"The energy supplier estimates that electric car owners could save themselves £1,200 a year compared to running an average 1.6 litre petrol car (assuming an average mileage of 10,000 a year).
The new tariff will allow customers to use a cheaper off-peak electricity during night hours to charge their electric car. Based on current prices, it costs the owner of a typical petrol fuelled car over £65 to fill a 50 litre tank, whereas electric car owners would pay just £6 to charge their car and cover the same mileage.
The deal will also offer electric car owners priority installation of a new smart meter in eligible homes. A smart meter puts an end to estimated bills and show customers how much energy they are using in real time.
The tariff will be available to all electric car owners from early in 2012, but British Gas is launching the tariff this summer for up to 150 EV owners to help it gain an in-depth understanding of the energy needs of electric car households and help shape future products and services. In return, customers will benefit from early access to the new tariff and will receive an additional discount to their energy bills dependent on level of participation in the trial.
To join the panel and the tariff, electric cars owners can apply by emailing their name, full address and contact number to evenquiries@britishgas.co.uk.
Dean Keeling, Managing Director of British Gas Smart Homes said: “Our tariff will mean that electric car owners can get access to cheaper electricity to power their car and reduce their carbon footprint.
“British Gas is making the process of running your electric car hassle-free. We’ll install the smart meter, supply cheaper electricity to charge your car and advise you on when to charge to reduce your carbon footprint.”
British Gas is also the preferred supplier of vehicle charging points for the Nissan Leaf – one of the first electric cars available to buy in the UK. "
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