Octopus Energy has launched a new “unlimited” smart electric vehicle charging service for customers.
Called the Intelligent Drive Pack, the bolt-on service offers charging for £30 a month. The subscription model is designed for drivers on a standard Octopus electricity tariff, with customers requiring a working smart meter, and a compatible EV brand and charger installed.
The £30 subscription covers smart charging for one electric car scheduled by Octopus, usually overnight. Customers can choose a ‘ready by’ time between 4-11am.
Those who want to charge during unscheduled hours can use a boost function on their app to charge at their normal home energy rate – not included in the £30 monthly fee.
With the subscription, drivers pay two fifths – 41% – of what petrol car owners typically spend each month, based on 2023 average mileage of a UK driver of 7,600 miles and the average price for fuel.
Octopus’ original smart EV tariff, Intelligent Octopus Go, now has 260,000 customers who receive six hours of cheap, green charging overnight – all managed automatically by Octopus.
The tariff is also offered in six other countries where it supplies energy – Italy, France, Spain, Germany, New Zealand and the U.S. – with plans to expand the tariff elsewhere in the near future.
Customers who are already on the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff can carry on as usual, with the Intelligent Drive Pack as an add-on.
Rebecca Dibb-Simkin, Chief Product Officer at Octopus Energy, said:
“Intelligent Drive Pack is a completely new way to save – perfect for drivers who want predictability, flexibility and great value rolled into one.
“It’s another step towards making electric cars the obvious choice for everyone.”
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