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British Gas EV Power: 9p/kWh off-peak (00:00–05:00) with optional EV Power+ Hive Charger upgrade dropping the rate to 7.9p/kWh. Smart meter required.
By Rob Griffiths1 min read
- Off-peak rate (EV Power)
- 9p/kWh
- Off-peak rate (EV Power+)
- 7.9p/kWh (with Hive EV Charger)
- 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 May27 (correct as of 01/04/2026)