One million drivers have signed up to Octopus Electroverse meaning half of all fully electric cars on UK roads are plugged-into the app.
The news comes as one in three new cars in June was registered as fully electric, with the Electroverse allowing access to one of the biggest public charging network using a single app and card.
Drivers can use it to access 9 out of 10 public chargers across Europe, with the service also spreading to North America where more than 200,000 public charge points are currently available.
In addition, the service offers plunge pricing, where discounted charging sessions can be undertaken when there is an excess of renewable electricity demand. It means green power that would otherwise go to waste is used up, easing pressure on the grid, and delivering driver savings.
Electroverse has so far run 84 of these cut-price sessions across the UK and France this year, delivering an up to a 50% discount.
Through Octopus Fleet, businesses can also take advantage, with the service enabling companies to manage public charging and home charging for their fleet through one simple platform.
Matt Davies, Founder & Director of Octopus Electroverse, said:
“Reaching one million drivers is an incredible milestone and shows just how far electric driving has come.
“Not long ago, charging away from home could feel complicated. Today, hundreds of thousands of charging sessions happen through Electroverse every week, with drivers able to access chargers across the UK, Europe and the US through a single app.
“As more people switch to electric, our focus is making charging effortless and affordable. Whether that’s giving drivers access to almost every charger they’ll ever need, unlocking discounted charging, or helping businesses electrify their fleets, we’re removing the barriers so drivers can simply enjoy the journey.”
Image courtesy of Octopus Electroverse
