Electroverse Features

How to use an Octopus Electrocard

Whether you've just received your Octopus Electrocard or still need to order one, we want to make sure that you know how to use it.

Our below video tutorial will take you through the basic steps, and show you how simple using an Electrocard is when starting a charge.

Introducing Octopus Electroverse for Business

With more commercial companies making moves to electrify their fleet, we thought ensuring the process was simple was essential. Introducing Octopus Electroverse for Business (beta). The one-stop shop managing your company's EV charging expenses and driver organisation.

How to use an untethered EV charger

Not every EV driver has a home chargepoint - many EV drivers rely on the public charging network to keep them topped up and on the go, with untethered chargers located on residential streets essentially becoming their home chargepoints. But how do you use untethered chargers?

How to use the Octopus Electroverse car apps

We’ve launched Octopus Electroverse on Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Android Automotive OS - three different ways to access the Electroverse network straight from your EV. Call it thorough, but we love creating new features that will help the EV community find their next charge that bit easier.

What is Plug & Charge?

Plug & Charge is the next generation of EV charging, but what does this actually mean? Which EVs are compatible? And how can you get set up with Plug & Charge on Octopus Electroverse?

Octopus Electroverse launches on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

In December 2022, Octopus Electroverse launched with Apple CarPlay - enabling iOS users to pair their EVs and phones to easily navigate to chargers. Now, in January 2023, we've also launched with Android Auto!

Electroverse features you should know (part 2)

We’re back with another run-down of Electroverse features you should be using to make your public EV charging experience as easy as possible.

Octopus Electroverse Monthly Photo Competition

Take and upload as many photos of different chargepoint locations in a calendar month using the Electric Universe app or website, and be in with a chance to win £50 charging credit.

How to charge your car... from your phone!

Whether it’s a tricky charge point interface that you can’t figure out, or if you just don’t want to spend a second longer in the rain, starting a charge from your phone is a great way to avoid unnecessary trouble. Fortunately, Octopus Electroverse has just made this a reality with in-app charging.

How to order an Electrocard (& what to expect once you have!)

Whether you’ve read the EV community raving about them on social media, or have seen other EV drivers using them at charging stations, it’s time for you to get your own Electrocard!

How to use the Octopus Electroverse app

Whether you're a tech whizz or can't tell whether it's swipe right or left, every app is different, so we've created this step-by-step guide to help explain how best to use the Electroverse app and which features do what. 

Octopus Electroverse Features You Should Know

Octopus Electroverse is here to make your EV driving experience as slick as possible, and to do that our robot octopuses have created some handy features that you should know about...