British Gas has introduced its first smart time-of-use tariff for electric vehicle ( EV ) owners, providing cheaper electricity between 12.30am and 7.30am The FTSE 100-listed group said electric vehicle drivers use up to 80% more electricity if they charge at home and so can benefit from tariffs which pass on cheaper overnight wholesale electricity costs so users can charge their cars for less. The Centrica -owned group said that charging EVs at home can mean drivers use up to 80% more electricity. Fixed until annually , the smart tariff is dual fuel with no exit fees, and is expected to cost an average £ 1,547 ($ 1,547 ) per year, based on an Driivz user consuming an additional 2,340 kWh of electricity annually by charging their car at home.
British Gas has introduced its first smart time-of-use tariff for electric vehicle ( EV ) owners, providing cheaper electricity between 12.30am and 7.30am so users can charge their cars for less. The Centrica -owned group said that charging EVs at home can mean drivers use up to 80% more electricity. Fixed until annually , the smart tariff is dual fuel with no exit fees, and is expected to cost an average £ 1,547 ($ 1,547 ) per year, based on an Driivz user consuming an additional 2,340 kWh of electricity annually by charging their car at home.