{"id":13804,"date":"2026-07-14T09:40:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T09:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/?p=13804"},"modified":"2026-07-15T08:59:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:59:06","slug":"when-is-electricity-cheapest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata\/","title":{"rendered":"When is electricity cheapest? A guide to saving money"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1320.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:25px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"cuando es la electricidad mas barata\" title=\"cuando es la electricidad mas barata\" src=\"https:\/\/activacar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/activacar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-13809\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27683%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20683%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27683%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/activacar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/activacar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/activacar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/activacar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/activacar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:80px;\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"1064\">Reducing your electricity bill is one of the main concerns for many households. Knowing <strong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"883\">when electricity is cheapest<\/strong> can help you achieve this without changing your lifestyle, simply by adjusting when you use certain appliances or charge your electric vehicle.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1293\">Although saving money has traditionally been associated with charging at night, the reality is that electricity prices depend on several factors, such as your electricity tariff and daily changes in the energy market.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1645\">In this Activacar guide, we explain <strong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1362\">when electricity is cheapest<\/strong>, how time-of-use periods work and which habits can help you reduce energy consumption in a simple way. You will also discover why having a home charging point can make a real difference if you drive an electric car or plug-in hybrid.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1645\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata\/#%C2%BFComo_funciona_el_precio_de_la_electricidad_en_Espana\" title=\"How Does Electricity Pricing Work in Spain?\">How Does Electricity Pricing Work in Spain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata\/#%C2%BFPor_que_la_electricidad_cuesta_menos_a_determinadas_horas\" title=\"Why Is Electricity Cheaper at Certain Times?\">Why Is Electricity Cheaper at Certain Times?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata\/#%C2%BFCuando_conviene_cargar_un_coche_electrico\" title=\"When Is the Best Time to Charge an Electric Car?\">When Is the Best Time to Charge an Electric Car?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata\/#Como_aprovechar_las_horas_mas_economicas\" title=\"How to Make the Most of the Cheapest Hours\">How to Make the Most of the Cheapest Hours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata\/#%C2%BFY_si_vivo_en_una_comunidad_de_vecinos\" title=\"What if I live in a residential community?\">What if I live in a residential community?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata\/#Los_vehiculos_hibridos_enchufables_tambien_pueden_ahorrar\" title=\"Los veh\u00edculos h\u00edbridos enchufables tambi\u00e9n pueden ahorrar\">Los veh\u00edculos h\u00edbridos enchufables tambi\u00e9n pueden ahorrar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata\/#Errores_habituales_que_aumentan_la_factura_de_la_luz\" title=\"Errores habituales que aumentan la factura de la luz\">Errores habituales que aumentan la factura de la luz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata\/#Mas_ahorro_y_un_consumo_energetico_mas_sostenible\" title=\"M\u00e1s ahorro y un consumo energ\u00e9tico m\u00e1s sostenible\">M\u00e1s ahorro y un consumo energ\u00e9tico m\u00e1s sostenible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata\/#%C2%BFMerece_la_pena_instalar_un_cargador_de_coche_electrico_en_casa\" title=\"\u00bfMerece la pena instalar un cargador de coche el\u00e9ctrico en casa?\">\u00bfMerece la pena instalar un cargador de coche el\u00e9ctrico en casa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/cuando-es-la-electricidad-mas-barata\/#Preguntas_frecuentes_sobre_cuando_es_la_electricidad_mas_barata\" title=\"Frequently asked questions about when electricity is cheapest\">Frequently asked questions about when electricity is cheapest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1vwehnh\" data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1693\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCuando_es_mas_barata_la_electricidad\"><\/span>When Is Electricity Cheapest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1899\">In most cases, electricity is cheaper overnight and at weekends when you are on a time-of-use tariff. However, this is not always the case.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"2227\">If you are on the regulated PVPC tariff, the price changes every hour depending on the electricity market. This means that, on some days, the cheapest time may be overnight, while on others it may fall around the middle of the day, especially when solar energy production is high.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2358\">For this reason, before scheduling energy-intensive activities, it is important to know which tariff you are on and how it affects your electricity bill.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"g1q100\" data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2422\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFComo_funciona_el_precio_de_la_electricidad_en_Espana\"><\/span>How Does Electricity Pricing Work in Spain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2553\">The cost of electricity does not remain fixed throughout the day. Prices vary depending on several factors, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2736\">\n<li data-section-id=\"9kbadj\" data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2584\">Electricity demand.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"45hfx6\" data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2624\">Renewable energy generation.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ctwyon\" data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2669\">The price of gas and other raw materials.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12kpk4h\" data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2703\">Weather conditions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"p4m6j6\" data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2736\">The type of electricity contract.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2850\">Depending on the tariff you have, these changes may have a greater or lesser impact on the final amount of your bill.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"15ll85y\" data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2878\">Regulated Tariff (PVPC)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2973\">Under the regulated tariff, known as <strong data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2925\">PVPC<\/strong>, the price per kilowatt-hour changes every hour.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"3259\">This means that <strong data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3034\">the cheapest time to use electricity<\/strong> can vary from one day to the next. Although overnight hours were traditionally the most affordable, it is now common to find very low prices around midday due to higher levels of solar energy generation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3376\">To maximise your savings, it is worth checking the daily electricity prices before scheduling your highest energy consumption.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"jzn8uz\" data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3432\">Free-Market Tariff with Time-of-Use Pricing<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3550\">If you have a free-market tariff with time-of-use pricing, the electricity price is usually divided into three periods.<\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3867\">\n<thead data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3596\">\n<tr data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3596\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3568\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Time period<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3587\" data-col-size=\"md\">Typical hours<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"3596\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cost<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3867\">\n<tr data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3727\">\n<td data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3660\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3659\">Off-peak hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3707\">00:00 to 08:00 on weekdays and all day at weekends<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3727\">Lowest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3803\">\n<td data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3745\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3744\">Standard hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3745\" data-end=\"3786\">08:00\u201310:00, 14:00\u201318:00 and 22:00\u201300:00<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3786\" data-end=\"3803\">Medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3804\" data-end=\"3867\">\n<td data-start=\"3804\" data-end=\"3821\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3806\" data-end=\"3820\">Peak hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3849\" data-col-size=\"md\">10:00\u201314:00 and 18:00\u201322:00<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3867\">Highest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3994\">Although these time periods usually remain stable, it is always advisable to check the specific terms and conditions of your contract.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1okhctx\" data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4063\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFPor_que_la_electricidad_cuesta_menos_a_determinadas_horas\"><\/span>Why Is Electricity Cheaper at Certain Times?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4163\">Electricity prices are mainly determined by the balance between supply and demand.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4165\" data-end=\"4334\">When millions of households and businesses use energy at the same time, the system needs to generate more electricity, which usually leads to higher prices.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4464\">By contrast, during periods of lower demand or when renewable energy generation is high, electricity costs tend to fall.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4466\" data-end=\"4699\">This is why prices are often lower overnight. However, it is becoming increasingly common to find cheaper rates around the middle of the day, when solar power generation reaches its peak.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"xiv8d5\" data-start=\"4706\" data-end=\"4752\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCuando_conviene_cargar_un_coche_electrico\"><\/span>When Is the Best Time to Charge an Electric Car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4754\" data-end=\"4881\">If you own an electric vehicle, knowing the cheapest charging times can lead to significant savings throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4883\" data-end=\"5047\">Charging an electric car at home is as simple as charging a mobile phone: you connect the vehicle to the charger and choose when you want charging to begin.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5049\" data-end=\"5090\">The key difference is the time you choose.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5092\" data-end=\"5361\">For example, an electric car that consumes around <strong data-start=\"5139\" data-end=\"5169\">6 kWh per 100 kilometres<\/strong> can cover that distance for approximately <strong data-start=\"5208\" data-end=\"5219\">\u20ac2<\/strong> when charged during the cheapest hours. If it is charged when electricity prices are high, the cost can easily double.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5363\" data-end=\"5675\">For this reason, an increasing number of drivers are choosing an <strong data-start=\"5411\" data-end=\"5506\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/ev-chargers-installation\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5413\" data-end=\"5504\">installation of an electric car charging point<\/a><\/strong> at home. In addition to greater convenience, they can schedule charging automatically to take advantage of the times when electricity is cheapest.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"kpc29j\" data-start=\"5682\" data-end=\"5725\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_aprovechar_las_horas_mas_economicas\"><\/span>How to Make the Most of the Cheapest Hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5727\" data-end=\"5863\">Knowing when electricity prices are lowest is only the first step. What really matters is applying that information to your daily habits.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"19hvncr\" data-start=\"5865\" data-end=\"5899\">Schedule Your Appliances<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5901\" data-end=\"6107\">Many household appliances include delayed-start functions, allowing you to run washing machines, dishwashers or tumble dryers during the cheapest hours without having to keep an eye on the clock.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1riwjg7\" data-start=\"6109\" data-end=\"6152\">Automate Electric Car Charging<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6154\" data-end=\"6318\">Smart chargers allow you to set the start and end times of each charging session, so your vehicle charges automatically when electricity is cheapest.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6320\" data-end=\"6394\">This helps you save money without having to check electricity prices every day.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"102w6gq\" data-start=\"6396\" data-end=\"6426\">Revisa tu tarifa el\u00e9ctrica<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6428\" data-end=\"6480\">Cada hogar tiene unos h\u00e1bitos de consumo diferentes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6482\" data-end=\"6764\">Si utilizas el coche principalmente entre semana y lo recargas por la noche, una tarifa con discriminaci\u00f3n horaria puede ser una buena opci\u00f3n. Si, por el contrario, pasas m\u00e1s tiempo en casa durante el d\u00eda o cuentas con una instalaci\u00f3n fotovoltaica, quiz\u00e1 te interese otra modalidad.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6766\" data-end=\"6875\">Elegir la tarifa adecuada puede tener tanto impacto en el ahorro como cambiar los propios h\u00e1bitos de consumo.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1jg99ft\" data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"295\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFY_si_vivo_en_una_comunidad_de_vecinos\"><\/span>What if I live in a residential community?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"432\">Una de las dudas m\u00e1s frecuentes entre quienes est\u00e1n pensando en comprar un coche el\u00e9ctrico es si podr\u00e1n cargarlo en su plaza de garaje.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"453\">The answer is yes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"820\">La normativa vigente facilita la instalaci\u00f3n de puntos de recarga en edificios residenciales, por lo que cada vez son m\u00e1s los propietarios que deciden realizar una <strong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"745\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/ev-charger-garage-installation\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"743\">instalaci\u00f3n un punto de recarga en garaje comunitario<\/a><\/strong> para disfrutar de la misma comodidad que tendr\u00eda una vivienda unifamiliar.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1013\">Contar con un punto de recarga propio evita depender de cargadores p\u00fablicos, reduce los tiempos de espera y permite programar las recargas durante las horas m\u00e1s econ\u00f3micas de la electricidad.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1188\">Adem\u00e1s, la instalaci\u00f3n se adapta a las caracter\u00edsticas de cada edificio y puede realizarse respetando la normativa vigente y las necesidades de la comunidad de propietarios.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"k8fgmd\" data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1255\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Los_vehiculos_hibridos_enchufables_tambien_pueden_ahorrar\"><\/span>Los veh\u00edculos h\u00edbridos enchufables tambi\u00e9n pueden ahorrar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1423\">Aunque solemos asociar este tipo de ahorro a los coches el\u00e9ctricos puros, los veh\u00edculos h\u00edbridos enchufables tambi\u00e9n se benefician de las horas de menor precio.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1679\">Su bater\u00eda tiene una capacidad inferior, por lo que el tiempo de carga suele ser m\u00e1s reducido. Sin embargo, aprovechar las franjas horarias m\u00e1s econ\u00f3micas permite realizar la mayor\u00eda de los desplazamientos diarios utilizando \u00fanicamente energ\u00eda el\u00e9ctrica.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1801\">Esto se traduce en un menor consumo de combustible y en una reducci\u00f3n de las emisiones durante los trayectos habituales.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1945\">Si recorres pocos kil\u00f3metros cada d\u00eda, una carga nocturna puede ser suficiente para cubrir pr\u00e1cticamente todos tus desplazamientos cotidianos.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"4we00f\" data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2007\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Errores_habituales_que_aumentan_la_factura_de_la_luz\"><\/span>Errores habituales que aumentan la factura de la luz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2137\">Muchas personas conocen cu\u00e1les son las horas m\u00e1s econ\u00f3micas, pero no consiguen ahorrar porque mantienen h\u00e1bitos poco eficientes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2184\">Estos son algunos de los errores m\u00e1s comunes:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"h0ifqd\" data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2215\">No programar los consumos<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2362\">Encender la lavadora, el lavavajillas o cargar el coche justo cuando llegamos a casa suele coincidir con los momentos de mayor demanda el\u00e9ctrica.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2457\">Programar estos consumos para m\u00e1s tarde puede marcar una diferencia importante en la factura.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"zozucg\" data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2515\">Pensar que siempre es m\u00e1s barato cargar por la noche<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2587\">Aunque suele ser lo habitual en muchas tarifas, no siempre ocurre as\u00ed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2734\">Si tienes una tarifa regulada (PVPC), el precio cambia cada hora y algunos d\u00edas las horas m\u00e1s econ\u00f3micas pueden concentrarse durante el mediod\u00eda.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2855\">Consultar el precio diario o utilizar sistemas de programaci\u00f3n inteligente ayuda a aprovechar siempre el mejor momento.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"pjn87y\" data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2892\">No revisar la tarifa contratada<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"3022\">Con el paso del tiempo cambian nuestros h\u00e1bitos de consumo, pero muchas veces seguimos manteniendo la misma tarifa durante a\u00f1os.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3181\">Revisar las condiciones del contrato y compararlas con nuestro consumo real puede suponer un ahorro considerable sin necesidad de realizar ninguna inversi\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"neclsp\" data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3240\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mas_ahorro_y_un_consumo_energetico_mas_sostenible\"><\/span>M\u00e1s ahorro y un consumo energ\u00e9tico m\u00e1s sostenible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3327\">Consumir electricidad en los momentos de menor demanda no solo beneficia al bolsillo.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3406\">Tambi\u00e9n contribuye a un funcionamiento m\u00e1s equilibrado del sistema el\u00e9ctrico.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3635\">Cuando desplazamos parte del consumo hacia las horas en las que existe una mayor disponibilidad de energ\u00eda renovable, ayudamos a reducir la necesidad de recurrir a tecnolog\u00edas m\u00e1s contaminantes para cubrir los picos de demanda.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3796\">Por eso, adaptar nuestros h\u00e1bitos de consumo representa una peque\u00f1a acci\u00f3n con un impacto positivo tanto desde el punto de vista econ\u00f3mico como medioambiental.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1unstw9\" data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3870\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFMerece_la_pena_instalar_un_cargador_de_coche_electrico_en_casa\"><\/span>\u00bfMerece la pena instalar un cargador de coche el\u00e9ctrico en casa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3872\" data-end=\"3938\">Si utilizas tu veh\u00edculo con frecuencia, la respuesta suele ser s\u00ed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3940\" data-end=\"4139\">Adem\u00e1s de la comodidad de cargar el coche sin salir de casa, disponer de un cargador propio permite programar autom\u00e1ticamente las recargas para aprovechar las horas m\u00e1s econ\u00f3micas de la electricidad.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4290\">Esto significa que el veh\u00edculo estar\u00e1 listo cada ma\u00f1ana y que el coste por kil\u00f3metro ser\u00e1 considerablemente inferior al de un veh\u00edculo de combusti\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4292\" data-end=\"4567\">Si est\u00e1s pensando en dar el paso hacia la movilidad el\u00e9ctrica, puedes conocer todas las ventajas de <strong data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4511\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/ev-home-chargers-installation\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4394\" data-end=\"4509\">installing an electric car charger at home<\/a><\/strong> y descubrir qu\u00e9 soluci\u00f3n se adapta mejor a tu vivienda.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"8dqre\" data-start=\"4574\" data-end=\"4587\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4589\" data-end=\"4718\">Understanding <strong data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4640\">when electricity is cheapest<\/strong> permite tomar decisiones m\u00e1s inteligentes sobre el consumo energ\u00e9tico diario.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4720\" data-end=\"4928\">Peque\u00f1os gestos como programar los electrodom\u00e9sticos, revisar la tarifa contratada o cargar un veh\u00edculo el\u00e9ctrico durante las horas m\u00e1s econ\u00f3micas pueden traducirse en un ahorro importante a lo largo del a\u00f1o.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4930\" data-end=\"5079\">Adem\u00e1s, si cuentas con un punto de recarga propio, podr\u00e1s automatizar todo el proceso y olvidarte de consultar el precio de la electricidad cada d\u00eda.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5081\" data-end=\"5260\">En Activacar llevamos a\u00f1os ayudando a particulares, empresas y comunidades de propietarios a incorporar soluciones de recarga eficientes, seguras y adaptadas a cada necesidad.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5262\" data-end=\"5444\">Si est\u00e1s valorando instalar un punto de recarga o quieres recibir asesoramiento personalizado, nuestro equipo estar\u00e1 encantado de ayudarte a encontrar la mejor soluci\u00f3n para tu caso.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"iwvmg4\" data-start=\"5451\" data-end=\"5516\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preguntas_frecuentes_sobre_cuando_es_la_electricidad_mas_barata\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about when electricity is cheapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"17xz9vm\" data-start=\"5518\" data-end=\"5570\">When is electricity cheapest in Spain?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5572\" data-end=\"5770\">Depende de la tarifa contratada. En las tarifas con discriminaci\u00f3n horaria suele ser durante la madrugada y los fines de semana, mientras que en la tarifa regulada (PVPC) el precio cambia cada hora.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ysfsw1\" data-start=\"5777\" data-end=\"5850\">When is it cheapest to charge an electric car?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5852\" data-end=\"6018\">Lo m\u00e1s recomendable es programar la recarga durante las horas con menor precio. Si dispones de un cargador inteligente, este proceso puede realizarse autom\u00e1ticamente.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1yix01w\" data-start=\"6025\" data-end=\"6070\">\u00bfCompensa cambiar los h\u00e1bitos de consumo?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6072\" data-end=\"6253\">S\u00ed. Programar electrodom\u00e9sticos o la carga del coche el\u00e9ctrico durante las horas m\u00e1s econ\u00f3micas puede reducir de forma notable el importe de la factura el\u00e9ctrica a lo largo del a\u00f1o.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1f1lokm\" data-start=\"6260\" data-end=\"6323\">\u00bfLos veh\u00edculos h\u00edbridos enchufables tambi\u00e9n pueden ahorrar?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6325\" data-end=\"6511\">S\u00ed. Aunque su bater\u00eda es m\u00e1s peque\u00f1a que la de un veh\u00edculo el\u00e9ctrico, aprovechar las horas de menor coste permite reducir el gasto en combustible y utilizar m\u00e1s tiempo el modo el\u00e9ctrico.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ze4q63\" data-start=\"6518\" data-end=\"6597\">\u00bfEs mejor cargar el coche el\u00e9ctrico en casa o utilizar cargadores p\u00fablicos?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6599\" data-end=\"6786\">En la mayor\u00eda de los casos, cargar en casa resulta m\u00e1s c\u00f3modo y econ\u00f3mico, especialmente cuando se programa la recarga para aprovechar las horas con el precio m\u00e1s bajo de la electricidad.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13809,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[104],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13804","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-consejos"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13804","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13804"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13804\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14319,"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13804\/revisions\/14319"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13804"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13804"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13804"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}