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SmartCharge by Hive and British Gas
Get a new Hive EV charger and any British Gas energy tariff to unlock FreeCharge. Then enjoy a whole year of charging, absolutely free!
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Keep on saving with the Electric Driver tariff

FreeCharge works with any British Gas energy tariff – but you’ll enjoy even more savings with their Electric Driver tariff. Once your year of free charging has finished, you can continue saving up to 4p per KWh when you charge your EV off-peak. And you’ll get cheaper overnight electricity for your whole home too.

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EXCLUSIVE TO NEW HIVE EV CHARGING CUSTOMERS

Unlock the benefits in 3 simple steps

You’ll need all of these things to get access to FreeCharge. But once it’s unlocked, just head to the Schedule page within the Hive app to turn it on. Then you’ll enjoy free charging for a year.

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Or save more with their Electric Driver tariff

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They’re easy to use and you won’t pay a penny to upgrade

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Already have a Hive EV charger?

Switch on SmartCharge in your Hive app to save money on every charge. Better yet, pair it with the British Gas Electric Driver tariff to get the UK’s cheapest charging rate: less than 4p per KWh!

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Get the UK’s cheapest charging rate with SmartCharge and the Electric Driver tariff from British Gas. Here’s how it works.

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Want to switch to an electric car, but not sure where to start? Read our jargon-free guide to all things EV and find the one that works for you.

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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 our FreeCharge Terms & Conditions and FAQs.