Charged: 15 Questions with… Eranovum

From its first chargers in Marina Dénia to an international network powered by solar energy, Eranovum tells us how destination charging, interoperability and partnerships are transforming the charging experience in Europe.

Charged: 15 Questions with... Mer

Next up in the charge point operator (CPO) interview chair is… Mer! Backed by Statkraft, Mer combines technological innovation with green energy to power EVs across the UK and Europe. In this blog, we’ll explore how Mer is helping to build a smarter, cleaner future - one charge at a time!

Women driving the future of electric mobility

We asked 3 influential women 6 questions about themselves and their experiences working in the EV world! Each of them are from totally different areas in the EV industry and provide a unique perspective.

Charged: 15 Questions with… IONITY

IONITY is one of the largest charge point operators (CPOs) in Europe! With over 730 ultra-rapid charging sites across 24 European countries, their coverage is extensive and they’re only growing. We're excited to hear about IONITY's journey from Director Network Development, David Mignan.

Charged: 15 questions with... Sainsbury's Smart Charge

Smart Charge are an EV charging network developed by Sainsbury's, located on site at Sainsbury's stores, meaning you can charge while you shop! We sat down with Director of Property, Procurement and EV ventures at Sainsbury’s, Patrick Dunne, to hear more about it.

Why do Chris and Julie, Pole to Pole, love electric vehicles? (Part 2)

Pole to Pole, also known as husband and wife Chris and Julie, are here to share their early EV experiences and the changes they have observed in the industry since they first went electric! 

Why do Chris and Julie, Pole to Pole, love electric vehicles? (Part 1)

We asked Chris and Julie why they love electric vehicles so much and they delivered - here’s part 1 of our chat!

Charged: 15 questions with... Atlante!

Atlante are on a mission to develop the largest fast and ultra-fast charging network in Southern Europe, 100% powered by renewables. We caught up with them to chat about charging infrastructure, their future plans and all things EV! Keep reading to find out more.

Charged: 15 questions with... RAW Charging

Started in 2018, RAW Charging has grown to be a prominent destination EV charging network with chargers conveniently placed at retail, leisure and hospitality sites. We caught up with their CCO Neil Broadbank to find out more about them! 

Meet Chris and Julie: The adventuring duo who drove from the North to the South Pole... in an EV!

Husband and wife adventurers and EV advocates Chris and Julie Ramsey of Plug In Adventures travelled over 20,000 miles across 14 countries from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole, all in an EV! We sat with them to find out more about the expedition and their other adventures! 

World EV Day 2024: Electric driving is a breeze on the NC500!

This year for World EV Day we decided to chat with our wonderful community to get the inside scoop on everything they love about driving electric! Each day this week we will be spotlighting a different community member and finding out what made them jump from ICE to EV!

World EV Day 2024: High tech travel

Volta Trucks X Electroverse: The EV Rally 2024

We interviewed Volta Trucks, to find out more about Volta's history, their current experience and future goals as an electric transport company! Plus, we wanted to hear more about their adventure from London -> Geneva (and back!) during the EV Rally 2024!

World EV Day 2024: Green transport is the way forward!

World EV Day 2024: electric road tripping is a breeze! 

This year for World EV Day we decided to chat with our wonderful community to get the inside scoop on everything they love about driving electric! Each day this week we will be spotlighting a different community member and finding out what made them jump from ICE to EV!


Charged: 15 questions with...ChargePlace Scotland

ChargePlace Scotland are the newest kids on the Electroverse block. They are Scotland's electric vehicle (EV) charging network and with almost 3,000 public chargers you’re sure to encounter them if you’re heading there in an EV!

Charged: 15 questions with... FOR EV

FOR EV is a mission led charge point operator who are working hard to make the complex simple! Backed by The Scottish National Investment Bank, they are well placed to accelerate that change to more sustainable ways of travel.

Charged: 15 questions with...Applegreen

Applegreen Electric was founded in 2021 as a subsidiary of Applegreen to focus exclusively on the delivery of EV charging infrastructure in the companies three key geographies. They are also one of the largest motorway plaza operators in Europe and the US, so you may have already stopped at one on a

Charged: 15 questions with...Believ

Believ started in 2021 with the aim of supporting local authorities in providing EV charging to residents without access to at-home charging. They are on a mission to create the UK’s most reliable electric vehicle charging network!

Charged: 15 questions with... PowerDot

Meet the newest kid on the electric block: PowerDot! Starting in Portugal in just six years PowerDot have expanded operate more than 7500 charge points spread across 6 countries in Europe. Keep reading to find out more about this charging powerhouse.

Charged: 15 Questions with... Fastned

In April 2022, Fastned joined the Octopus Electroverse network. Fastned started in 2012 and now, with over 300 stations across 7 countries, they're known for their speedy and efficient chargers - their funky, yellow charge points can't be missed!

Charged: 15 Questions with... EZ-Charge

We are excited to welcome EZ-Charge to the Electroverse. Keep reading to find out more about our newest charge point operator. 

Charged: 15 questions with... SSE

To encourage the UK's net zero goal by 2035, the charge point operator, SSE, plans to build 500 ultra-rapid EV charging hubs, powered by renewable energy, by 2030. Their commitment is to increasing the charging infrastructure, aiding the increasing demand.

Charged: 15 Questions with... GeniePoint

GeniePoint is one of the UK's largest networks of rapid chargers. Serving over 250,000 drivers with a network of 500+ chargers they are a popular choice amongst the Electroverse community so it was high time we sat down for a chat with them.

Getting to know Polestar: an exclusive interview

With a clear focus on building fully electric vehicles with a minimalistic design, technological innovations, sustainable solutions, and a complete lack of compromise - Polestar is at the forefront of EV design. Here's our interview with Jonathan Goodman, head of Polestar UK, to learn more.

Charged: 15 questions with... Clenergy EV

With over 4,000 electric vehicle chargers already operated by Clenergy EV's bespoke software, this is a charging provider that's moving fast. In this interview, we sit down and chat with Will David, CEO of Clenergy, to understand what's next for Clenergy EV & how they're planning to get there. 

Charged: 15 questions with... InstaVolt

It's high time to start shouting the news as InstaVolt joins Octopus Electroverse! With over 1,000 rapid chargers and a reputation as one of the most reliable charging operators in the game, we sat down with InstaVolt CEO, Adrian Keen, and get the inside scoop on InstaVolt's plans for the future!

Top tips for long road trips!

Introducing Mark, Matt, Maddy and James, who recently went on a 458 mile road trip from Wimbledon, London, all the way up to Scotland!  Here are their hot tips on long journeys in EVs.

Charged: 15 questions with... Be.EV

In July 2023, the Electroverse expanded again as the Be.EV charging network joined! All Be.EV chargers run on 100% green energy, and with plans to reach 1,000 'future-proof' chargers by 2024, we were keen to understand more, so chatted with Asif Ghafoor (CEO and co-founder of Be.EV) to get the scoop

Charged: 15 questions with... Connected Kerb

Back in May 2023, we were very excited to welcome Connected Kerb to the Electroverse. With plans to hit 10,000 chargers by the end of 2023, Connected Kerb's plans for the EV charging network are ambitious. To understand more, we decided to sit down with the Chief Digital Officer and Comms Manager.

Charged: 15 questions with... PoGo

PoGo's mission is to transform the EV charging world by providing a leading ultra-rapid charging network. With plans to install 2,000 ultra-rapid chargers in the next four years, we decided to sit down with Stuart Douglas (Managing Director - PoGo) and discuss what's next.

Charged: 15 questions with... Evyve

In June 2023, Octopus Electroverse partnered with Evyve - the rapid and ultra-rapid charging network, aiming to add 10,000 UK fast chargers by 2030. To learn more about about Evyve (and to chat all things EV and charging), we sat down with Fred Kamstra, the Network Operations Manager.

Using an EV charger for the first time

Meet Louise, a 60s-something petrol driver from Worthing. She’s the occasional driver of a 2001 Vauxhall Astra estate, who has never driven an electric vehicle before… until now. With no help, we parked a Polestar 2 at a Fastned charger and asked Louise to initiate a charge with an Electrocard.

Charged: 15 questions with... Fuuse

In May 2023, Octopus Electroverse partnered with Fuuse - the flexible back office system for EV chargers, powering hardware to cater for the evolving needs of organisations and their EV drivers.

To learn more (and chat all things EV and charging), we sat down with Will Maden, COO and co-founder.

Charged: 15 questions with... Osprey Charging 

As one of the largest and fastest-growing rapid charging networks in the UK, Osprey Charging is making a splash with EV drivers. We sat down with Ian Johnston, CEO of Osprey Charging, to discuss the future of EV adoption and what this means for networks like Osprey.

Driving an EV for the first time

Meet Maddy - a Marketing intern from Horsham, who has only ever driven a manual car.

We wanted to see if someone completely new to electric vehicles (and the public charging world!) had any reservations about making the electric switch and if driving electric for the day would change anything.

Charged: 15 questions with... Source London

With over 2,000 chargers across the capital (all powered by 100% renewable energy!), London's EV revolution is being propelled by Source London. We sat down with Nicolas Garnier, Managing Director for TotalEnergies Charging Solutions UK and Source London, to discuss what's next for Source London.

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?

Charged: 15 Questions with... MFG EV Power

Being the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator, MFG used to be a place where only petrol and diesel vehicles could refuel... not anymore!

MFG EV Power offers high-speed, ultra-rapid charging alongside convenient retail and ‘food to go’.

But what else is there to know?

My Week Driving Electric

Nick, 32, has never driven an electric car before - until now! From initial reservations to driving hundreds of miles over seven days, read about his electric week here.