Origin Energy vs OVO Energy
OVO Energy is cheaper - by about $218/year
OVO Energy’s cheapest residential electricity plan, The One Plan - NOV2026, costs an estimated $1,012/year at 4,000 kWh, 32% below the VDO. Origin Energy’s cheapest plan, Origin Affinity Variable - Electricity Monster - Oct'26 (Time of Use with Dedicated Circuit), costs $1,230/year, 17% below the VDO. That is a difference of $218/year - switching from Origin Energy to OVO Energycould save you about that much, though your actual cost depends on your usage, tariff type and eligibility for any plan’s conditional discounts.
Origin Energy - cheapest plans
| Plan | Retailer | Annual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | Off-peak | Shoulder | ||||||||
 | Origin Affinity Variable - Electricity Monster - Oct'26 (Time of Use with Dedicated Circuit) Time of use | Origin Energy | $1,230 | |||||||
| Origin Affinity Variable - Electricity Monster - Oct'26 (Time of Use) Time of use | Origin Energy | $1,230 | |||||||
| Origin Affinity Variable - My Connect - Oct'26 (Time of Use with Dedicated Circuit) Time of use | Origin Energy | $1,230 |
OVO Energy - cheapest plans
Head-to-head: cheapest plan from each retailer
| Spec | Origin Energy | OVO Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Origin Affinity Variable - Electricity Monster - Oct'26 (Time of Use with Dedicated Circuit) | The One Plan - NOV2026 |
| Supply charge | 102.42c/day | 85.89c/day |
| Usage rate | 32.39c/kWh (peak) | 27.16c/kWh (peak) |
| Exit fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Contract term | 12 months | No lock-in |
| Green energy | - | - |
| Solar feed-in tariff | 1.0c/kWh | 1.4c/kWh |
How do I switch from Origin Energy to OVO Energy?
Choose a plan above and click Switch. Bill Hero lodges the transfer with your new retailer - there is no interruption to your electricity supply, and most switches complete within 2 business days. Origin Energy’s cheapest plan has a 12-month contract term and an exit fee of $0.00; OVO Energy’s has no lock-in contract and an exit fee of $0.00. Check your current plan’s exit fee before switching, if any applies.