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Drive further for less with Power+

What if you could make every journey cheaper and greener? With our intelligent Power+ feature, you can. In fact, you could drive 9,000 miles for just £162 – all it takes is a tap.*

*Off-peak Power+ charging on BG EV Power tariff with 3.3 miles per kWh efficiency.

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Why charge with Power+?

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Bigger savings

Get a 25% discount on the electricity you use to charge in Power+ mode. That’s money back in your pocket.

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Better for the planet

Power+ charges when the grid has more renewable energy available. The result? Greener driving without the hassle.

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Total flexibility

Need your EV now? You can override Power+ at any time and just pay your normal energy tariff rates.

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Stress-free setup

All you need is a Hive connected charger, any British Gas tariff and a working smart meter.

Here’s how Power+ works

Going greener shouldn’t be difficult. That’s why Power+ does all the hard work for you. Just plug in and we’ll take care of everything. All you need to do is plan your next trip.

Let us manage your charging for you

Power+ automatically charges at the cheapest, greenest times based on the overall demand on the grid (usually overnight). You just tell us when you need it ready by and we’ll handle the rest – with no extra fees or fuss.

Make every journey greener

By charging off-peak, we’re able to power your EV with more renewable energy. So you won’t just be saving money, you’ll be helping to save the planet too.

Get money back on your bill

We’ll work out how much you’ve spent on charging with Power+ and credit 25% back onto your energy bill. It’s our way of saying thanks for using energy flexibly.

Unlock Power+ in just 4 steps

Don’t forget

You could drive 9,000 miles for £162!

We’ll credit 25% of your charging costs back to your British Gas energy bill – so you’ll go further for less.

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Get your charger installed

Choose the perfect Hive EV charger for your home, or check out our list of other compatible chargers.

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Set it up in the Hive app

Once your charger’s in, register it in your Hive app to start using all its smart money-saving features.

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Add your British Gas tariff

Sync any British Gas electricity tariff in the Hive app to unlock Power+. Don’t have one? Switch tariffs here.

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Switch on Power+ mode

Simply select Power+ in your schedule settings, leave your EV plugged in and we’ll do the rest.

Don’t forget

You could drive 9,000 miles for £162!

We’ll credit 25% of your charging costs back to your British Gas energy bill – so you’ll go further for less.

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Still need a Hive EV charger?

Get intelligent scheduling, easy-to-use controls and expert installation with Hive EV Charging. Then pair it with any British Gas tariff to unlock 25% off your charging with Power+.¹

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Already got your Hive charger?

Switch on Power+ in your Hive app to start saving money on every charge. All you need is a working smart meter and a British Gas tariff. Not with them for your energy? It’s easy to switch.

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Frequently asked questions

Which EV chargers are eligible for Power+?
If you don’t already have an EV charger, check out our Hive EV chargers which are all compatible with Power+.
Already have a charger installed? See our list of compatible EV chargers that work with Power+. We’re adding new chargers all the time – so if yours isn’t listed yet, try checking back later.
What else do I need to be eligible for Power+?
As well as having a compatible EV charger, you’ll need to be on any British Gas electricity tariff and have a working smart meter. Get your tariff here, or go here to find out how to get your free smart meter.
Does Power+ work with a time of use tariff?
Yes, Power+ works with both standard single rate and time of use tariffs (like the British Gas EV tariff) to give you full flexibility. If you’re on a time of use tariff, we’ll only ever charge your EV during your tariff’s off-peak window. That way, you’ll only charge when it’s cheapest.
I have a hybrid, will I be able to take advantage of Power+?
Yes, so long as it’s a plug-in you can still take advantage of Power+. Even if the EV only needs a small amount of charge, you’ll still get 25% off your charging costs while in Power+ mode.
Who’s in control of charging my EV when using Power+?
You’re always in control of your charging. You decide when you want your car ready by and leave Power+ to choose the cheapest and greenest times to charge it. If plans change and you need your car sooner, you always have the option to override the charging in the Hive app.
Where can I find out more about Power+?
Check out our user guide to get more information on how Power+ works, or read more FAQs here..

  1. Save 25% on the electricity used to charge your Hive-connected EV charger, applied as a credit to your electricity account. Power+ is only available to customers with a compatible EV charger, a British Gas electricity tariff, and a smart meter in credit mode; savings are based on the British Gas EV Power v2 tariff (as of 17/10/2025), assume 3.3 miles/kWh efficiency, and require all charging to occur in Power+ mode during off-peak hours managed by Hive.