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British Gas is to provide electric charging services to Mitsubishi Motors in the UK.
Mitsubishi started selling the pure-EV Mitsubishi i-MiEV in 2009 and the Paris Motor Show last month saw the world premiere of its Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid).
British Gas is already the vehicle charge partner for Nissan, Renault, Hitachi, Capital Vehicle Solutions, Toyota and Vauxhall. It has a nationwide network of qualified installers and engineers in place to supply and fit charging units.
British Gas can provide customers with a dedicated circuit from £375, which protects their home electrical supply from overload. Alternatively, it can install a wall-mounted charging solution from £799, which cuts charging time by up to a third.
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. Mitsubishi customers can also avail of a cheap overnight charging tariff.
Dan Taylor, director of new ventures, British Gas, said: “Pure-EVs and plug-in hybrids are an increasingly popular solution to people’s concerns over controlling costs and preserving the environment.”
Lance Bradley, managing director for Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, said: “The Mitsubishi i-MiEV and the launch of the Outlander PHEV in 2013 cemented Mitsubishi’s plan for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to account for 20% of our sales by 2020.”