Octopus Energy says customers who have a car will have to pay 2p per mile
Octopus Energy has announced it will give Uber drivers free EV chargers and cheaper charging. Octopus Energy, Uber and BYD partner to offer cheapest EV charging bundle for UK Uber drivers from November (next month).
Octopus will install 1,000 free home chargers, with additional 8% off public charging through Octopus Electroverse. The EV charging bundle makes charging 10 times cheaper for Uber drivers than running a petrol car.
Driving on Intelligent Octopus Go costs as little as 2p per mile for an average EV driver, making it roughly six times cheaper than running an old school petrol car. Greg Jackson, Founder of Octopus Energy, comments: “Octopus leads the way on EV charging and it’s exciting to partner with Uber and BYD to bring cheap, convenient, clean transport to thousands of Uber drivers and hundreds of thousands of riders.
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"With Octopus’s smart charging technology, BYD’s outstanding cars and Uber’s leadership on green mobility, the unstoppable transport revolution is well and truly underway.” Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber CEO said: "There are now over 180,000 EVs on Uber and drivers are going electric five times faster than the average motorist, but there’s much more to do.
"The new features and partnerships being announced today are designed to accelerate electrification and make sustainable choices easier for drivers, consumers, and merchants. Climate is a team sport and we all must double down on this work together.”
Uber will contact all existing UK drivers with details of how to sign up for the BYD and charger bundle ahead of its launch on 1 November. The BYD must be purchased through any channel or partner before 31 March 2025.
The deal includes one free Ohme ePod (untethered) charger and standard installation. BYD is now the world’s largest producer of EVs and offers a range of affordable, tech-packed cars for Uber drivers to complete their trips with zero emissions, helping to clean up UK roads.
All participating drivers will engage directly with Octopus Energy, ensuring their award-winning customer experience for charger delivery and tariff enrollment.