ChargePlace Scotland chargers are now accessible through the Octopus Electroverse platform, simplifying charging access for drivers.

Nearly 2,900 ChargePlace Scotland chargers can now be accessed through the Octopus Electroverse platform

Nearly 2,900 ChargePlace Scotland chargers can now be accessed through Octopus Energy’s ‘one card, one app’ Electroverse solution, eliminating the need to download multiple apps. Drivers can plan their routes, power up and gain in-car support with Apple CarPlay and Android, all in one place and ideal for summer road trips.

Scotland continues to lead the way in EV charging infrastructure rollout, with the highest concentration of chargers in the UK outside Greater London.

Through this deal, drivers now get one tap access to the majority of chargers in Scotland. ChargePlace Scotland is Scotland’s national charging network, funded by the Scottish Government. It led the charge in building EV infrastructure, growing nearly 50-fold in under a decade.

An additional partnership with Evolt Charging powered by Swarco Smart Charging, which provides the back-office services for ChargePlace Scotland under contract to Transport Scotland, means that 800+ Evolt chargers across the UK are also now connected to Electroverse.

They join 950 charge point brands available for drivers to use in over 40 countries on Electroverse, giving customers access to over 800,000 chargers around Europe.

Matt Davies, director of Octopus Electroverse, said: “Drivers can now seamlessly access thousands of Scottish chargers at just one tap. ChargePlace Scotland has been a trailblazer in building out EV infrastructure – and together, we’re driving towards a better future for EV drivers.”

Stephen Trayner, customer service director at ChargePlace Scotland/Evolt, said: “This partnership with Octopus is another great step forward for ChargePlace Scotland and driver choice. It demonstrates Transport Scotland and Evolt Charging’s commitment to cooperation that delivers a just transition, confidence in EVs, and furthers operation of Scotland’s network.”

Cited as Britain’s largest charging platform, Octopus Electroverse has nearly tripled customers in the past year as it further unlocks EV charging convenience.

Octopus Energy Group continues its work to rapidly accelerate the adoption of clean transport. The Octopus Electric Vehicles division is now said to be the UK’s largest EV-only leasing business and Octopus is a pioneer in smart tariffs for EVs.