Charge point operator Source has partnered with Octopus Electroverse as it seeks to introduce 300 new ultra-rapid charging hubs across the UK and Ireland by 2030.
By pairing with Europe’s largest EV public charging payment platform, Source aims to simplify finding and paying for sessions on its network. Its chargers – including its first ultra-rapid hub in Edinburgh – will now appear on the Electroverse charging map. Drivers can activate a charging session directly through the app or via an Octopus Electroverse charging card.
Source EV public charge points are backed by TotalEnergies and operate 24/7.
They’re priced from 49p per kilowatt hour for fast charging, and 69p/kWh for ultra-fast charging. Along with the Octopus app, drivers can also use Source’s own SourceConnect app to locate chargers, start sessions and monitor charging in real-time.
Additional functionality – including the ability to book a charging bay in advance – will be rolled out later.
Partnership Details
Alice Aprile-Smith, head of partnerships and business development at Source, explained the reasoning behind the partnership.
“This partnership is one of many we are working on signing to make it easy for drivers, fleet operators and taxis to use our superb charging hubs. We know that customers want a stress-free and simple charging experience and partnering with roaming providers such as Octopus Electroverse ensures customers have choice about how to charge.”
Matt Davies, Octopus Electroverse director, emphasized the platform’s growth trajectory.
“With every new charge point we add, we’re making sure the ever-growing number of EV drivers on UK roads always have a charger close by. At Electroverse, we’re proud to be building Europe’s largest consumer EV charging platform and to partner with charge point operators like Source, who share our passion for making charging simple and effortless for everyone.”
Public charging remains one of the biggest concerns amongst UK motorists looking to make the switch from petrol or diesel to all-electric.
However, more than 70% of those who’ve made the transition no longer see it as an issue. They use public charging sessions as an opportunity to relax or finish tasks such as shopping or catching up on work.
The partnership comes as Source continues expanding its network across the UK and Ireland, targeting key locations for ultra-rapid charging infrastructure.
