Yes, gas and electric heating systems work in a contrasting manner.
Gas and oil heating systems will typically depend on a boiler to burn fuel to heat water, which is then distributed throughout your home radiators or in pipes beneath the ground where wet underfloor heating is involved.
With electric heating systems, this type of solution will typically work independently with separate devices such as electric radiators, bar heaters or plug-in fans from room to room.
For a deeper insight, explore our blog, The Ins And Outs Of Modern Electric Heating.