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.
Why charge with Power+?
Bigger savings
Get a 25% discount on the electricity you use to charge in Power+ mode. That’s money back in your pocket.
Better for the planet
Power+ charges when the grid has more renewable energy available. The result? Greener driving without the hassle.
Total flexibility
Need your EV now? You can override Power+ at any time and just pay your normal energy tariff rates.
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
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.
1
Get your charger installed
Choose the perfect Hive EV charger for your home, or check out our list of other compatible chargers.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
Still need a Hive EV charger?
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Switch my tariffFrequently asked questions
What is a standard installation?
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.