Charging your electric vehicle (EV) at a public charging station has never been easier or faster, thanks to the growing network of EV charging points around the country and beyond.

Chargers everywhere

 

Find nearby charging points wherever you’re headed with our EV charging stations map. Choose to view BlueOval™ Charge Network x Octopus Electroverse only, for chargers that integrate with the Octopus Electroverse app for even easier payment.

FAQs


Our charging service

 

A charging service is required to activate and pay for public charging. BlueOval™ Charge Network x Octopus Electroverse App makes this quick and hassle-free.Octopus Electroverse

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Octopus Electroverse

Access over 1,000,000 charging points across Europe, including Ultra-Fast chargers, all visible via the Electroverse app or your vehicle’s navigation. Pair your Ford account for exclusive benefits, including a 3-month IONITY Premium trial.Octopus Electroverse 1 Easy charging on the go.

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Public Charging for Business

Octopus Electroverse provides a business-focused public charging and management solution that covers your entire multi-brand EV fleet. Receive a single monthly invoice for all your fleet’s charging events and review and manage vehicle charging information in Octopus Electroverse for business tool. You can also provide access for your drivers so they can easily locate and activate chargers via the Octopus Electoverse app. 

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Ford-exclusive benefits

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3 months IONITY Premium Free Trial

Experience convenient IONITY Ultra Fast charging with a IONITY Premium free trial.Octopus Electroverse 3

 

 

 

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IONITY Premium subscriptions

Upgrade to a monthly plan to benefit from reduced IONITY charging prices.

 

 

 

Charging subscriptions and prices

 

Enrolment into the BlueOval™ Charge Network x Octopus Electroverse is included with your Ford EVHybrid and electric Charging8. Reduce your charging costs at IONITY Ulta Fast charging points with an upgrade to 'IONITY Premium'.

 

Pricing for Regular charging (AC), Fast and Ultra Fast charging (DC/HPC) are location-based, and can be viewed in the Octopus Electroverse App.

Regular IONITY accessOctopus Electroverse 1

Every Ford EV Owner gets access to the BlueOval Charge Network x Octopus Electroverse, including the IONITY Network.

 

Monthly costPublic Charging - Monthly Cost:
£0.00

 

IONITY Ultra Fast charging price (HPC):Regular IONITY access
£0.74/kWh

IONITY Premium subscriptionsOctopus Electroverse 1

Upgrade your plan to benefit from lower IONITY charging prices.

 

Monthly costPublic Charging - Monthly Cost:
£10.50

 

Reduced IONITY Ultra Fast charging price (HPC):Regular IONITY access
£0.43/kWh

Electroverse for Business subscription

 

Easy to use Dashboard to manage your Fleet's Public Charging needs and monthly invoicing for both your Ford and non-Ford vehicles. Plus, pass through energy costs.

 

Monthly costExcluding VAT:
£4.50 per vehicle, per month

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Join the BlueOval™ Charge Network x Octopus ElectroverseOctopus Electroverse

Download the Octopus Electroverse app and activate your complimentaryOctopus Electroverse 2 access plan.


Calculate charging times

 

Use our EV charging time calculator to see how long it takes to charge your EV at a public charging station, and compare the charge times between a standard and high-speed charger such as IONITY.

 

How to pay for charging

 

The BlueOval™ Charge Network x Octopus Electroverse makes charging easy with the Octopus Electroverse app, the Octopus Electrocard. Your chosen payment method is billed automatically after charging. For frequent use of a local charging point, also consider signing up for relevant discount subscriptions through the Electroverse app.

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The Octopus Electroverse app

Find, filter, check prices, activate chargers, and pay in the Octopus Electroverse app - all from your smartphone.

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The Octopus Electrocard (RFID card)Plug&Charge 1

The Octopus Electrocard lets you access and pay easily at charging stations. Simply plug in and tap the card to start charging.

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Debit or credit card

Some chargers accept contactless debit and credit card payments. Just tap to pay and start charging.

Your public charging questions, answered

 

How can I find an EV charging station near me?

To find nearby EV charging stations, you can use the Octopus Electroverse app for real-time information, your in-car SYNC™ system's EV Trip Planner for route-based guidance, or our interactive EV charger map above for location-based searches.

 

How much does it cost to charge an EV at public charging stations?

The cost of charging your EV at a public charging point will vary depending on the station, charging speed, and location. Costs can be lower with subscription plans. Check the Octopus Electroverse app or with your provider for estimates.

 

How long does it take to charge an EV at a public charging station?

Charging time at a public station varies by charger type. Use our EV Charging Calculator above, to find charging times for your Ford EV.

 

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