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Key Points:
- £20 Charging Credit: New Hive EV customers will receive £20 of credit for Zap-Pay-enabled chargers across the UK.
- SmartCharge Savings: Hive’s SmartCharge technology helps users save 4p/kWh on EV charging costs.
- Future Integration: Plans include integrating Zapmap's platform into the Hive app for streamlined tracking and payment solutions for EV charging.
Zapmap, the UK's leading electric vehicle (EV) app and data provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Hive, a tech company owned by Centrica known for its energy-saving solutions. This collaboration aims to revolutionize EV charging for Hive’s customers, both at home and on the go, and marks a significant step in the companies' mission to make EV charging more accessible and hassle-free.
Partnership Overview
Starting in 2025, the partnership will allow Hive customers to charge their electric vehicles seamlessly across various locations, including thousands of Zap-Pay-enabled chargers throughout the UK. To kick off this initiative, new Hive EV customers will receive £20 in charging credit, enabling them to use Zap-Pay chargers across a vast network covering 250,000 miles.
Both Zapmap and Hive share a common goal: to simplify EV charging, making it as easy on the road as it is at home. This initiative also aligns with the broader push towards electric vehicle adoption in the UK, with the two companies aiming to help over one million people transition to electric vehicles in the next three years.
Future Plans for Integration
Beyond the initial phase of the partnership, the two companies are exploring further integration of their platforms. They aim to combine Hive’s technology with Zapmap’s digital services to provide enhanced customer benefits. One of the proposed solutions includes integrating Zapmap’s features into the Hive app, allowing users to track both at-home and public charging activities in one place. This will offer Hive customers more flexibility and multiple ways to pay for public charging, whether through the Hive app, charge cards, or even linking payments directly to their household energy bills.
The collaboration also aims to develop more convenient charging experiences by enabling users to manage their EV charging alongside other home energy products through Hive's app. This integration reflects Hive's ongoing focus on smart home solutions that help customers optimize energy usage.
Hive’s SmartCharge Technology
One of Hive’s standout products in this initiative is its SmartCharge technology. Accessible via the Hive app, SmartCharge helps EV drivers save on their energy costs by automatically charging their vehicles when energy is at its cheapest during a session. This smart technology translates to a 4p/kWh saving on all EV charging, with the savings credited directly to the user’s energy bill each month.
By leveraging this technology, Hive is not only providing an eco-friendly and cost-effective charging solution but also making EV ownership more attractive to a broader range of consumers.
Shared Vision for a Sustainable Future
The partnership between Zapmap and Hive signals a unified effort to create more convenient, cost-effective, and sustainable EV charging options for UK drivers. With the UK government pushing towards the goal of phasing out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, partnerships like this one are essential to making the transition to electric vehicles smoother for consumers.
As the EV market continues to grow, Zapmap and Hive are positioning themselves as key players in shaping a future where charging is easier, greener, and more integrated into daily life. Their long-term plan to expand offerings within the Hive app demonstrates their commitment to providing innovative, user-friendly solutions that meet the needs of a growing base of EV owners.
