E.ON Next Review

Big Six

E.ON Next is the retail brand of E.ON UK, one of the Big Six energy suppliers. They rebranded from E.ON in 2021, focusing on renewable energy and digital customer experience.

Founded

2002

Headquarters

Nottingham

Customers

3.3 million

Green Rating

Good

Pros

100% renewable electricity backed by REGOs
Good online and app experience
Competitive fixed-rate deals
Strong commitment to net zero

Cons

Customer service can be slow during peak periods
Limited smart tariff innovation compared to Octopus
Rebranding caused some customer confusion

About E.ON Next

E.ON Next is the consumer-facing brand of E.ON UK, serving approximately 3.3 million customer accounts. The company rebranded from E.ON to E.ON Next in 2021 as part of a wider group restructuring focused on renewable energy and customer experience.

E.ON Next Tariffs

E.ON Next offers variable and fixed-rate tariffs. Their Next Flex variable tariff follows the Ofgem price cap, while fixed deals lock in rates for 12 months. They also offer a Next Drive tariff for electric vehicle owners with cheaper overnight charging rates.

E.ON Next Sustainability

E.ON Next backs all electricity supplied with 100% renewable energy certificates. The wider E.ON group operates offshore wind farms and is investing in solar generation, battery storage, and hydrogen projects across Europe.

E.ON Next Smart Home

E.ON Next offers smart meter installations and a smart thermostat partnership to help customers manage their energy usage. Their app provides real-time consumption data for customers with smart meters installed.

Areas Served by E.ON Next

E.ON Next supplies energy across Great Britain. Compare their plans in these areas:

SW — South West London SE — South East London E — East London N — North London NW — North West London W — West London EC — East Central London WC — West Central London B — Birmingham M — Manchester

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to E.ON?

E.ON rebranded its UK retail energy business to E.ON Next in 2021. If you were an E.ON customer, your account was automatically transferred to E.ON Next. Your tariff, contract, and account details remained the same.

Is E.ON Next renewable?

E.ON Next backs all electricity supplied to customers with 100% renewable energy certificates (REGOs). The wider E.ON group also invests directly in renewable generation including offshore wind and solar.

Is E.ON Next the same as E.ON?

E.ON Next is the new retail brand of E.ON UK. The company structure, supply licence, and operations are the same. The rebrand reflects a focus on next-generation energy services and net zero commitments.

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Supplier data sourced from Ofgem and Citizens Advice. Last updated April 2026.