Smart energy tariffs
Our smart time-of-use tariffs are designed to save you money. And by making clever use of cleaner energy, they lower your carbon footprint too.
What are smart tariffs?
Smart time-of-use tariffs help you run your home for less by giving you cheaper electricity during off-peak electricity hours.
They're possible thanks to your smart meter, which can see how much energy you're using and when. That way we know how much to charge you at the cheaper rate.
Another great thing about our smart tariffs is that using off-peak electricity is better for the environment. So it won't just be money you'll be saving.
Our most popular smart tariffs
We've got smart time-of-use electricity tariffs for every home. Here are our most popular options.
EV
Our electric vehicle (EV) tariff
Ideal for: Anyone who charges their EV at home.
- Recharge for just 9p per kWh from 12am–5am every day
- One simple tariff that works with any home charger and EV
- Make the most of the low price by running appliances overnight
Heat pump
Our heat pump tariff
Ideal for: Anyone with a heat pump or other electric heating system at home.
- Gives you half-price electricity from 12am–7am and 1pm–4pm every day
- Use those 70 half-price hours a week for anything, from charging your EV or home storage battery to catching up on laundry
Battery storage
Our home battery tariff
Ideal for: Anyone with a battery storage system at home.
- Top up with half-price electricity from 12am–5am every day
- Pairs perfectly with solar panels, giving batteries an extra boost by charging overnight and using stored energy during the day
- Take advantage of half-price electricity however you'd like
Solar panels
Our Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff
Ideal for: Anyone who generates their own renewable electricity.
- Get paid for the extra energy you export
- All renewable energy systems are welcome, not just solar
- British Gas electricity customers get our best SEG price
Solar
Hive Solar Saver offer
Designed for customers who have solar panels or batteries installed by Hive after 22nd May 2024. Our Hive Solar Saver offers savings of up to 25% off electricity usage.
PeakSave
PeakSave tariffs
Enjoy half-price electricity with a PeakSave tariff. Join over a million customers lowering their bills and using electricity in a smarter, greener way.
As a PeakSave customer, you also get access to exclusive competitions and challenges throughout the year. From our partnership with Women's Super League Football to seasonal prize draws, you could win big while saving.
Compare British Gas smart time of use tariffs
| Our smart energy tariffs | Key features |
|---|---|
| British Gas EV tariff | Charge for 9p/kWh from 12am–5am every day |
| British Gas Heat Power tariff | 50% off electricity for 10 hours every day |
| British Gas home battery tariff | 50% off electricity from 12am–5am every day |
| British Gas SEG tariff | Earn up to 15.1p/kWh for your excess electricity |
| British Gas PeakSave Super Sunday tariff | Enjoy 8 hours of half-price electricity, 9am - 5pm every Sunday |
| Hive Solar Saver offer | 25% off electricity usage for customers who have solar panels or batteries installed by Hive after 22nd May 2024 |
Ready to switch to a smart tariff?
Switching is simple. Choose which tariff you like the look of and we'll take care of the rest.
Remember you'll need a smart electricity meter to sign up to a smart tariff. If you don't have one yet, we can take care of that too.
Why choose British Gas for your smart tariff?
Our customers rate us 'Excellent' on Trustpilot. But that's not all.
We've got a smart energy tariff for everyone, and our EV tariff works with any make and model of charger and EV.
Save more – with our PeakSave tariffs - giving you cheaper electricity during off-peak electricity hours.
Fast and friendly support when you need it. We'll get you connected with our team in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do smart tariffs work?
All of our smart tariffs offer cheaper electricity prices during off-peak hours. So the more off-peak electricity you use, the more money you can save.
They work hand in hand with your smart meter, which tells us how much electricity you're using and when. Most people use smart tariffs alongside EV chargers, heat pumps, solar panels and battery systems to make the most of cheaper off-peak electricity rates.
Do I need a smart meter to get a smart tariff?
Yes, you'll need a smart meter to switch to a smart tariff. That's because the price of electricity on our smart tariffs changes during the day. And we can only see what you're using at any given time with a smart meter.
If you're already a British Gas customer, getting your free smart meter fitted is easy. Simply log into your online account and let's get you booked in.
What's the difference between off-peak electricity, time of use (TOU) tariffs and smart tariffs?
Tariff terminology can be confusing, especially when suppliers use different names for similar products.
Here's what people usually mean by off-peak electricity, time-of-use (TOU) tariffs, and smart tariffs, so you can understand the differences and decide what might suit your home.
Off-peak electricity: Cheaper electricity during set low-demand hours (often overnight).
Time-of-use tariffs: Electricity costs different amounts at different times (often peak/shoulder/off-peak).
Smart tariffs: Use smart meter readings to enable time-based pricing and (sometimes) more flexible rates.
Can smart tariffs help me save money?
Yes, we've created them especially to help you save. The trick is to make the most of electricity when it's cheaper, during off-peak hours. For you, that might mean scheduling your EV to charge overnight, boosting the heating for just a few hours in the early afternoon, or waiting until right before you go to bed to put the dishwasher on.
If you generate your own renewable energy at home, sign up to our Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff and we'll even pay you for the electricity you're not using.
What homes are best suited to smart tariffs?
Smart tariffs are ideal for homes with solar panels or EV chargers. As well as homes with heat pumps, other electric heating systems or battery storage.
These are the homes that could potentially save the most money with a smart tariff, by benefitting from cheaper electricity during off-peak hours. Or by selling excess solar energy on our Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff.
Is switching to a smart tariff complicated?
Not at all. It's much simpler than you might think. Get started with an online quote. It'll only take a few minutes. Then pick the tariff you'd like to switch to and leave the rest to us. We'll take care of everything.