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Get 100 miles FREE with Hive and Zapmap

Choose Hive EV Charging and get £20 credit to spend at over 25,000 public charge points across the UK. That’s equivalent to 100 miles, on us!¹

From your doorstep, to the great outdoors

We’ve partnered with Zapmap, the UK’s must-have EV charging app, to help you get out and about for less. Join Hive EV Charging and enjoy 100 miles of public charging, absolutely free.
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Charge for free, home and away

Combine your Zapmap credit with our 12-month FreeCharge offer to enjoy free charging at home and on the road! New customers only.²

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Find a charge point in seconds

Running low? Search for the nearest available charger that’s right for your vehicle. Anytime, anywhere.

Plan your journey in the app

Going on a longer trip? Use Zapmap’s handy route planner to see where you can plug in along the way.

Why charge with Zapmap?

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Nationwide coverage

See nearly every public charger across the UK in one easy-to-use app

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Rated 4.6 stars

With over 1.5 million app downloads and 860,000 registered users³

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Effortless payments

Pay with just a tap of your Hive Charging Card – or using the Zapmap app

How to get your free Zapmap credit

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Pair with FreeCharge to save even more

Don’t forget, you’ll also get 12 months’ free home charging when you switch to any British Gas tariff!

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Get a Hive EV charger

Once installed, look out for an email containing your activation code and your Hive Charging Card in the post.

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Activate your Hive Charging Card

Enter your activation code online to unlock your £20 credit – that’s equivalent to 100 free miles.

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You’re ready to go

Use your £20 credit at any Zap-Pay enabled chargepoint with your Hive Charging Card – or via the Zapmap app.

Expert recommended

Pair with FreeCharge to save even more

Don’t forget, you’ll also get 12 months’ free home charging when you switch to any British Gas tariff!

Here's what Zapmap users say...

“Every EV owner needs it”

The go-to app for electric car drivers... Every EV owner needs Zapmap installed on their smartphone.

Richard Ingram

“A definitive download”

The definitive download for finding EV charging points available in the UK.

Zapmap user

“My favourite tool”

Zapmap has become my favourite tool to find chargers… an absolute god-send!

Robert Llewellyn

Ready to start your year of free charging?

Join Hive EV Charging to unlock your free Zapmap credit, plus 12 months’ free home charging with any British Gas tariff. Then stay in control with smart scheduling, handy spending insights and so much more.

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Frequently asked questions

How many chargepoints does Zapmap cover?
Zapmap has around 75,000 chargepoints mapped within their app – that’s over 95% of all the public chargers in the UK. And over 25,000 of those are Zap-Pay enabled, allowing you to use your free £20 credit to charge up. With more chargepoints getting added every day, simply filter your results in the Zapmap app to see your nearest one.
How do I find Zap-Pay enabled chargepoints?
Filtering your search results in the app is easy. Simply tap the Filter icon and select the Zap-Pay payment option to see enabled chargepoints across the UK. You can also filter by connector type, network, power output and more for a truly personalised search.
What is Route Planner?
Zapmap’s Route Planner allows you to plot your journey in advance and see where you can charge up along the way. Giving you confidence on even the longest road trips. Then simply save your route for later and retrieve it in the app or using your in-car system. You can save up to three routes for free.
What is Zap-Pay and how does it work?
Zap-Pay allows you to pay at over 25,000 chargepoints nationwide with a quick tap of your Hive Charge Card, or via the Zapmap app. So there’s no need for multiple apps or logins across different networks. Simply plug in to any Zap-Pay enabled chargepoint and pay for it using your chosen payment method. You’ll also be able to store multiple payment cards within the Zapmap app – and view your full charging history too.
How many free miles do I get?
Your £20 charging credit equates to an average of 100 miles of free charging. That assumes 4 miles per kWh (based on a Volkswagen ID3) at 81p per kWh via a rapid or ultra rapid charger, as per Zapmap’s 2025 price index. Actual mileage may vary depending on your vehicle capacity.
How do I get my free £20 credit?
Once your new Hive EV charger is connected to the Hive app, we’ll send you an email in the next few days containing your unique activation code and a link to register for your Zapmap account. Simply register online, enter your code and we’ll add your credit to your account – you’ll see it when you download the Zapmap app. Then you’ll have until 31st December 2025 to use it – either via the Hive Charge Card or the Zapmap app.
How does the Hive Charge Card work?
Your Hive Charge Card makes it even easier to spend your £20 credit. It works just like a contactless debit card – simply tap it on the card reader to pay for your charge. And once you’ve used your free credit, you can carry on using it by topping it up via the Zapmap app.
What happens after I’ve used my £20 credit?
You can continue enjoying all the benefits of Zap-Pay, even after you’ve used up all your credit. If you want to keep using your Hive Charge Card, simply top it up within the Zapmap app and it’ll work just like a debit card. Or you can pay directly with the Zapmapp app.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Our £20 free credit offer is for new Hive EV Charging customers only.

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    Your £20 charging credit equates to an average of 100 miles of free charging. That assumes 4 miles per kWh (based on a Volkswagen ID3) at 81p per kWh via a rapid or ultra rapid charger, as per Zapmap’s 2025 price index. Actual mileage may vary depending on your vehicle capacity.

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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.

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    Based on Apple app store data, as of March 2025.