Ford is bringing even greater convenience and value to its public charging offering by partnering with Octopus Energy’s electric vehicle charging platform Electroverse.
Announced at the Interchange Network Conference (ICNC) in Berlin, BlueOval Charge Network x Octopus Electroverse will provide public charging for Ford’s private and commercial customers.
Starting from October this year, Ford customers can simply download the Electroverse app and connect their Ford account to access over one million public chargers through the app’s network.
Another step in Ford’s mission to make electric driving more convenient, the partnership gives private and business customers even greater freedom to charge on the go. With one app and one card to use BlueOval Charge Network x Octopus Electroverse, users can easily access over 1,200 charging networks, bypassing the need for multiple accounts with different providers.
The app displays not only charge points and their availability but also gives transparent pricing, allowing users to plan their journeys with ease. Thanks to the intelligent route planner, the system automatically identifies the most convenient and cost-effective charging stops on their journey.
With in-car support via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto customers can use a familiar interface both in and out of the car without the need to switch between apps. Users even have the option to view and upload images of charge points, a useful feature for those charging in an unfamiliar location.
By linking their Ford and Octopus accounts, users will be able to benefit from special features, including a three-month IONITY Premium trial for private customers as well as the option to have their public charging payment integrated into their home energy billing.
Business customers can also take advantage of three months of free access to the Octopus Fleet portal, which offers the flexibility to assign charging cards to specific drivers, discounts on major networks and customisable reporting including monthly invoicing and multi-manufacturer operation. By giving business customers professional fleet charging management tools, it makes electric fleet oversight even more simple and contributes to increased uptime.
“We understand that for both private and business customers, public charging that is convenient, easy to use and good value is paramount”, said Sven Pleines, manager, public charging, Ford Model e, Europe. “BlueOval Charge Network x Octopus Electroverse will deliver this and more, making the range of Ford electric vehicles an even more attractive proposition.”
“Public charging for EVs doesn’t have to be complicated, and we love showing drivers just how easy topping up on the go can be”, said Matt Davies, director, Octopus Electroverse. “Thanks to our partnership with Ford, we’re able to give even more drivers more freedom and confidence over how, when, and where they charge and it’s fantastic working on this together.”
