1,000 Uber drivers are set to get a free home EV charger worth £900, Octopus said.
Octopus Energy has announced it and hail-riding app Uber have managed to drive £1 million savings for Uber drivers. 1,000 Uber drivers are set to get a free home EV charger worth £900, Octopus said.
Drivers to save over £700 a year charging at home with Octopus’ smart tariff. On Intelligent Octopus Go, drivers can save more than £700 a year on fuel costs compared to fossil-fuelled cars, while those already driving electric can save over £400 compared to a standard variable tariff.
Drivers also get an 8% discount on public charging through the Octopus Electroverse network, which grants access to over 36,000 charge points across the country – perfect for topping up on the go.
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The move supports Uber’s commitment to go fully electric in London. Rebecca Dibb-Simkin, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Octopus Energy, said: “Uber drivers spend more time in their cars than anyone else, so no one knows better what’s good to drive and cheaper to run.
“With over a third of Uber drivers already feeling the benefits of EVs, we’re making it even easier for more drivers to go electric. By offering a smart charging tech bundle that does the hard work for them, Uber drivers can get real savings, and offer customers a smoother ride and next level service.”
Andrew Brem, General Manager of Uber UK, said: “Uber drivers are leading the way in switching to EVs, embracing cleaner vehicles much faster than the general public. But one of the biggest barriers they continue to face is access to affordable and reliable charging. “This partnership with Octopus helps tackle that, making it easier for more drivers to go electric across the UK.”
Intelligent Octopus Go, which now has more than a quarter of a million customers, is designed to make charging simple, allowing drivers to set charging times and amounts via the app.
Octopus’ tech platform, Kraken, does everything in the background – automating the charging when it is cheapest and best for supporting the grid.