British Gas has introduced its first smart time-of-use tariff for electric vehicle In a press release on its website, 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. (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. In a statement, the company said: “Customers will be able to choose how much power they want to pay for, based on when they need it most.
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. In a statement, the company said: “Customers will be able to choose how much power they want to pay for, based on when they need it most.