common drivers include changes to local network (lines) company charges, metering costs, wholesale generation cost shifts, government taxes/levies or regulatory changes, and inflationary adjustments. If you move from Flexi to a fixed-term plan, the energy (per‑kWh and daily) rates are usually fixed for the contract term, but pass‑through items (e.g., network charges, metering costs, government-imposed levies/taxes) can still change with notice. If your metering setup or user category changes (e.g., controlled load added/removed), your pricing may be updated accordingly.

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Genesis domestic plan

Energy EV

Exit fees

$150

Direct debit

2%

How the tariff works

  • Tariff type: Time‑of‑Use with two usage periods — Day (7 am–9 pm) and Night (9 pm–7 am). Night usage is charged at approximately 50% of the plan’s daytime variable rate. The discount applies to variable usage only; the daily fixed charge always applies.
  • How charges are calculated: a daily fixed charge plus per‑kWh variable rates by time period. Controlled loads on a separate meter (e.g., hot water) are typically excluded from the night discount. A communicating smart meter is required to record half‑hourly usage.
  • Example regional pricing (indicative): Auckland daily fixed charge $1.0350/day; Day $0.3372/kWh (7 am–9 pm); Night $0.1685/kWh (9 pm–7 am). Rates vary by network area and meter setup and may be shown ex‑GST; confirm current GST‑inclusive pricing on sign‑up.
  • Other regions: for Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Eastland, Taranaki, Whanganui, Wellington, Marlborough, Westland, Canterbury, Otago and Southland, rates depend on your local lines company and meter configuration; please contact Genesis directly for your address‑specific Energy EV prices.
  • Eligibility and term: residential customers with an eligible smart meter and proof of EV ownership/regular charging. Commonly offered on a 12‑month fixed term with an early exit fee around $150 if you leave early.

Who this plan suits best

Best for EV owners who can shift a meaningful share of household usage to nights. Small families and larger households that can run EV charging, hot‑water boosts, dishwashers, washing/drying and other high‑load appliances after 9 pm tend to maximise the 50% overnight discount. Regular road‑trippers who use ChargeNet benefit further by paying their home Energy EV per‑kWh rates on the public network via EVerywhere. Less suited to homes with predominantly daytime consumption that can’t be shifted, or to properties where most load sits on a separately controlled meter (which doesn’t receive the night discount). Solar‑first households exporting a lot during the day can still pair the plan with overnight charging and appliance timers, but overall savings depend on how much demand can be moved into 9 pm–7 am.

Additional services included

• EVerywhere add‑on (included, no monthly fee): link your ChargeNet account in the Energy IQ app so public charging sessions are billed on your Genesis invoice at your home per‑kWh Energy EV rate. Idle fees and any excluded sites are passed through separately. • Power Shout (included): periodic free hours of electricity credited to your account and bookable in the Energy IQ app; timing and quantities are at Genesis’ discretion and may vary over the year. • Energy IQ app (included): account management and usage insights (hourly/daily/monthly), Power Shout booking, ChargeNet linking for EVerywhere, and billing/history tools.

Plan conditions at a glance

  • Residential supply only; an eligible communicating smart meter is required.
  • Eligibility typically requires proof of EV ownership or that an EV is regularly charged at the supply address.
  • Night discount applies to variable electricity used between 9 pm–7 am; the daily fixed charge always applies.
  • Appliances on separately priced controlled meters (e.g., hot water) are generally excluded from the night discount.
  • Commonly offered on a 12‑month fixed term; an early exit fee of about $150 per fuel may apply if you leave early.
  • Prices and availability vary by region/network and meter setup; verify address‑specific rates at sign‑up. Rates are usually shown exclusive of GST unless stated otherwise.
  • EVerywhere requires linking a ChargeNet account in Energy IQ; sessions are billed at your home Energy EV per‑kWh rate. Some locations may be excluded and idle fees may apply.
  • Power Shout hours are offered at Genesis’ discretion; quantities and timing vary and must be booked in the Energy IQ app before expiry.
  • Genesis may update pricing with notice if regulated pass‑through costs (lines/transmission, levies, metering) change or if your metering/price category changes; bills spanning a change are pro‑rated.
  • Stackable bill discounts (e.g., fixed‑term, direct‑debit, e‑billing/recurring‑card) may apply when eligible; promotional joining credits and bundle offers are campaign‑dependent.

Promotions and discounts

Energy EV is built around a nightly discount: electricity used between 9 pm and 7 am is charged at roughly half the plan’s daytime variable rate. The discount applies to usage only (daily fixed charges still apply) and typically excludes appliances on a separately priced controlled meter (e.g., hot water). Eligibility generally requires a communicating smart meter at the property and evidence that an EV is owned or regularly charged there. Most households take the plan on a 12‑month fixed term with an early exit fee around $150 if cancelled early. On‑bill discounts can be stacked to reduce costs further. Typical combinations seen include up to 6% in ongoing bill discounts made up of a fixed‑term commitment discount, a direct‑debit discount and e‑billing/recurring‑card discounts. Customers on eligible bundles (e.g., dual‑fuel with gas/LPG) may access additional percentage discounts or once‑off joining credits when offered; amounts and eligibility vary by campaign. Two ongoing promotions are commonly included for eligible customers: Power Shout (occasional free hours of power you can book in the Energy IQ app; quantities and timing are at Genesis’ discretion) and EVerywhere (an add‑on that lets you pay your home per‑kWh Energy EV rates when you charge at ChargeNet public chargers by linking your ChargeNet account in Energy IQ; public‑charging idle fees and any excluded sites are billed separately).

How Genesis can change this plan's price

On fixed‑term versions of Energy EV, the advertised per‑kWh rates and daily charges are set for the term, but Genesis may still adjust your pricing with notice when pass‑through or regulated components change (e.g., local network/lines charges, national transmission charges, government levies/taxes, metering charges) or if your metering setup/price category changes. In practice, most network and levy updates take effect around 1 April each year; Genesis notifies affected customers in advance and then pro‑rates any bill that spans the change date. On open‑term/flexible variants, Genesis can change prices by giving prior notice (typically 30 days). Notice is commonly delivered by email, on the bill, or in‑app. If the company increases prices under your plan, they will explain the main drivers (for example, changes in distribution/transmission fees, wholesale energy costs, inflation‑indexed components, or regulatory changes). Promotions, discounts and joining credits may be changed or withdrawn in line with their specific offer terms.

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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 Genesis Energy 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.