British Gas Electric Drivers

British Gas Electric Drivers is one of the big-six alternatives to Octopus for EV-specific tariffs. It offers a 5-hour off-peak window from midnight to 5am at around 8p/kWh — slightly more expensive than Octopus Intelligent Go but with an extra hour compared to Octopus Go. If you're already a British Gas customer or prefer dealing with a larger, more established energy provider, this is a solid option.

Best for: Existing British Gas customers who want an EV tariff without switching provider, or those who prefer a big-six energy company over newer challengers.

How It Works

The tariff provides a simple two-rate structure: a low rate from midnight to 5am for overnight charging, and a standard rate for the rest of the day. Like Octopus Go, there's no smart scheduling — you set your Tesla or charger timer to start at midnight, and it charges at the cheap rate until 5am. The 5-hour window gives you enough time to add roughly 35kWh on a 7kW charger (about 120 miles of range).

Who It Suits

Electric Drivers works well for anyone doing typical daily driving under 120 miles. The 5-hour window is a good middle ground between Octopus Go's 5 hours and Intelligent Go's 6 hours. British Gas also offers the Hive smart home ecosystem, so if you're already invested in Hive products, keeping your energy with British Gas keeps everything under one roof.

Cost Breakdown

Compatible Chargers

Electric Drivers works with any charger — just set a timer to activate during the off-peak window. The Ohme Home Pro has direct API integration with British Gas, enabling smarter scheduling similar to its Octopus integration. For a simpler setup, the Tesla Wall Connector with scheduled charging in the Tesla app works perfectly.

For chargers that work best with British Gas, see our best smart EV charger guide. Compare this rate against all UK tariffs in the UK EV Charging Cost Index.