Watts That Song? It’s Official, The Ultimate Tracks Powering The Nation’s Commute Revealed

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Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen has been crowned the nation’s favourite commuting track, according to new research from EDF
Beautiful Day by U2 and Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac follow closely behind, with 90% of Brits admitting that listening to a feel-good playlist is enough to brighten their day and boost their mood
But on the other hand, not having the right playlist (73%) and too much talking and not enough music on the radio (31%) top the list of Brits’ commuting icks
The cost of filling up is another bug bear for petrol and diesel drivers (34%), and for a 20-mile commute, drivers could spend over £560 on diesel across the year
To celebrate its GoElectric EV tariff, which allows Brits to complete their commute for as little as 51p, EDF has compiled the nation’s best loved car singalong tracks into a mood-boosting playlist

Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen has been crowned the nation’s favourite commuting track, new research from EDF has found.

Iconic rock song Beautiful Day by U2 and Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac round out the top three, with nearly all Brits (99%) saying that starting their day with good music has benefits throughout the day. 90% also note that having a feel-good playlist to listen to is enough to brighten their day and boost their mood.

While it’s unsurprising that Rihanna, Taylor Swift and Whitney Houston all fare highly for our morning music choices, more unexpected artists such as David Hasselhof, Beethoven and Texas also received votes, but missed out on a place in the top 20.

What’s more, Brits say listening to their favourite songs on their way to work not only puts them in a positive mindset (71%) and gives them energy (43%), it also increases focus as well as motivation (44%), and helps to reduce stress levels (27%).

The research, commissioned to celebrate EDF’s GoElectric EV tariff, also found that 93% of Brits are always on the lookout for ways to make their journey to work more enjoyable.

In fact, 42% admit they dread their morning commute, with not having the right music (73%), the cost of filling up (34%) and stopping for petrol (28%) topping the list of early morning bug bears.

For a 20-mile daily commute¹, drivers could spend over £560 on diesel across the year². But making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) could save Brits an eye-opening £464.64 a year³ commuting with EDF’s GoElectric tariff, meaning that they can do their 20-mile commute for as little as 51p⁴ when charging using off peak rates.

To help the nation get even more out of their morning commute, EDF has compiled Brits’ favourite mood-boosting bangers into a 20-track playlist, one song for each mile of their commute. The GoElectric: UK Commuter Hits playlist is available to stream for free on Spotify.

The top 10 commuting songs are:

Don’t Stop Me Now, Queen
Beautiful Day, U2
Go Your Own Way, Fleetwood Mac
Mr. Brightside, The Killers
Livin’ On A Prayer, Bon Jovi
I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Whitney Houston
Adventure of a Lifetime, Coldplay
Don’t Look Back In Anger, Oasis
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, ABBA
We Found Love, Rihanna

EDF continues to lead the charge in supporting drivers go electric through its partnership with Drive Electric and Pod (formerly known as Pod Point), offering affordable electric car leasing deals, and fast, reliable home charging with the award-winning Pod Point Solo 3S charger.

While making the switch to an EV has never been easier, the benefits of doing so are also clear. While being cheaper to run, they are also the most energy efficient and eco-conscious option for the commute, with EVs producing zero carbon emissions.

Nearly all (99%) EV owners express satisfaction with their car, citing cost-effectiveness, environmental benefits, and that they are quiet when driving as key reasons for their choice.

Philippe Commaret, Managing Director of Customers at EDF, said: “Our research has shown that people reach for mood-boosting tracks on their journeys to work, not just out of habit but because of the tangible benefits doing so provides daily. And when the average commute is 51p, it really is enough to get people bursting into song!

“Whether it’s a classic like ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’—my personal favourite for early mornings—or a current chart topper, the right track can transform a commute.

“At EDF, change is in our power, so with our tariff, which is Britain’s cheapest fixed EV tariff, customers can switch to EVs saving themselves cash and carbon, whilst travelling to work in the privacy and comfort of their own car too.”

Compatible with all EVs and chargers, regardless of make or model, GoElectric is Britain’s cheapest fixed EV tariff and is available to all new and existing customers. Backed by zero carbon electricity, it offers five hours of off-peak electricity between 12am and 5am at just 9p per kWh for customers’ cars and homes, helping users save cash and carbon while they sleep.

For new EV drivers that require a charger, EDF is also offering £100 account credit⁵ to anyone who signs up to its Pod Point Plug & Power⁶ EV home charger and tariff bundle before 11th August 2025, giving them the equivalent of over 4,000 free miles⁷.

Additionally, EDF has recently launched Smart Charging, a bolt-on to its EV tariffs providing customers with off-peak rates for both their home and car beyond the standard off-peak window (12am – 5am).

To find out more about EDF’s GoElectric tariff, and listen to the top 20 ultimate commuting tracks, please visit this link.

Research conducted by 3Gem across 2,250 adults, of which 1,500 were drivers, in May 2025.

https://www.caranalytics.co.uk/guides/average-car-mileage/#:~:text=In%20the%20UK%2C%20a%20car,high-mileage%20car%20is%20increased.
Based on 4x 20-mile return commutes a week x 48 weeks, see full breakdown in reference 3.
A gallon is 4.546 litres. At 43 miles per gallon, a diesel car covers 9.46 miles per litre. A 20-mile return commute uses about 2.114 litres of fuel (20 ÷ 9.46). At 138.26p per litre (£1.3826), that’s £2.93 per day. Over 4 return trips a week for 48 weeks, this adds up to £562.56 annually. When charging using off peak rates with EDF’s GoElectric tariff, an EV costs just 51p per 20-mile trip, or £97.92 per year (based on 4 return commutes a week x 48 weeks) — a saving of £464.64.
Based on an EV achieving 3.5 miles per kWh and charging using the GoElectric tariff off-peak rate of 9p per kWh.
See Terms & Conditions for the Pod Point Plug & Power £100 account credit offer available until 11 August 2025.
Exit fees apply if you cancel the tariff within two years. See Pod Point's terms and conditions and EDF’s tariff terms and conditions for more details.
A £100 account credit equals 4,118 free miles based on an EV achieving 3.5 miles per kWh and charging with an off-peak rate of 8.49p per kWh.