Author: Jenny Hunter, Hive Proposition Lead
Back in 2023, we teamed up with our friends at British Gas to launch smart charging. Since then, together we’ve powered over 100 million green miles and helped customers save more than £3.2 million with our smart charging modes FreeCharge and SmartCharge.
Now, we’re taking smart charging up a gear.
Why change to Power+ mode?
You spoke, we listened. Customers told us they wanted a:
- Simpler experience with no more complicated rules about when and how long to plug-in or consumption limits
- Clearer way to see when and how charging is optimised
- Smoother, more intuitive journey
Power+ delivers all of this - and more. It’s the same intelligent charging you know and love - now with added flexibility. It gives you 25% off all charging done from the grid in Power+ mode, as well as full control to override the smart schedule anytime and pay your standard tariff rate. It’s available on all Works With Hive devices when paired with any British Gas tariff.
What makes Power+ different?
Power+ isn’t just a smarter way to charge your EV - it’s the foundation for a future where all your eco-tech works together effortlessly. Power+ is designed to work across different devices to offer smart charging at the cheapest and greenest times, while still taking preferences into account. All you need is a smart meter and any British Gas tariff.
Power+ smart charging is available now for Hive EV Charging, and will be coming soon to heat pumps, home batteries and more chargers from other manufacturers, giving you the power to control everything effortlessly with the Hive app. No more worrying about compatibility or juggling multiple apps. Just one simple smart charging solution that works across your home.