British Gas owner Centrica has created dedicated team for developing electric vehicle (EV) charging services called Mobility Ventures.
The unit will work with the rest of the business to create deals that combine energy supply and charging tariffs, alongside other services such as optimisation and software applications.
As a first step, the team is working with car manufacturers to enable their dealership networks to offer a “one stop shop” for charging support.
Charles Cameron, director of technology and engineering services at Centrica and chairman of Centrica Innovations, said: “The direction of travel for EVs is clear but we know from talking to our customers and partners that many are struggling to find their way through the implications of rollout at scale.
“With a global network of over 15,000 engineers and technicians, and expertise in designing and managing energy solutions offered through Centrica Business Solutions, I believe we are uniquely positioned to develop a simple, holistic solution for customers that will address many of the challenges around EV adoption.”
In November, British Gas launched a smart time-of-use tariff for EV owners that offers cheaper electricity overnight.