Start your journey to cleaner, greener driving. Electric vehicle (EV) home charging
Make the switch to electric driving stress-free with a Hive home charger. And if you’re a British Gas electricity customer, or you switch to us, you’ll get a year of free driving too!¹
Get 12 months’ FREE charging with Hive
Charge your EV for less with the UK’s cheapest EV rate.2
Already have a Hive EV charger? You could get a 4p/kWh saving on all your EV charging with Hive SmartCharge3. All you need to do is get your electricity from us and enable the free SmartCharge feature in your Hive app. Then leave your EV plugged in, and we’ll charge your EV when energy is at its cheapest during that charging session. Combine this with our Electric Driver tariff, and you could be paying just 3.9p/kWh2 if you plug in overnight between 12am – 5am.
If you’re yet to buy an EV charger, our market-leading FreeCharge offers 12 months of free home charging1 when you buy a Hive EV charger and get your electricity from us.
Expert EV charging installation with British Gas
Enjoy easier EV charging at home with professional installation by British Gas-approved experts. Then once installed, Hive’s smart technology will fully charge the average EV battery in just 8 hours.
From
£989
Or just £98.90 a month for 10 months, interest free ²
- 7.4kW smart EV home charger
- Compatible with all electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles
- 3-year warranty
- 24/7 support from Hive
Electric vehicles explained
Before buying an EV
All you need to know before making the switch to electric vehicles.
How can I charge an EV?
Find out where to charge, what it costs and how far it'll go.
What is an EV tariff?
Save on your energy bills by charging at home with a special EV tariff.
The Hive app puts you in charge anywhere, anytime
Take control of your EV charging with the award-winning Hive app.
- Get accurate, real-time updates during charging
- Sync with your tariff to charge when it's cheapest
- Keep track of your spending in pounds and pence
Your complete guide to EVs
Electric vs petrol cost comparison
We do the sums to see how the costs stack up.
Which is the right EV for me?
The different types of EVs explained.
Government grants for EVs
You may be able to get help with EV costs.
EV chargers explained
The lowdown on charger and cable types.
Additional information
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FreeCharge is only available for customers with a Hive EV Charger and a British Gas Electricity Tariff and Smart Meter. Maximum consumption limits apply. Please read the FreeCharge Terms & Conditions and FAQs on the Hive website.
Based on electricity prices correct as of 18/04/2024. When you plug in your EV for 6 hours or more covering the period of 12am to 5am, you’ll qualify for a 4p discount off your EV tariff night rate of 7.9p/kWh for all electrical consumption. 4p/kWh discount also applies at any other time of day on any other British Gas electricity tariff if your EV is left plugged in for 6 hours or more.
By managing your charger with Hive SmartCharge we’ll give you a credit each month with money back directly on your British Gas bill.