British Gas EV Tariff Explained: EV Power Go-To Guide

Quick summary:

  • In short, the British Gas EV tariff, EV Power, offers one of the UK’s cheapest fixed home EV charging electricity rates at 9p/kWh between 12:00 am and 5:00 am daily, seven days a week. The EV Power tariff is exclusive to British Gas customers.
  • To access this cheaper electric car charging, you need a smart meter capable of half-hourly readings, a smart EV charger installed at home, and be a British Gas customer.
  • Previously, British Gas had its Electric Driver tariff, offering a discounted electricity rate of 7.9p per kWh. This has now been replaced with EV Power. 
  • British Gas only offers one EV tariff, unlike other energy providers on the market, such as EDF.
  • While the British Gas Hive EV charger offers added benefits, you do not need the Hive to take advantage of the British Gas EV tariff.

 

As new electric car tariffs enter the EV charging landscape, many EV drivers are asking: Does British Gas have an EV tariff?

The answer is a resounding yes. British Gas has its coveted British Gas EV tariff: EV Power.

But what is this EV tariff? What do you need to take advantage? How long is the charging window?

Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about British Gas’ new EV tariff.

What is the British Gas EV tariff?

The new British Gas EV tariff, the EV Power, is an electricity tariff that allows you to charge your EV at a fixed unit rate of 9p per kWh during off-peak hours.

And it’s not just on home EV charging. The 9p per kWh discounted rate applies to all electricity usage during the designated time slot.

With no rules, you can reap the rewards of cheaper electricity prices every day. Think how much you could save with a whopping 35 hours of discounted electricity every week.

Put on the kettle, plug your phone in, turn the TV on, switch on your dishwasher: the list goes on.

What’s more, charging your electric car during these off-peak hours is also greener. How? Because energy generated overnight tends to be from more renewable sources such as wind, ensuring cheaper, greener EV charging.

A win for your wallet. A win for the planet.

What time are the discounted hours on offer?

The discounted electricity prices from the British Gas EV tariff are between the hours of 12 am and 5 am every day.

What do you need to take advantage of the British Gas EV tariff?

Good to know: If you decide you want to switch back to a standard variable tariff, there are no exit fees if you leave early.

Do you need a specific electric car or EV charger for the EV Power tariff?

No, the British Gas EV tariff is compatible with all electric vehicles and all dedicated smart home EV chargers. However, it won’t work with any dumb chargers, such as 3-pin plug EV chargers.

How do you get the EV Power tariff?

If you are an existing customer of British Gas, you can log in to your online account and quickly change over now. Fuss-free.

On the other hand, if you are not a previous British Gas customer, you can input your details and get a quote online.

Do you need a Hive Mini Pro 3?

While it’s not essential to have the British Gas Hive Mini Pro 3 home EV charger to use their EV charging tariff, you can save more on EV charging costs by doing so, among other positives.

For example, British Gas and Hive EV charger owners can take advantage of Hive’s SmartCharge feature.

Enable this feature in the Hive app and leave your EV plugged overnight, and British Gas will charge your electric car when electricity is at its cheapest and reimburse the costs the longer your EV stays plugged in.

Combine the Hive’s SmartCharge feature with the Electric Driver tariff, and EV owners could charge as little as 4.95p/kWh during 12 am-5 am.

Do you get cheaper electricity with the EV tariff during the day?

Since the EV tariff is focused on off-peak savings, electricity prices and, therefore, charging prices will sadly be more than the fixed rate during peak hours.

Roughly during standard hours, peak rates will apply. Currently, from January to March 2026, electricity is sitting at about 27.69p per kWh.

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