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Octopus Energy vs Nexus 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), Octopus Energy is the cheaper option. Their Octopus Relax tariff results in an estimated monthly bill of 66.41 (including taxes). This compares to Nexus Energía's best option (Luz Eficiente) at €69.99 per month.

Octopus Energy Best Bill
66.41
Nexus Energía Best Bill
69.99

* 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

Octopus Energy wins here. Their flat rate is 0.103 €/kWh compared to Nexus Energía's 0.1199 €/kWh.

Best Time-of-Use Rate

Octopus Energy has cheaper off-peak hours (0.079 €/kWh vs 0.0957 €/kWh).

Full Head-to-Head Comparison

Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy

4.8 / 5 (16,000+ reviews)
Founded2015
Customers500,000+
Energy100% Renewable

Pros

  • Best choice for EV owners
  • Excellent solar compensation
  • Simple, no-BS billing
  • Highly rated app

Cons

  • Potencia rates are slightly higher than some peers
  • Frequent but small rate adjustments

Available Tariffs

Octopus Solar

Est. Monthly Bill
74.31
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.209 / 0.118 / 0.093
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.093 / 0.093 €/kW
Solar Export0.035 €/kWh
Fixed FeeNone

Octopus 3

Est. Monthly Bill
67.44
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.184 / 0.098 / 0.079
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.093 / 0.093 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone

Octopus Go

Est. Monthly Bill
87.03
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.248 / 0.248 / 0.104
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.11 / 0.024 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone

Octopus Flexi

Est. Monthly Bill
73.43
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.224 / 0.16 / 0.136
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.076 / 0.002 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone

Octopus Relax

Est. Monthly Bill
66.41
Energy (24h)0.103 €/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.093 / 0.093 €/kW
Solar Export0.01 €/kWh
Fixed FeeNone
Nexus Energía

Nexus Energía

Available Tariffs

Luz Estable

Est. Monthly Bill
70.01
Energy (24h)0.1199 €/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.112898 / 0.052635 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone

Luz Eficiente

Est. Monthly Bill
69.99
Energy (P1 / P2 / P3)
0.1689 / 0.1306 / 0.0957
€/kWh
Potencia (P1 / P2)0.095342 / 0.067561 €/kW
Solar ExportN/A
Fixed FeeNone

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