British Gas
British Gas EV Power EV Tariff
British Gas EV Power: 9.5p/kWh off-peak (00:00-05:00), with the EV Power+ Hive Charger option bringing home charging to an equivalent ~7.1p/kWh. Smart meter required.
- Off-peak rate (EV Power)
- 9.5p/kWh
- Off-peak rate (EV Power+)
- Equivalent ~7.125p/kWh for home charging (with Hive EV Charger, British Gas figure)
- Off-peak window
- 00:00–05:00 (5 hours, daily)
- Day rate
- Not published in marketing copy - postcode quote required
- Whole-home off-peak
- Yes
- Eligible chargers
- Any home charger or 3-pin cable - no compatibility restriction (Power+ requires Hive EV Charger specifically)
- Smart meter required
- Yes - SMETS2 or compatible SMETS1
- Smart meter cost
- Free installation for British Gas customers
- Direct Debit
- Required
- Online account
- Required
- Reported saving vs price cap
- ~£330/year for a 7,000-mile EV (British Gas modelling)
- Tariff version referenced
- EV Power Mar28 v3 (correct as of 01/10/2026)