UK EV-only leasing specialist Octopus Electric Vehicles has announced the appointment of Gurjeet Grewal as its permanent Chief Executive Officer.
The move following a successful period form Grewal as interim CEO, and he will take the role permanently as it continues a period of rapid growth.
Grewal was one of the first employees for Octopus EV in 2018 as Director of Operations, before becoming Chief Operating Officer.
Since stepping in as interim CEO in January 2025, he has overseen a period of expansion as its fleet has grown from 27,000 to more than 40,000 – supported by £1.5 billion in funding from a range of financial institutions.
The news follows Octopus launched a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) partnership with BYD and Zaptec, unlocking a car, charger and unlimited charging at a bundled monthly price.
Octopus EV also recently turned its sights abroad with the launch of its EV business in Germany – the first step in deploying its all-in-one EV offer and customer service at an international scale, it said.
Commenting on his appointment, Gurjeet Grewal, CEO of Octopus Electric Vehicles, said:
“I’m incredibly proud to have been part of Octopus EV’s journey from the very beginning. We’ve built something truly special – a mission-driven team that’s transforming mobility as we know it. As we enter our next phase of growth and move into different countries, we’ll continue to make electric driving simpler, smarter, and more affordable for everyone.”
Fiona Howarth, who founded Octopus Electric Vehicles in 2018, said:
“Gurjeet has been a driving force behind Octopus EV from day one. His leadership, vision, and passion for the mission make him the perfect person to lead us into this next chapter.
“I’m excited to continue working alongside him as we supercharge the transition to electric driving.”
Image courtesy of Octopus Electric Vehicles
