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 commute, drivers could spend over £560 on diesel across the year[2]. But making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) could save Brits an eye-opening £464.64 a year[3] commuting with EDF’s GoElectric tariff, meaning that they can do their 20-mile commute for as little as 51p[4] 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 daily commute. The GoElectric: UK Commuter Hits playlist is available to stream for free on Spotify.
The top 10 commuting songs are:
1. Don’t Stop Me Now, Queen
2. Beautiful Day, U2
3. Go Your Own Way, Fleetwood Mac
4. Mr. Brightside, The Killers
5. Livin’ On A Prayer, Bon Jovi
6. I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Whitney Houston
7. Adventure of a Lifetime, Coldplay
8. Don’t Look Back In Anger, Oasis
9. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, ABBA
10. 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 credit to anyone who signs up to its Pod Point Plug & Power EV home charger and tariff bundle before 11th August 2025, giving them the equivalent of over 4,000 free miles.
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 to stream the top 20 ultimate commuting tracks for free on Spotify, please visit this link.
