Electro Beat: Your monthly dose of EV positivity 

Our mission is to keep you plugged into the latest developments in EVs, charging infrastructure, and e-mobility worldwide. Each month, we're rounding up all the exciting highlights from the realm of electric vehicles. So, without further ado, let's dive into the electrifying updates from April!

Octopus Electroverse photo competition winners - March 2024

See the winning photos from the Octopus Electroverse photo competition (March 2024), and see how you can enter the next draw to win charging credit!

The Future of EV Charging

The EV space is rapidly expanding across the globe so charging, in particular public charging, is going to need to keep up! Let's take a look at some of the advancements being made in the EV charging space. 

Octopus Electroverse x Addison Lee

Octopus Electroverse partners with Addison Lee

London is a great place for zero-emission travel - from e-bikes to buses (there are over 1,300 zero-emission buses on the London circuit now!) - and taxi rides are no exception… That’s why we’re incredibly excited to introduce fume-free journeys with Addison Lee, powered by Octopus Electroverse.

AeroVolt joins Octopus Electroverse

Introducing AeroVolt - the world's first aircraft charging network - now available on Octopus Electroverse. With aircraft charge points installed at seven sites across the UK (and 12 more to come!), this partnership is taking electric travel to new heights. This is electric travel made simple.

Octopus Electroverse photo competition winners - January 2024

See the winning photos from the Octopus Electroverse photo competition (January 2024), and see how you can enter the next draw to win charging credit!

Octopus Electroverse photo competition winners - February 2024

See the winning photos from the Octopus Electroverse photo competition (February 2024), and see how you can enter the next draw to win charging credit!

Avatar competition winners and runners up!

We love it when the EV community gets involved, so in December 2023, the Electroverse Avatar Competition was announced! With creative avatar ideas being sent in from across the globe, we finally managed to get it down to four designs - but which two made it into the app?

Electroverse for Business has Landed

Calling all business owners that have electric vehicles in their arsenal, Electroverse for Business has landed and it is here to make your life easier. If you have two EV's in your lineup or 200, we have the solution for you, keep reading to find out more!

Octopus Electroverse 2023 Wrapped

2022 has been a huge year for the Electroverse - from new features to new partners - let’s take a peek at some of our favourite electric moments…

Octopus Electroverse photo competition winners - December 2023

See the winning photos from the Octopus Electroverse photo competition (December 2023), and see how you can enter the next draw to win charging credit!

Electric Wonders: An In-Depth Look at 2024’s Most Exciting EV Releases 

Looking to make the move to electric driving in 2024? Look no further as we have the perfect new electric vehicles for every budget and need!

Nissan releasing three new models?

Read all about Nissan's announcement of three brand new electric vehicle models due to the hit the road in the coming years!

What is Octopus Electroverse Plunge Pricing?

Have you been dreaming about cheaper public charging? Well dream no more! Introducing Octopus Electroverse Plunge Pricing - discounts on public charging when energy is in high supply.

Octopus Electroverse launches Plunge Pricing!

Introducing Octopus Electroverse Plunge Pricing - discounts on the public charging network when energy is in high supply! Keep reading to find out more, including how to be the first to hear about the next plunge!

Octopus Electric Vehicles Zoom Past £1 Billion Thanks to Powerful Investment from Lloyds

Exciting news for Octopus Electric Vehicles as they surpass £1 billion in investments thanks to a £550 million debt securitisation facility from Lloyds Bank.

Design the next Electroverse avatar & win charging credit!

We're looking to our Electroverse community to get their creative electrons flowing and help us design the latest avatar to be displayed in-app. The artists of the winning designs can win charging credit (& some other prizes)!

Octopus Electroverse monthly photo competition

Take and upload as many photos of different chargepoint locations in a calendar month using the Electroverse app or website, and be in with a chance to win £30 charging credit.

InstaVolt joins Octopus Electroverse

From September 2023, Octopus Electroverse customers can access InstaVolt chargers! With over 1,000 rapid chargers across the UK (all powered by 100% renewable energy!) and a reputation of being one of the most reliable EV charging networks out there, Electroverse is thrilled to welcome Instavolt!

World EV Day 2023 - competition winner!

It's World EV Day 2023! This year, we opened a competition for one lucky Octopus Electroverse community member to win their dream electric road trip across Europe. All they had to do was show us the route using the Electroverse app. Let's see who won and where they're going!

World EV Day 2023 - win your dream road trip!

On September 9th 2023, World EV Day is back, and we're celebrating with an Electroverse car app competition! A chance for one lucky member of the Electroverse community to win enough charging credit to complete their dream EV road trip.

EV News: UK's first Lithium refinery

Has electric driving just gotten greener somehow? Over half of EVs on the road use Lithium-ion batteries, so demand is high. Green Lithium has been given the go ahead to build the UK's first Lithium refinery, a huge step in the direction of greener EV production.  

Octopus Electroverse reaches 500,000 EV chargers!

Ever wondered how many chargers are on the Electroverse network? Well we just surpassed half a million! Thanks to our amazing partners and the continually evolving public charging network we are able to keep adding to this as we grow!

Second-hand electric vehicle prices are dropping!

Until recently, the second-hand market for used electric vehicles was slim pickings. However, with over 624,000 fully electric vehicles sold in the UK since 2018, supply is finally catching up with demand, and prices are dropping - great news for anyone looking to buy a second-hand EV.

Introducing Octopus Electroverse for Business

With more commercial companies making moves to electrify their fleet, we thought ensuring the process was simple was essential. Introducing Octopus Electroverse for Business (beta). The one-stop shop managing your company's EV charging expenses and driver organisation.

Are vehicles in the British Army going electric?

In times gone past, electric vehicles wouldn’t have even been considered for the Army.  The common misconceptions about their unreliability have meant that EVs have often been overlooked, until now!

Launch of ChargeUK

On Friday 28th April, ChargeUK launched as the new trade association for the UK’s EV charging industry!

Octopus Electroverse named in Futurice E40 report (2023)

On 24th April 2023, Futurice UK dropped its annual E40 report - naming and celebrating the most influential players in the UK’s EV ecosystem. You can view the entire report from Futurice, or keep reading for our breakdown.

Let’s get plugged in…

Octopus Electroverse photo competition winners - July 2023

See the winning photos from the Octopus Electroverse photo competition (July 2023), and see how you can enter the next draw to win charging credit!

Octopus Electroverse photo competition winners - June 2023

See the winning photos from the Octopus Electroverse photo competition (June 2023), and see how you can enter the next draw to win charging credit!

Octopus Electroverse photo competition winners - May 2023

See the winning photos from the Octopus Electroverse photo competition (May 2023), and see how you can enter the next draw to win charging credit!

Octopus Electroverse Photo Competition Winners - April 2023

See the winning photos from the Octopus Electric Universe photo competition (March  2023), and see how you can enter the next draw.

Octopus Electroverse Photo Competition Winners - March 2023

Octopus Electroverse Photo Competition Winners - February 2023

See the winning photos from the Octopus Electric Universe photo competition (February  2023), and see how you can enter the next draw.

Electric Power: Women in EVs

This International Women’s Day (8th March 2023), Octopus Electroverse is highlighting some of the remarkable women involved in the EV world and their impressive accomplishments. To celebrate, we have compiled a short list of such women.

Win a weekend getaway with a Tesla Model X Performance (expired)

On Valentine’s Day (14th February 2023), the Octopus Electroverse team is giving you the chance to win a romantic 2-night getaway with a Tesla Model X as your mode of transport (charging costs included!).

What is Plug & Charge?

Plug & Charge is the next generation of EV charging, but what does this actually mean? Which EVs are compatible? And how can you get set up with Plug & Charge on Octopus Electroverse?

Octopus Electroverse launches on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

In December 2022, Octopus Electroverse launched with Apple CarPlay - enabling iOS users to pair their EVs and phones to easily navigate to chargers. Now, in January 2023, we've also launched with Android Auto!

Octopus Electroverse 2022 Wrapped

Octopus Electroverse Photo Competition Winners - January 2023

See the winning photos from the Octopus Electric Universe photo competition (January  2023), and see how you can enter the next draw.

Octopus Electric Universe Photo Competition Winners - November 2022

See the winning photos from the Octopus Electric Universe photo competition (November 2022), and see how you can enter the next draw.

Octopus Electroverse Photo Competition Winners - December 2022

See the winning photos from the Octopus Electric Universe photo competition (December  2022), and see how you can enter the next draw.

Source London joins Octopus Electroverse

Source London has joined the Octopus Electric Universe network. With over 2000 EV chargers across the UK capital, watch our onboarding video to welcome Source London to the Electroverse.

IONITY joins Octopus Electroverse

Back in February 2021, IONITY, the ultra-fast 350 kW charging network, joined the Octopus Electroverse Network. Watch our onboarding video to welcome IONITY to the Electroverse.

Fastned joins Octopus Electroverse

Fastned has joined the Octopus Electroverse network. With over 1000 fast-charging stations across the UK and Europe, watch our onboarding video to welcome Fastned to the Electroverse.

MFG EV Power joins Octopus Electroverse

MFG EV Power has joined the Octopus Electroverse network. With many ultra-rapid EV charging forecourts across the UK, watch our onboarding video to welcome MFG EV Power to the Electroverse.

GeniePoint joins Octopus Electroverse

GeniePoint has joined the Octopus Electroverse network. As one of the largest rapid charging network, with over 500 rapid EV chargers across the UK, watch our onboarding video to welcome GeniePoint to the Electroverse.

How can I get an electric car through salary sacrifice?

The growth of the electric car market is booming, but many people are still concerned about the costs associated with buying a new EV outright. The great news is that there are cheaper and easier ways to drive electric by opting for a salary sacrifice scheme. Learn more about our scheme here.

Accessibility in EV Charging: Roger Warner

How accessible are EV charging stations? From high kerbs to out-of-reach interface screens, most charging locations are inaccessible to the hundreds of thousands of disabled drivers who will be making the switch to EVs in the coming years. So, what can be done to make them more accessible?