Get your free EV charger and access super cheap EV charging

Free Ohme ePod with standard installation when you join the UK’s most popular EV tariff Intelligent Octopus Go

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  • ⚡️ Fast expert installation of the Ohme ePod: includes everything you need for immediate home charging.
  • ⚡️ Save 88% vs public charging when you power up at home.
  • ⚡️ Cut your EV charging costs by an extra ~70% on Intelligent Octopus Go vs price cap tariff rates.
  • ⚡️ Rated 5 stars for customer service: our trusted team handle everything from quote to tariff support.
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Free Ohme ePod

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  • Compatible with Intelligent Octopus Go so you have access to super low smart charging rates every night.
  • Overnight charge capable at 7.4kW (that's around 25mi/hr)
  • App controlled for maximum convenience & efficiency
  • Suitable for both Type 1 and Type 2 electric vehicle charging
  • Requires strong 3G/ 4G

Super cheap EV charging

Save up to 70% with the UK's most popular EV tariff

Smart cheap charging

  • With cutting-edge EV tariff, Intelligent Octopus Go automatically charge your car when it's cheapest.
  • Get your smart charging for just 7p/kWh including six hours every night between 11:30pm and 05:30am for your whole home.
  • Connect your eligible charger in the Octopus app. Just plug your car in and tell us how much charge you need and we'll do the rest.
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How it works

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Be on an Octopus tariff and apply for your charger

Once you're an Octopus customer you can apply for your free Ohme ePod (untethered) charger and everything you’ll need for a standard installation. We'll check whether you're eligible for any grants too.

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Installation takes around 4 hours

We handle everything in-house, so once your installation date is locked in, fitting your charger will be smooth & speedy. Our customer support team & highly-qualified engineers will be on hand to support you, every step of the way.

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Save on charging with the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff

Sign up to our green smart tariff and start saving as soon as installation is complete. Plus our dedicated team will be available 7 days a week to support with any queries you have post-installation.

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Rated 5 stars for customer service from 491,361 reviews.

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Public charging made simple with Electroverse

  • Get one-tap access to over 850,000 chargers across the UK & Europe.
  • With Octopus Electroverse you get one card, one app and one bill with access to thousands of chargers, all in one place.
  • Up to 20% off major charging networks.
  • All of this with zero added costs or on-going fees.
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Frequently asked questions

If your question isn't answered here, check out our full FAQ page for more.

What do you mean by 'tethered' and 'untethered' cables?

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'Tethered' means there is a cable permanently attached to the charging box at one end.

'Untethered' means that a cable plugs into your car at one end and the box at the other. So you’ll be able to source your own cable to charge your EV. For example, the one that was delivered with your EV.

What size cable do I need for an EV charger?

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Your cable will need to be long enough to comfortably reach your EV from your chargepoint. Generally a 5 or 8 metre cable is enough for most houses where the box is on the outside of the house and the car is parked on a driveway.

What does a 'standard installation' involve?

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Our EV chargepoint installations are grouped into three categories.

They consider different factors that help us estimate how complex the installation is going to be:

  • Where do you want your charger to be fitted?
  • How long will it take to run a cable from your main fuse box to your charger?
  • Will we need to drill through any walls?

A standard installation is included in the price of your charger. But if the installation is more complex and our engineers will need to spend more time at your home, it’ll cost a bit more.

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Every home is different and you might want something more complex. For example, fixing your chargepoint to a pole or hiding cables under floorboards. In these cases, we’ll prepare a custom quote for you.

Our claims explained

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Save 88% vs public charging when you power up at home

We obtained this figure by comparing the cost to charge an EV on the public charging network vs charging on our IO GO tariff. To calculate the rate for charging on the public charging network, we used data from zapmap, who calculated the weighted average price** to charge an electric car on the public charging network, in May 2024, to be 57p/kWh on slow/fast chargers and 80p/kWh for rapid/ultra-rapid chargers.

To calculate the the savings, we compared the cost to charge an EV on IO GO against the cost to charge on the slow/fast chargers at 57p/kWh. Assuming you charge your car on our IO GO tariff, and only at the off peak hours, you are charged a rate of 7p/kWh. This is 50p (or 88%) cheaper than the average rate to charge on a slow/fast charger on the public charging network.

** Using an average efficiency EV* this equates to 17 pence per mile and 24 pence per mile respectively.

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Contact Us

How to get in touch

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Interested in an EV charger installation?

Call us: 0808 196 6842
Email: charging@octopus.energy
(our phone lines are open 9am - 5pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am - 4pm Friday.)

Need support after installation?
Email: ev-aftercare@octopusenergy.services

If you have a complaint

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Check out our full complaints procedure here.

For the fastest response, fill out this form to raise any issues. Alternatively, you can email us on charging@octopus.energy or call 0808 196 6842.

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