Electric vehicle hub
EV hub
Your one-stop destination for everything you need to know about electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy plans. Discover how our solutions can help you charge smarter, save on costs, and drive towards a greener future.
Explore our EV solutions
Home EV chargers
Discover the convenience and cost-saving benefits of installing an EV charger at home.
EV electricity plans
Switch to a tailored EV electricity plan designed to make charging affordable and efficient, with lower night rates.
Green EV energy plans
Drive towards a greener future with 100% renewable energy plans.
EV car insurance
Get 25% off your EV insurance with Zurich through our Rewards club.
Grants and incentives
The government offers several grants and incentives to make EV adoption more accessible:
- Home charger grant: Receive up to €600 towards the cost of installing a home EV charger.
- Business EV supports: Special funding available for businesses adopting EV infrastructure.
- EV purchase grants: Save on the cost of a new electric vehicle with government grants.
Learn about switching to EV with Bord Gáis Energy
7 reasons to switch to an EV
From cost savings to reducing your carbon footprint, explore the top reasons why now is the perfect time to make the switch to electric.
EV charger guide
Learn everything you need to know about choosing, installing, and using an EV charger at home or for your business.
Maximise your savings with EV
Find out how to optimise your energy usage, take advantage of grants and incentives, and save money on your EV journey.
EV plans versus standard tariffs
Understand the key differences between EV-specific plans and standard smart tariffs.
Smart energy plans
Get access to cheaper off-peak electricity and manage your energy usage like never before.
Green home upgrades
You might be surprised how much more energy efficient you can make your home.
Compare electricity plans
Explore our range of options to find the perfect fit for your needs, from smart meter plans and EV plans to discounted weekend options and much more.
Frequently asked questions about EV plans and chargers
Find answers to the most common queries about your EV.
EV smart plans are home energy plans which offer customers lower electricity rates when they charge their electric vehicle overnight.
Signing up to an EV plan can save you money. If you've a smart meter, we’ll give you a lower price for the electricity you use at night between 2am and 5am, so you can charge your EV for less at these times.
Our EV plans can help you to be kinder to the environment and support Ireland’s acceleration to a greener, cleaner future.
New and existing customers can explore our EV plans or sign up by viewing our plans.
If you don’t have an EV charger, you can still sign up for an EV plan. However, you'll get the most benefit out of this plan if you own and charge your electric car at home.
Please note:
- You must have a smart meter to avail of our EV plans.
- Pay As You Go customers are not eligible for EV plans.
- Level Pay is not available as a payment method for EV plans.
EV chargers offer different charging speeds depending on the charger’s capacity.
Most residential EV chargers deliver enough to charger your car fully overnight.
- A 7kW EV charger will give you approximately 50 km of range per hour.
- An EV with a 60kWh battery capacity may take up to nine hours to charge from empty to full.
However, different EVs will charge at a different rate using the same charger. Some EV models, such as some Hybrids, are not capable of availing of the full throughput from a charge point but will still charge at a rate suitable for the vehicle.
If you’ve a smart meter installed, our EV plan will give you cheaper rates between 2am - 5am, so you’ll save money if you charge your EV during this time.
New and existing customers can explore our EV plans or sign up by viewing our plans.
You can get a Hive EV charger installed by a trusted local tradesperson with Bord Gáis Energy Local Heroes. Click here for more information, and to get a free quote.
Local Heroes is a Bord Gáis Energy innovation and will connect you to a tradesperson in your area, to install a new and more efficient gas boiler, heat pump or EV charger.
Currently, this Local Heroes service is available in Dublin, Carlow, Cork, Kildare, Limerick, Louth, Meath, Waterford, and Wicklow. To book, simply visit our Local Heroes website.
The exact cost depends on your driving needs, car efficiency, and how many miles you drive.
It's more cost effective to drive an EV (electric vehicle) than a fuel-based car. The exact cost depends on your driving needs, car efficiency, and how many miles you drive.
On average, an EV owner charges their EV at home approximately 80% of the time which may add up to 3,000 kWh or more to your electricity bill. If you’re driving your EV 17,500 km per year and sign up to our Smart EV plan, it’ll cost you approximately €180 annually (excluding your household electricity bills), i.e. approximately €1 per 100kms.
Visit our plans page to view our EV rates.
Yes, take a look at our plans for EV plans sourced by green energy. To view EV plans, select the relevant filters in the 'Filter's box in the right-hand corner.