Octopus Energy’s Electroverse hits 1 million EV chargers globally

Octopus Energy’s electric vehicle (EV) charging platform, Electroverse, has reached a major milestone, now connecting drivers to over 1 million public EV chargers worldwide.

Launched in 2020, Electroverse has rapidly become the largest consumer EV charging platform in Europe, offering a seamless ‘one card, one app’ experience that eliminates the complexity of using multiple charging apps or accounts. With over 500 new chargers added each day, Electroverse is at the forefront of accelerating the shift to cleaner, smarter transport globally.

Currently available in more than 40 countries and 20 languages, Electroverse now covers an estimated 80% of all public chargers in Europe. Drivers can plug in at more than 8 out of 10 public charging points across the continent, with access to over 1,200 charging brands, including major players such as IONITY, Allego, Aral pulse, TotalEnergies, Mer, Fastned, and Powerdot.

This achievement comes as global EV adoption continues to surge, with more than 17 million electric vehicles sold worldwide in 2024, making up over one in five new car sales. In the UK, the growth of public charging is also gaining momentum, with the country recently surpassing 100,000 public chargers and targeting 300,000 by 2030.

Matt Davies, Director of Electroverse at Octopus Energy, said: “When we created Electroverse, we wanted to strip the hassle out of EV charging.

“Over one million connected EV chargers later, we’re making it easier than ever for drivers to power up wherever they are, serving one in two EV drivers in the UK. As the UK and global network grows, so does driver confidence, and it’s fantastic to help even more people make the switch to electric with ease.”

In a further push toward smart and sustainable charging, Electroverse’s innovative ‘Plunge Pricing’ gives drivers up to 50% off charging costs during periods of high green energy availability. Additionally, the platform supports the UK’s salary sacrifice scheme, helping employees save up to 40% on public charging through pre-tax deductions.

Lilian Greenwood, Minister for the Future of Roads at the Department for Transport, praised the milestone: “We want drivers to have the confidence of always being close to a charge point, and it’s great to see British firm Octopus reach this significant milestone.

“We’re investing over £4 billion in support to help drivers switch to electric vehicles, and coupled with industry’s ongoing work, together we will help drivers locate and charge up with confidence as the charge point network continues to grow here in the UK and beyond.”

With coverage extending as far as South Korea, Thailand, and La Réunion, Electroverse continues to power ahead in global EV infrastructure, bringing the world one step closer to a cleaner, greener transport future.