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HolaLuz vs CHC Energía

Live Comparison • September 2026

A detailed head-to-head comparison covering rates, typical bills, pros & cons, and features to help you decide which is better for your home.

Our Verdict

Overall Winner: Lowest Typical Bill

For a typical Spanish household (3.6kW Potencia, 300kWh monthly usage), CHC Energía is the cheaper option. Their Plan Vehículo Eléctrico tariff results in an estimated monthly bill of 79.09 (including taxes). This compares to HolaLuz's best option (HolaLuz Rate 3) at €81.75 per month.

HolaLuz Best Bill
81.75
CHC Energía Best Bill
79.09

* Assumption: 3.6 kW contracted power, 300 kWh monthly usage (20% peak, 30% flat, 50% off-peak), including 21% IVA, 5.11% Electricity Tax, and ~€1 meter rental.

Best Flat Rate

HolaLuz is the only provider offering a true 24-hour flat rate (0.147 €/kWh).

Best Time-of-Use Rate

CHC Energía has cheaper off-peak hours (0.05821 €/kWh vs 0.113 €/kWh).

Scorecard Comparison

Metric (1-10)HolaLuzCHC Energía
Price Competitiveness
6
6
Solar Suitability
9
5
EV Suitability
6
6
Simplicity
8
7
Customer Service
4
8
Transparency
7
7

Full Head-to-Head Comparison

HolaLuz

HolaLuz

3.5 / 5 (5,800+ reviews)
Founded2010
Customers400,000+
Energy100% Renewable

Pros

  • 100% Green energy commitment
  • Strong focus on solar innovation
  • Transparent monthly payments
  • Ethical business model

Cons

  • Flat rates can be expensive for low users
  • Customer service response times vary
  • Aggressive solar sales focus

Available Tariffs

HolaLuz Classic Rate

Est. Monthly Bill
84.87
Energy (24h)0.147 €/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.099 / 0.099 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone

HolaLuz Rate 3

Est. Monthly Bill
81.75
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.206 / 0.137 / 0.113
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.099 / 0.099 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone
CHC Energía

CHC Energía

2.3 / 5 (100+ reviews)
Founded2009
Customers400,000+
EnergyRenewable & Mixed

Pros

  • Massive network of physical offices
  • Personalized local customer service
  • Simple, stable fixed-price plans
  • Good for regional and rural areas

Cons

  • Online customer service can be slow
  • Mixed reviews on billing clarity
  • Fewer high-tech app features compared to startups

Available Tariffs

Plan Vehículo Eléctrico

Est. Monthly Bill
79.09
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.222874 / 0.21897 / 0.05821
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.088956 / 0.088382 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone

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