Renault UK and Mobilize have partnered with Octopus Energy to offer drivers of its E-Tech 100% electric vehicles one year’s free driving, plus access to the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff which could save customers hundreds of pounds a year over a standard variable tariff.
Retail customers ordering the Scenic E-Tech 100% electric or Megane E-Tech 100% electric before December 16th 2024 that sign-up for the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff will receive a one-off credit on their energy account. Equivalent to the cost of charging at the off-peak rate over 10,000 miles of driving, the credit is calculated using the vehicle’s typical efficiency and WLTP figures.
The Mobilize Smart Charge app allows Renault electric vehicle owners to optimise the cost of charging their car at home while reducing their carbon footprint thanks to intelligent charging scheduling.
Mobilize Smart Charge determines the optimal charging schedule by considering grid capacity, the availability of renewable energy sources, electricity prices, and the user’s charging preferences (such as desired charge level and departure time). This flexibility is highly valued by energy market players. Consequently, users can save money on their electricity bills, demonstrating the financial benefits of being adaptable.
The Intelligent Octopus tariff uses electricity from 100% renewable sources and charges at a super cheap rate of 7 pence per kWh when smart charging your EV throughout the day or night. The home also benefits from this off-peak, guaranteeing six hours every night from 11.30pm to 5.30am. As a result, a customer charging a Renault Megane E-Tech 100% electric could save 70% a year* compared to a standard variable tariff.
Octopus Energy is the UK’s largest electricity supplier and works directly with vehicle manufacturers to deliver a smooth charging experience. The company powers over seven million UK homes and more than 60,000 businesses with 100% green electricity from renewable sources such as solar and wind.
Octopus’ innovative smart tariffs are enabled by its proprietary tech platform, Kraken, which manages 38 gigawatts in utility scale and domestic assets. Based on advanced data and machine learning capabilities, Kraken is optimising the charging of hundreds of thousands of EV batteries to help balance the grid, while providing cheap, green energy for customers.
The introduction of the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff complements the other initiatives from Mobilize that are designed to support Renault customers with their EV ownership. These include both home charging and Charge Pass offers, ensuring customers enjoy an optimised, full electric vehicle ownership that is convenient, efficient and cost-effective, whether at home or on the road.
