Osprey has opened its UK rapid charging network to EV drivers from mainland Europe under a major new roaming deal with GreenFlux.

Osprey is among the first few major UK networks to open its chargers at this scale to drivers from mainland Europe

The tie-up with GreenFlux, a leading provider of EV charging software and services to e-mobility service providers (EMSPs), will enable nearly 90,000 EV drivers to use the Osprey network.

The agreement is expected to be a key enabler of cross-channel charging across Europe and the UK, with Osprey being among the first few major UK networks to open its chargers at this scale to drivers from mainland Europe.

As part of the roaming agreement, drivers served by each of GreenFlux’s EMSP customers can seamlessly access Osprey chargers using their usual apps and charge cards. The tie-up extends across all 300 chargers currently operated, along with future charge points – the Osprey network is set to double in 2022.

Customers benefiting include DKV Mobility, a leading full-service e-mobility service provider for commercial vehicle fleets across Europe, which will now expand its service offering for fleets in the UK by allowing drivers to access Osprey’s chargers.

Dan Pezim, product manager billing and roaming at GreenFlux, said: “The partnership with Osprey is the latest in a series of international connections, and an important step towards increasing our roaming coverage in the UK. With this agreement, we enhance the value provided to our platform customers, and help make EV charging more convenient for drivers.”

Dora Clarke, head of marketing & communications at Osprey, added: “One of Osprey’s core values is inclusivity for all drivers, and part of the way we achieve this is through being an open-access network. We believe by facilitating roaming with like-minded partners such as GreenFlux we can play a leading role in the electrification of transport – by giving fleet operators, companies who cross borders, and long-distance drivers, a charge point network they can rely on away from home.”