Instavolt and Octopus Energy to give EV drivers 100% green electricity
Instavolt and Octopus Energy to give EV drivers 100% green electricity
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Published on 21 October 2024
Instavolt has more than 1,700 EV chargers across the UK
The EV charging company will participate in Octopus’ ‘Plunge Pricing’ scheme
Instavolt joined Octopus Electroverse’s ‘one card, one app’ model in 2023
Instavolt has struck a partnership with Octopus Energy for Business to let electric vehicle (EV) drivers who use its chargers access 100% green electricity.
Instavolt has more than 1,700 EV chargers across the UK, whereas Octopus supplies around a third of Britain’s public network charging already.
As part of the partnership with Instavolt and Octopus Energy, the EV charging company will participate in Octopus’ ‘Plunge Pricing’ scheme, enabling EV drivers to get cheaper public charging at times when green energy is abundant.
Zoisa North-Bond, CEO, Octopus Energy for Business, said: “When green energy is abundant and prices drop, Instavolt customers can charge up at these times and save money, too.”
Instavolt joined Octopus Electroverse’s ‘one card, one app’ model in 2023 and can be found at more than 800 locations. This includes popular roadside services for travelling drivers, such as Costa Coffee, McDonald’s, Co-op and Bannatyne Gyms.
According to Delvin Lane, CEO of Instavolt, the company’s chargers can “power up an average EV from 20% to 80% in the time it takes to have a coffee break.”
Lane explained: “By powering our chargers with Octopus’ green energy, we can further deliver on our promise to provide 100% renewable energy across our charging network. This means our customers can charge their vehicles knowing they’re using the cleaning energy available.”
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Tamara BirchSenior Writer
Tamara is a London-based journalist and has written about environmental topics for more than four years. This includes advising small business owners on cost-effective ways, like solar panels and energy-efficient products, to help them become more sustainable.
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Her passion for sustainability and eco-friendly solutions stems from a long obsession with nature and animals and ensuring they feel looked after. In her free time, Tamara enjoys reading fantasy novels, visiting the gym, and going on long walks in new areas.
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