Andersen has partnered with Octopus Energy to provide new customers with six months of free home charging as part of a promotion targeting the March registration plate change.
The offer launches at the start of March and provides a £234 energy bill credit to EV owners who purchase one of Andersen’s wallboxes and sign up for the Intelligent Octopus Go dynamic tariff. That credit covers approximately 4,370 miles of driving when charging at the tariff’s 7.5p per kilowatt-hour rate.
David Martell, CEO of Andersen EV, said the timing coincides with one of the UK’s biggest car-buying periods.
“The March plate change remains one of the most significant moments in the UK motoring calendar and this offer will help encourage more motorists to make the switch to electric for their next car.”
The partnership builds on an existing relationship between the two companies that’s already delivered thousands of low-cost miles for drivers across the UK.
Enhanced Grant Support
Andersen also announced it’s boosting the government’s home charging grant by an additional £50 for eligible customers without off-street parking.
The Office for Zero Emissions Vehicles recently extended the grant program through March 2027 while increasing the base amount from £350 to £500. The enhanced funding helps motorists without driveways access home charging solutions.
Andersen’s additional contribution brings the total potential grant to £550 for qualifying households.
Richard Sephton, head of EV partnerships at Octopus Energy, emphasized the financial benefits of the combined package.
“By offering this as a bundled solution, EV drivers will unlock hundreds of pounds in annual savings that smart tariffs provide, delivering a premium charging experience that pays for itself.”
VAT Reform Push
While welcoming the grant extension, Martell called for broader government action to make home chargers more accessible.
He argued that wallboxes should qualify for the same 5% VAT rate applied to other clean energy systems like solar panels and battery storage, rather than the standard 20% rate.
The reduced VAT would send a signal that the UK remains committed to building quality charging infrastructure as the EV market expands.
“Targeted measures such as VAT reform would send a clear signal that the UK is committed to building long-term, high-quality charging infrastructure as the market continues to scale.”
The promotion targets first-time EV buyers who typically face higher upfront costs when switching from conventional vehicles. Home charging represents the most cost-effective way to power an electric car, with rates often significantly lower than public charging networks.
