EnBW review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

EnBW is a German utility with a broad tariff shelf, covering variable, fixed, time-of-use, dynamic, green and ev plans side by side, plus a wallbox for home charging. It suits German households that want renewable supply and EV hardware under the same brand, drawn from a base of 5,500,000 customers.

Key facts

Best for
German households wanting renewable electricity, a choice of tariff styles and a home charger from a single supplier.
Fixed terms
12, 18 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Renewable share
100% (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Renewable basis
Own generation (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Smart meter required
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Customers
5,500,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
DE (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Germany (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Tariff types
Variable, Fixed, Time of use, Dynamic, Green, Ev
Fuels
Electricity, Gas
Official website
enbw.com

EV charging

Charger price
€524 to €1,474 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Installation price
€500 to €2,500 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Installation included
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Charging power (kW)
22 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Solar divert
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Mobile app
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
DE (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Germany (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
WikidataLinkedInfacebook.comyoutube.deinstagram.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • A tariff shelf of variable, fixed and time of use puts fixed, variable, time-of-use, dynamic, green and ev plans under the same roof, wider than fixed, time of use and ev.
  • Renewable supply is listed at 100% on the eco tariff, with the basis given as own generation.
  • Fixed terms of 12 and 18 keep the commitment short and easy to review.
  • Electricity and gas both sit in electricity and gas, so a dual-fuel home needs a single supplier relationship.
  • Home charging hardware is covered at €524 to €1,474 for a 22 kW unit, with solar diversion supported.

Cons

  • Installation is not included, and fitting adds €500 to €2,500 on top of a charger priced €524 to €1,474.
  • Support runs on email and phone only, with no live chat listed alongside them.
  • The market is DE, so the plans and terms do not travel beyond Germany.
  • No prepay option appears in variable, fixed and time of use, while fixed, ev and time of use includes one.
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Who it suits

  • Households in Germany that want renewable electricity and a home charger from the same supplier.
  • Drivers planning a 22 kW home charger who also have solar generation to divert.
  • Readers who prefer a short fixed commitment, with terms running 12 and 18.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Households after a prepay meter: fixed, ev and time of use lists prepay, and the EnBW range does not include it.
  • Shoppers who want a simpler, shorter shelf: Endesa lists fixed, time of use and ev, so a fixed, time-of-use or ev plan alone may be enough.
  • Readers who want a different tariff mix first: dynamic, fixed and variable runs to dynamic, fixed, variable and green without the ev and time-of-use options.

Core features

The eco electricity tariff is listed at 100% renewable, which puts a high renewable share on the table for a household weighing green supply against a standard plan. A smart meter is not required, so a move can happen without waiting for metering work to be scheduled first. The operation is built on a customer base of 5,500,000, a scale that gives it room to sell renewable electricity, several other tariff styles and charging hardware under a single brand. For readers comparing on what a plan is made of rather than on a headline rate, those points do most of the work.

The company behind it

The contract is with EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, a named corporate entity rather than a trading name or an intermediary, and it is headquartered in Germany. Support runs on email and phone, so a phone call and an email reach the same organisation rather than being split between a sales line and an outsourced desk. For readers checking paperwork, the legal name is the detail to carry across, and it lines up with the single market the range covers.

How EnBW compares

Where EnBW is available

Available
Germany

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of tariff does EnBW sell?+

The listed range for EnBW covers variable, fixed and time of use. A fixed plan, a variable plan, a time-of-use plan, a dynamic plan, a green plan and an ev plan all sit under a single supplier, so the account and the support contacts stay the same whichever style is picked.

How long are the fixed terms?+

Fixed terms are offered at 12 and 18. Both lengths are short commitments, so a fixed plan here works more like a hedge than a long lock-in, and the point at which the deal is worth reviewing arrives sooner.

Is the electricity actually renewable?+

The eco tariff is listed at 100% renewable, and the basis is given as own generation. That pairing matters to anyone who asks where the green supply comes from, because it ties the claim to named assets rather than to certificates alone.

What does the home charger cost, and is it installed for me?+

The charger itself is priced €524 to €1,474, and installation is not included, so fitting adds €500 to €2,500 on top. Budget the hardware and the install as separate lines rather than assuming the quoted charger price covers the whole job.

How powerful is the charger, and can it use my solar?+

The unit is rated at 22 kW. Solar diversion is supported as well, so surplus generation from a home array can be directed into the car instead of being exported, which pairs well with households already running panels.

Do I need a smart meter to switch?+

A smart meter is not required to start on EnBW tariffs, so no meter work has to be scheduled before switching. That keeps the move straightforward for a household that has been on a simple meter and wants renewable supply without a delay.

Does EnBW sell gas as well as electricity?+

EnBW sells electricity and gas, with electricity and gas listed for the account. A home that uses both fuels can keep them on a single supplier relationship and a single support contact rather than splitting them across separate providers.

Which country does EnBW supply?+

EnBW is headquartered in Germany and the listed market is DE. That means the tariffs, terms and wallbox pricing in this review apply to a single country, and a reader living elsewhere would need a local supplier instead.

How do I get help, and is there an app?+

Support runs on email and phone, and a mobile app is available for account management. That combination suits readers who would rather handle documents and meter readings in the app than hold on the phone, with email as the written fallback.

Sources

Compiled from 9 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

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German households wanting renewable electricity, a choice of tariff styles and a home charger from a single supplier.

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