Electro Beat: Your Monthly Dose of EV News (March 2025)

Charging your BYD in under 5 minutes, the UK's largest charging station installed - the EV world in March was full of good news and we have it all for you, right here in this edition of Electro Beat!


Why are more UK consumers choosing electric cars?

More UK drivers than ever are switching to EVs—but why? From environmental benefits to lower costs and improved charging, the momentum is unstoppable. Dive into the trends, challenges, and what’s next for EV adoption!

Electro Beat: Your Monthly Dose of EV News (February 2025)

We’re only 2 months into 2025 and there’s already plenty of EV news to go around! With old classic cars being converted into electric - combining retro and the future - plus global EV stats jumping by 18% in January we have a lot to cover! Keep reading to find out more.

Electro Beat: Your monthly dose of EV news (December 2024 - January 2025)

Electro Beat is back with a bang covering some of the great EV stories from around the globe in December and January (that’s right you’re getting a double feature!).  From 300m Rolls-Royce investment to an EV that  travels 941km on a single charge, we have you covered!

Octopus Electroverse 2024 Wrapped

With huge EV road trips planned using the Electroverse route planner to colossal amounts of CO2 saved from charging with renewable energy, 2024 has been a year to remember. So, before we charge into 2025, let's take a moment to enjoy all that was achieved in Electroverse in the past 12 months.

'Refer a friend' Competition 2024

It's the festive season, time for giving and receiving, and we’re celebrating with a competition! Refer as many friends as possible this December to share the Electroverse joy and, with £/€450 Electroverse credits to win, you could save a lot of money on your EV charging in 2025!

Electro Beat: Your monthly dose of EV news (November 2024)

Even in the lead up to Christmas, things don’t slow down in the EV industry, but don’t worry, we have the low-down for you! Tesla’s new 500kW V4 Superchargers were announced, Jaguar’s dramatic rebranding and a plant in Germany has promised more materials for EV batteries!

Electro Beat: Your monthly dose of EV news (October 2024)

Stay updated with the latest in electric vehicles in our October 2024 edition of Electro Beat! Discover how EVs can save billions in health costs, explore breakthroughs like five-minute charging batteries, and learn about the EU's 2035 combustion engine ban.

No Turning Back: Why EV Owners Won't Return to Petrol or Diesel

Have you always wanted to know what EV owners really think after they make the switch? Do they secretly want to go back to their iCE vehicles? We get the inside scoop why drivers love their electric rides, keep reading to find out more!

Electro Beat: Your monthly dose of EV news (September 2024)

It's time for another edition of Electro Beat; where we find the latest EV news so you don't have to!  This month we give you the rundown on: The brand new organisation ‘Electric Vehicles UK’ that aims to break through EV misconceptions, a new ultra-fast bulletproof EV, and so much more!

Octopus Electroverse is Europe's largest EV roaming network!

You may have seen the news, but having grown 32% in 2024 alone, Octopus Electroverse has become Europe’s largest consumer EV charging network!

But what does that mean? Keep reading to find out more!


Electro Beat: Your monthly dose of EV news (August 2024)

This month we give you the rundown on the revolutionary EV batteries that can charge in just five minutes, a new partnership between Uber and BYD aimed at electrifying drivers, a fully electric flying ferry (yes really!), and so much more!

World EV Day 2024: How managing an electric fleet of 1,600 can be easy!

Beyond the technology they install, OES has made a tangible impact on the environment by replacing diesel vans with electric ones, significantly reducing their carbon footprint. But how exactly do you manage an electric fleet this size? Well, that's where Octopus Electroverse for Business comes in.

Electro Beat: Your monthly dose of EV news (July 2024)

Electro Beat: Your monthly dose of EV news (June 2024)

In this June edition we chat about India as an emerging front runner in the electrification race, a strategic charging partnership that could be changing the game, EU parliament passing a new battery law, and so much more! Keep reading for your unique worldwide insight into EVs and charging.

Electro Beat: Your monthly dose of EV news (May 2024)

In this May edition, we chat about: Ford discontinuing the Focus model, used electric vehicles sales, Italy EV purchase incentives, the future of EVs and so much more! Keep reading for your unique new insight into EVs, charging infrastructure, and e-mobility worldwide.

Milestone alert: UK speeds towards 100k public EV chargers

The UK hit a major milestone in April as the 60,000th EV charger was installed. Next up is the 100,000 target and it's looking likely for 2025!

Electro Beat: Your monthly dose of EV positivity 

Our mission is to keep you plugged into the latest developments in EVs, charging infrastructure, and e-mobility worldwide. Each month, we're rounding up all the exciting highlights from the realm of electric vehicles. So, without further ado, let's dive into the electrifying updates from April!

The Future of EV Charging

The EV space is rapidly expanding across the globe so charging, in particular public charging, is going to need to keep up! Let's take a look at some of the advancements being made in the EV charging space. 

Octopus Electroverse x Addison Lee

Octopus Electroverse partners with Addison Lee

London is a great place for zero-emission travel - from e-bikes to buses (there are over 1,300 zero-emission buses on the London circuit now!) - and taxi rides are no exception… That’s why we’re incredibly excited to introduce fume-free journeys with Addison Lee, powered by Octopus Electroverse.

AeroVolt joins Octopus Electroverse

Introducing AeroVolt - the world's first aircraft charging network - now available on Octopus Electroverse. With aircraft charge points installed at seven sites across the UK (and 12 more to come!), this partnership is taking electric travel to new heights. This is electric travel made simple.

Avatar competition winners and runners up!

We love it when the EV community gets involved, so in December 2023, the Electroverse Avatar Competition was announced! With creative avatar ideas being sent in from across the globe, we finally managed to get it down to four designs - but which two made it into the app?

Electroverse for Business has Landed

Calling all business owners that have electric vehicles in their arsenal, Electroverse for Business has landed and it is here to make your life easier. If you have two EV's in your lineup or 200, we have the solution for you, keep reading to find out more!

Octopus Electroverse 2023 Wrapped

2023 has been a huge year for the Electroverse - from new features to new partners - let’s take a peek at some of our favourite electric moments…

Electric Wonders: An In-Depth Look at 2024’s Most Exciting EV Releases 

Looking to make the move to electric driving in 2024? Look no further as we have the perfect new electric vehicles for every budget and need!

Nissan releasing three new models?

Read all about Nissan's announcement of three brand new electric vehicle models due to the hit the road in the coming years!

What is Octopus Electroverse Plunge Pricing?

Have you been dreaming about cheaper public charging? Well dream no more! Introducing Octopus Electroverse Plunge Pricing - discounts on public charging when energy is in high supply.

Octopus Electroverse launches Plunge Pricing!

Introducing Octopus Electroverse Plunge Pricing - discounts on the public charging network when energy is in high supply! Keep reading to find out more, including how to be the first to hear about the next plunge!

Octopus Electric Vehicles Zoom Past £1 Billion Thanks to Powerful Investment from Lloyds

Exciting news for Octopus Electric Vehicles as they surpass £1 billion in investments thanks to a £550 million debt securitisation facility from Lloyds Bank.

Design the next Electroverse avatar & win charging credit!

We're looking to our Electroverse community to get their creative electrons flowing and help us design the latest avatar to be displayed in-app. The artists of the winning designs can win charging credit (& some other prizes)!

Octopus Electroverse monthly photo competition

Take and upload as many photos of different chargepoint locations in a calendar month using the Electroverse app or website, and be in with a chance to win £30 charging credit.

InstaVolt joins Octopus Electroverse

From September 2023, Octopus Electroverse customers can access InstaVolt chargers! With over 1,000 rapid chargers across the UK (all powered by 100% renewable energy!) and a reputation of being one of the most reliable EV charging networks out there, Electroverse is thrilled to welcome Instavolt!

World EV Day 2023 - competition winner!

It's World EV Day 2023! This year, we opened a competition for one lucky Octopus Electroverse community member to win their dream electric road trip across Europe. All they had to do was show us the route using the Electroverse app. Let's see who won and where they're going!

World EV Day 2023 - win your dream road trip!

On September 9th 2023, World EV Day is back, and we're celebrating with an Electroverse car app competition! A chance for one lucky member of the Electroverse community to win enough charging credit to complete their dream EV road trip.

EV News: UK's first Lithium refinery

Has electric driving just gotten greener somehow? Over half of EVs on the road use Lithium-ion batteries, so demand is high. Green Lithium has been given the go ahead to build the UK's first Lithium refinery, a huge step in the direction of greener EV production.  

Octopus Electroverse reaches 500,000 EV chargers!

Ever wondered how many chargers are on the Electroverse network? Well we just surpassed half a million! Thanks to our amazing partners and the continually evolving public charging network we are able to keep adding to this as we grow!

Second-hand electric vehicle prices are dropping!

Until recently, the second-hand market for used electric vehicles was slim pickings. However, with over 624,000 fully electric vehicles sold in the UK since 2018, supply is finally catching up with demand, and prices are dropping - great news for anyone looking to buy a second-hand EV.

Introducing Octopus Electroverse for Business

With more commercial companies making moves to electrify their fleet, we thought ensuring the process was simple was essential. Introducing Octopus Electroverse for Business (beta). The one-stop shop managing your company's EV charging expenses and driver organisation.

Are vehicles in the British Army going electric?

In times gone past, electric vehicles wouldn’t have even been considered for the Army.  The common misconceptions about their unreliability have meant that EVs have often been overlooked, until now!

Launch of ChargeUK

On Friday 28th April, ChargeUK launched as the new trade association for the UK’s EV charging industry!

Octopus Electroverse named in Futurice E40 report (2023)

On 24th April 2023, Futurice UK dropped its annual E40 report - naming and celebrating the most influential players in the UK’s EV ecosystem. You can view the entire report from Futurice, or keep reading for our breakdown.

Let’s get plugged in…

Electric Power: Women in EVs

This International Women’s Day (8th March 2023), Octopus Electroverse is highlighting some of the remarkable women involved in the EV world and their impressive accomplishments. To celebrate, we have compiled a short list of such women.

What is Plug & Charge?

Plug & Charge is the next generation of EV charging, but what does this actually mean? Which EVs are compatible? And how can you get set up with Plug & Charge on Octopus Electroverse?

Octopus Electroverse launches on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

In December 2022, Octopus Electroverse launched with Apple CarPlay - enabling iOS users to pair their EVs and phones to easily navigate to chargers. Now, in January 2023, we've also launched with Android Auto!

Octopus Electroverse 2022 Wrapped

2022 has been a huge year for the Electroverse - from new features to new partners - let’s take a peek at some of our favourite electric moments…

Source London joins Octopus Electroverse

Source London has joined the Octopus Electric Universe network. With over 2000 EV chargers across the UK capital, watch our onboarding video to welcome Source London to the Electroverse.

IONITY joins Octopus Electroverse

Back in February 2021, IONITY, the ultra-fast 350 kW charging network, joined the Octopus Electroverse Network. Watch our onboarding video to welcome IONITY to the Electroverse.

Fastned joins Octopus Electroverse

Fastned has joined the Octopus Electroverse network. With over 1000 fast-charging stations across the UK and Europe, watch our onboarding video to welcome Fastned to the Electroverse.

MFG EV Power joins Octopus Electroverse

MFG EV Power has joined the Octopus Electroverse network. With many ultra-rapid EV charging forecourts across the UK, watch our onboarding video to welcome MFG EV Power to the Electroverse.

GeniePoint joins Octopus Electroverse

GeniePoint has joined the Octopus Electroverse network. As one of the largest rapid charging network, with over 500 rapid EV chargers across the UK, watch our onboarding video to welcome GeniePoint to the Electroverse.

How can I get an electric car through salary sacrifice?

The growth of the electric car market is booming, but many people are still concerned about the costs associated with buying a new EV outright. The great news is that there are cheaper and easier ways to drive electric by opting for a salary sacrifice scheme. Learn more about our scheme here.

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?