How can drivers benefit from Octopus Fleet?
At a glance: what your fleet gets out of Octopus Fleet
Your fleet is so much more than the vehicles, so how can we help your drivers?
We offer a range of great products helping your drivers have the best experience from EV to ICE.
Keep public charging simple with the award-winning Electroverse App
Charge your business EV right from your doorstep with Home Charging Reimbursement.
Save even more with Salary Sacrifice for Public Charging
Get access to the Visa Business Payments cards, to never be out of pocket for your on-the-road spend.
We listened, and answered some of the top driver questions when it comes to the EV fleet.
Let’s get into it 👇
We can talk all day about why Octopus Fleet is the best deal for you but a fleet is more than its managers. In the quickly changing fleet industry, and as net-zero goals get closer, the drive towards a greener future is here. It may seem complicated - but it doesn't have to be!
We not only help with the fleet transition to an EV future, but we are here to support your drivers too. The switch to EV can be done all at once, or step-by-step - that's why we don't leave any drivers behind. From ICE to EV and everything in between - you can smoothly transition all drivers within our Octopus Fleet system.
There may be resistance to bringing in new procedures (such as an app) for your fleet drivers - electric or otherwise. That’s why we have created a guide to help smooth the transition to a new technological future with EV charging.
Many fleet drivers have worked the way they do for years, and we can understand not wanting to change! So much of the switch to electric is education - busting myths about range anxiey and EV batteries. Electroverse has a great guide to optimising your EV experience.
With Octopus Fleet, drivers get more than access to charging. With our award-winning product suite,
However, the biggest help for drivers on their day-to-day is Electroverse. With its award-winning charge map and route planning abilities, it can help speed up journeys for electric fleet vehicles. Compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Google's Android Auto, Electroverse fits easily into the day of a fleet driver.
How does Electroverse work for fleet charging?
The Payments card does all you would want - so why download another app? Here’s what our Electroverse app can do that no card can!
Searching for a charger?
Step 1 in the charging process! The Electroverse app supports route planning using the extensive charging network. With the user-friendly dashboard it is simple to use and easy to find what you're looking for. Your drivers can easily find the right charge point for them based on car compatibility and charger speed with the filter tab. Perfect for quick charges on busy driving days.
Check out the Electroverse map to see how it works.
Did you know, there are currently over 13.4K ultra-fast chargers in the UK. Excellent for quick stops on long journeys.
For more stats like this, check out our monthly Electroverse stats report.
Don't wait around for your charger
When on-the-go, like many fleet drivers are, you don’t want to be hanging around waiting to find a free charger. That’s why the Electroverse app includes real-time data on the progress of your charge. Your drivers can accurately time their day around essential charges and can provide accurate timings for their destinations.
Find previous charges
Repeating an old route but can’t remember where the best ultra fast charger was? The Electroverse app can tell you! With a simple invoice dashboard, your drivers can track back to an old charge and revisit favourite sites.
No more invoice stress
Don’t bother worrying about missed invoices or confusing location references. Drivers can use the app to pay for their charge and the session automatically gets billed to the business. Fleet drivers can keep track of their individual spending, as well as a simple invoice process for the managers. Your drivers can avoid being out of pocket, and will only pay for what they need.
Outside of the app
There's more than just public charging - with Octopus Fleet you get so much more.
Charge right from your doorstep
To fully utilise the home charging benefits, Octopus Fleet keeps it super simple. Your drivers can track their overnight charge as a business session and it will send the invoice directly to the fleet manager. No more waiting on the lengthy invoice process - and the charge is cheaper overall!
For more information, check out our blog on home charging benefits.
And there's more...
Although not part of the app benefits, under Octopus Fleet you can be eligible for our salary sacrifice scheme. You can save up to 40% on public charging costs with a bolt onto your car scheme, and save with every charge. Find out more at Octopus Fleet - Salary Sacrifice.
Driver FAQs
Its all good and well the app being available to drivers - but what if they don't use it? Here's some common questions from fleet drivers when thinking about using the products under Octopus Fleet:
“Why do we need electric vehicles? I like my fuel van!”
Why fix what's not broken - we agree, BUT what if it can be better? Hear from the average EV driver on why they won't ever go back to ICE.
Although all the traditional fleet solutions have worked for years, the EV fleet is changing the game. So, we need new rules. With Octopus Fleet, we are built to adapt as the market changes, and will be there to evolve with the drivers’ needs. Together, we can grow with fleets - not against them.
“What if I struggle to find a charger?”
Range anxiety is a common - but misguided fear around EVs. We understand, you don't want to get stuck super far away from a charger. Luckily, the UK electric charging network is expanding all the time. Under Octopus Fleet, your drivers will have access to Electroverse's route planning, designing the best charging route based on their vehicle. With fleet discounts, and the ultimate user experience, drivers can find electric chargers as easily as traditional fuel stations.
“How does a fleet management system benefit me?”
Outside of the company cost benefits - how can you see active savings? Octopus Fleet is compatible with salary sacrifice schemes. You can spend parts of your salary into a car scheme and get reduced tax prices and save up to 40% on public charging. It's a win-win situation.
“How will a charging app save me money?”
Octopus Fleet can help save you money in multiple ways with the Electroverse app.
Easily track your EV charging costs through the invoice tracking.
Take advantage of the exclusive Electroverse discounts and offers through the app.
Find the most efficient chargers for your vehicle with over 1 million chargers on our network.
Start your day with a full charge using the home reimbursement option through the app.
"If I charge at home, will I be paying more on my energy bill?"
Your drivers might see your energy bill get bigger, but the cost to them won't! With Octopus Fleet, we offer Home Charging Reimbursement, allowing you to reimburse the business charges right back into their home energy account.