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An EV charging package that works for everyone

Which will you choose?

Free home charger

The cheapest and easiest way to charge your EV. Includes a free standard installation, plus get £60 home energy credit when you switch to Intelligent Octopus Go - EV Saver, which is up to 4,000 miles worth of EV charge.

£600 public network credit

On average 4,000 miles worth of EV charge, redeemable across Electroverse's network of public chargers across the UK.

Your free home EV charger

As part of your EV salary sacrifice scheme, you can grab a free Ohme ePod home charger.

About the Ohme ePod

  • App enabled
  • 3G / 4G multi-net sim card
  • Compatible with Type 1 and Type 2 EVs
  • Delivers up to 7.4kWh of power
  • Untethered model
  • Dimensions: 230mm (H) x 140mm (W) x 100 mm (D)
  • Works with Intelligent Octopus Go

Don't fancy the Ohme ePod?

No problem. The following home EV chargers are available at a discounted rate too.

Ohme Home Pro, with 5m cable attached

From £76

Ohme Home Pro, with 8m cable attached

From £100

MyEnergi Zappi, with 6.5m cable attached

From £150

Charger installation fees explained

We can only install a charger if you have private off-street parking like a driveway or garage. If you choose this offer, we’ll send you a link to an online application form so you can tell us more about your home set up.

Standard installation: Included

No extra cost. Charger is mounted to a wall, and we’ll use up to 10m of cable.

Standard Plus Installation: £99

Covers mounting your charger to a wall, and up to 20m of cable.

Enhanced Installation: £189

Covers mounting your charger to a wall, and up to 30m of cable.

Bespoke Installation

Covers things like more than 30m of cable, and fitting cables underneath floorboards.

How quickly will my home charger get installed?

Charger installation wait times can range from 4 to 10 weeks, depending on where you live.

How is the cost of an EV charger installation calculated?

Every home is different, and every customer has their own preferred setup, so it makes sense that every charger installation is unique.

There are a number of questions to consider when installing your EV charger, from where you want the chargepoint to be, how you want it to look, and where your fuse box is situated. So what kind of things do we take into account when giving you a quote?

  • Does your charger of choice have a tethered lead (attached to the chargepoint) or do you want an untethered charger?
  • How long does the cable that runs from the fuse box to the chargepoint need to be?
  • Where do you want the charger to be installed?
  • Aesthetically, do you want the cable hidden where it runs along the wall inside your house,
  • Do you want your cable to run underground outside your house?

We'll be able to work out some of this information such as whether the electricity supply coming into the house is suitable for a car charger, or whether the fuse box might need an additional fuse to accommodate the EV charger.

At Octopus we can be pretty flexible when it comes to meeting your needs, but as a rule of thumb the longer the installation takes us the higher the overall install cost will be.

What size cable do I need for an EV charger?

Your cable will need to be long enough to comfortably reach your EV from your chargepoint. Depending on the brand you chose, the cables of our tethered EV chargers are between 5 and 8 metres long. Generally, this is enough for most houses where the box is on the outside of the house and the car is parked on a driveway.

Do I need a permit to install an EV charger?

Usually, you don’t. If you have access to private parking, such as a driveway on your property, you can install a chargepoint without a permit. But it’s worth checking with your local authorities if you’re looking to install your charger in a shared space or if cables need to be trailed across pavements. They’ll also be able to advise on additional steps you’d need to take (e.g. using rubber cable covers).

Maximise your fuel savings

Get £60 credit when you switch your home energy to Intelligent Octopus Go - EV Saver, the tariff designed for Octopus EV drivers.

Intelligent Octopus Go - EV Saver

Charge for only 6p/kWh

The cheapest and easiest way to charge your EV at home is with the Intelligent Octopus Go - EV Saver tariff from Octopus Energy. With this smart EV tariff, you can charge your car with unlimited, super cheap, green energy. This tariff You'll get six hours of guaranteed cheap energy for your home between 11:30pm and 5:30am, and because you've got your EV with us, you get an extra 1p off the standard Intelligent Octopus Go rate.

Charging on the public network

Learn how to charge on the go using the Electroverse card and app.

Octopus Electroverse

A super-slick & easy charging experience with one card and app

Charging your electric car used to mean having many different cards and apps, with your usage spread across different emails, texts and bills. Not anymore. And best of all, it’s free to join.

Get access to thousands of chargers all in one place with the Octopus Electroverse card and app. Plus if you’re an Octopus Energy home electricity customer, your bills can automatically be linked for ultimate simplicity.