British Gas to provide charging solutions for Mitsubishi Motors UK

Mitsubishi Motors UK has just announced that British Gas will be the exclusive supplier of electric vehicle charging solutions for Mitsubishi Motors in the UK. Customers of Mitsubishi Motors UK will have access to a range of British Gas charging solutions and can provide them with a dedicated circuit from £375, which protects their home electrical supply from overload. Alternatively, British Gas can install a wall-mounted charging solution from £799, which can cut charging time by around a third (charging times assume the battery is charged constantly at the max rate with 100% efficient charging). Thanks to a partnership between British Gas and POLAR, customers in London, the East of England, the Midlands and Milton Keynes may be eligible for a free Chargemaster Homecharge–i unit, as well as access to a network of public charging points(the density of charging points varies by region).

Mitsubishi Motors were the first mainstream manufacturer to the global market with the pure-EV Mitsubishi i-MiEV in 2009 and are proud to be first to market again with their pioneering plug-in hybrid technology. The global premiere of the Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid) took place at the Paris Motor Show last month and will offer the most sophisticated technology currently available. It is due to go on sale in the UK in 2013.

As well as the range of charging solutions, Mitsubishi Motors UK customers can also benefit from British Gas’ Off-Peak Saver Tariff, designed specifically with pure-EV and plug-in hybrid owners in mind. This tariff makes it cheaper to charge vehicles overnight and can save customers an average of £29 per year compared to other tariffs. British Gas customers on the tariff will also have a smart meter installed, which puts an end to estimated bills. To make things even easier, customers can have access to British Gas’ new financing plan that allows them to spread payments over 12 months.

“We are very excited about our work with Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, especially given its long term commitment to pure-EVs, starting with the launch of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV in 2009 and now with their pioneering PHEV technology. Pure-EVs and plug-in hybrids are an increasingly popular solution to people’s concerns over controlling costs and preserving the environment, and British Gas is well-placed to be at the heart of this electric revolution. Looking after more homes and businesses than anyone else in Britain, we are able to offers partners like Mitsubishi Motors in the UK our expertise and our experienced network of 650 electricians,” said Dan Taylor, Director of New Ventures, British Gas

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