Essent review

Essent's tariff types are fixed, variable and dynamic, offered in the market listed as NL. Fuels covered are electricity and gas, so a household can hold electricity and gas with the same supplier. Fixed contracts come in terms of 12 and 36 months, while variable and dynamic pricing follow the market instead.

Fixed terms run 12 and 36 months, so a household signs up knowing how long the rate is held. Because the terms come in more than one length, the finish date can be matched to a house move or a stretch of higher use. Variable and dynamic customers pay without a fixed term to count down.

Yes, a smart meter is required for the dynamic tariff. Hourly rates only pay off when usage is metered in detail, so a household without a compatible meter should arrange that before signing up. The smart charging and app features that sit alongside the tariff assume the same setup, which makes metering the first step rather than an afterthought.

Green electricity from Essent is 100% renewable, documented through certificates. That is the full share on the green range rather than a partial contribution, and it suits households whose main requirement is a complete renewable claim on the power they use. The renewable figure holds alongside fixed, variable and dynamic, so green power does not force a single pricing model.

The charger price is €1,000 to €1,500 for a tethered unit, with installation included in the package. Output is 22 kW, which suits one car charged overnight or a second car charged in turn. The unit carries a 2 year warranty, and solar divert is supported for households with panels on the roof.

Smart charging is included and can follow fixed, variable and dynamic, so vehicle charging can be timed to the rate the account is on instead of running at one price all day. Solar divert is supported as well, letting excess panel output feed the car. A mobile app is part of the setup for both.

Support runs on chat, phone and help centre, which covers chat, phone and a help centre. Phone and chat handle the questions that need a person, and the help centre covers the rest on your own schedule. Email is not among the listed channels, so anyone who prefers to write in should plan on chat or the phone.

Essent operates in the Netherlands and its fuels are electricity and gas, so it is a Dutch option for both electricity and gas. A household outside the Netherlands would need a local provider instead. The customer base stands at 2,700,000, which makes it an established operation rather than a small one.

Exit fee levels across the energy suppliers on this list sit at a median of €0, with the highest reaching €131.54. Since Essent's fixed terms run 12 and 36 months, the exit terms attached to the length you pick deserve reading before you sign, because they apply at the end of that window.