Spot Electricity Prices - Charge at Real Market Rates
ZAspot = charging AT SPOT prices. Monitor current OTE prices and charge your EV when electricity is cheapest.
The chart shows 15-minute spot prices from the Electricity Market Operator (OTE, a.s.). Select a period and see when it pays to charge.
Spot Prices
Price History
ZAspot Advantage
With the ZAspot app, you can save up to 30% on charging costs by optimizing according to spot prices.
What are spot electricity prices?
Spot electricity prices are current market prices that change every 15 minutes based on supply and demand on the OTE energy exchange. Unlike fixed tariffs where you pay the same rate, spot prices reflect the actual value of electricity at any given moment.
When are prices lowest? - At night (typically 2:00-5:00 AM) - On weekends and holidays - During high renewable energy production (solar, wind) - Sometimes even negative - you get paid to consume!
When are prices highest? - Morning (7:00-9:00 AM) and evening (5:00-8:00 PM) - In winter months with high demand - During production capacity shortages
Why charge your EV at spot prices?
Save up to 40%
By charging during low-price periods, you save compared to fixed tariffs or public chargers.
Predictable prices
Tomorrow's prices are known by 2:30 PM - plan your charging in advance.
Green charging
Low prices often mean surplus renewable energy - you're charging 'green'.
Transparency
No hidden fees. You pay exactly what electricity costs on the exchange + our operating margin.
How does spot price charging work at ZAspot?
Monitor prices
On this page or in the ZAspot app, you see real-time spot prices from OTE.
Find a station
Locate the nearest ZAspot charging station on the map. We have DC fast chargers up to 240 kW and AC 22 kW.
Charge smart
Connect your car and charge. Price is calculated based on current spot price + transparent margin.
Pay fairly
In the app, you see an exact breakdown - electricity cost and operating costs.
How much will you save charging at spot prices?
Calculate how much you can save compared to public chargers with fixed prices.
Savings Calculator
Find out how much you can save charging with dynamic prices
Your data
Including VAT
Average for off-peak + night charging
Your potential savings
How does it work?
Charge when electricity is cheaper
Use dynamic spot prices
Automatically optimize costs
Save up to 30% on charging
The calculation is indicative and depends on your charging habits and current electricity prices.
Frequently Asked Questions about Spot Prices
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Start charging at spot prices today
Find the nearest ZAspot charging station and save up to 40% on your EV charging.
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Displayed prices are daily average values for BASE LOAD, PEAK LOAD, and OFFPEAK LOAD excluding VAT. Data is sourced from the publicly available API of market operator OTE, a.s.