Octopus Energy has partnered with Black cab app Gett to bring electric vehicle (EV) charging to over 4,000 London taxis via Octopus Electroverse, a charging platform that is already integrated with most charge point brands in London.
The energy provider will install chargers at cab drivers’ homes, where they can then sign up for EV smart tariff Intelligent Octopus Go, giving them access to cheaper, greener charging.
Octopus Energy Electroverse director Matt Davies said: “We’re making it even easier and cheaper for London’s iconic black cabs to go electric – an integral part of green mobility in the UK’s capital”.
“Our new Gett partnership will transform EV charging for thousands of electric taxis and give drivers straightforward access to fantastic charging deals.”
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Customers on this tariff get an extra 8% off all their public charging costs on Electroverse and drivers who are Octopus Energy customers can also link all of their public charging costs onto their existing home energy bill to simplify payments.
Gett global head of procurement Harjit Dhami said: “The partnership will provide access to nearly 9,000 public charge points in London alone and will help to reduce downtime for black cab drivers.”
“The number of e-black cabs has been growing steadily over the past few years and we are keen to play our part in accelerating the transition to a 100% electric future.”
