Shape Shifters: which version is right for my business?

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Shape Shifters is our smart bill-slashing business tariff - that’s saving 100s of businesses money.

It comes in two versions - Shape Shifters: Trio and Shape Shifters: Agile.

Both make your energy cheaper, nearly all day. Both reward you for using power outside of peak times. And both give you the opportunity to unlock big savings.

You might be wondering ‘Which version is right for my business?’. Ultimately, the answer is down to you and your business energy needs.

But, to help you decide, we’ve explored Shape Shifters in the context of a tech-driven taxi company 🚘

Not sure how that applies to a smart energy tariff? Well, you can check out our video below.

Shape Shifters: which version is right for my business? by Octopus Energy for Business

What’s the difference between Shape Shifters: Trio and Shape Shifters: Agile?

Let’s take a closer look at them both 👀

Trio illustration

Trio

We’ll give you 3 set unit rates depending on the time of day:
🌞 An off-peak rate that runs from 7am - 4pm and 7pm - midnight.
⏰ A peak rate that runs from 4pm - 7pm.
🌙 And a night rate that runs from midnight - 7am.
By using electricity outside of the peak, you’ll cut your energy costs.
Join Shape Shifters: Trio
Agile illustration

Agile

Your prices will change every half-hour - in line with wholesale energy costs .
You can see your prices 24 hours in advance using our Agile Portal or Agile API.
So you can always plan to use energy when prices are cheapest.
Just like Trio, your costs are low for most of the day. But it’s best to use more of your energy outside of 4–7pm.
Join Shape Shifters: Agile

Now we know what each version has to offer, let's explore how they work.

Let’s imagine that Shape Shifters is a taxi company with 2 services for you to choose from: TrioRide and AgileRide.

They both give you cheaper travel for most of the day. But they price your trips a little differently.


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TrioRide offers you 3 set fares: off-peak, peak and night. The off-peak and night give you 21 hours of really low fares. So, you can get cheap travel, nearly all day.

But, travelling between 4-7pm will always cost you more. As energy has a rush hour too - just like the roads do. So when it’s busier, prices go up.

By taking trips outside this short window, your travel (aka energy) will be cheaper.

AgileRide Pricing Graphic

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On the other hand…

The prices for AgileRide trips change every half-hour. And they can get really low - often falling below Trio’s cheapest rate.


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With AgileRide you can also get an app, that tells you in advance what your fares will be.

So you can plan when to run your errands (i.e use electricity) when prices are cheapest - saving you money.

And sometimes, when demand is low, you can get your trips (aka energy) for free!

We launched Shape Shifters to help our customers take control of their energy.

100s of businesses are already saving. So why not join them? If you want guaranteed prices every day, try out Trio.

Or, if you’re looking for something more dynamic with higher potential savings, choose Agile for your energy.

Whichever one you choose, your business could be speeding off with savings.

Join Shape Shifters

Published on 21st July 2025 by:

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Karys Milee Richards

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