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HolaLuz vs CHC Energía

Live Comparison • July 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), HolaLuz is the cheaper option. Their HolaLuz Rate 3 tariff results in an estimated monthly bill of 77.89 (including taxes). This compares to CHC Energía's best option (Plan Ilumina Promo) at €78.34 per month.

HolaLuz Best Bill
77.89
CHC Energía Best Bill
78.34

* 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 wins here. Their flat rate is 0.147 €/kWh compared to CHC Energía's 0.169 €/kWh.

Best Time-of-Use Rate

CHC Energía has cheaper off-peak hours (0.061081 €/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
80.14
Energy (24h)0.147 €/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.082 / 0.082 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone

HolaLuz Rate 3

Est. Monthly Bill
77.89
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.213 / 0.14 / 0.113
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.082 / 0.082 €/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 Ilumina Promo

Est. Monthly Bill
78.34
Energy (24h)0.169 €/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.077569 / 0.013231 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone

Plan Vehículo Eléctrico

Est. Monthly Bill
80.18
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.225745 / 0.221841 / 0.061081
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.088956 / 0.088382 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone

Plan Ilumina Dúo Promo

Est. Monthly Bill
78.34
Energy (24h)0.169 €/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.077569 / 0.013231 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone

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