Nissan teams up with Octopus on an electric vehicle charging app collaboration
The Nissan Charge app, powered by Octopus Energy's Electroverse platform, is set to revolutionize electric vehicle (EV) charging across Europe. This innovative app is laying the foundation for EVs to play an active role in the energy system of tomorrow.
With the Nissan Charge app, Nissan drivers can now access over 1 million charge points across Europe from more than 1,200 different operators. This extensive network offers a convenient charging solution for EV owners, ensuring they never run out of power on the go.
The app uses advanced discovery tools, regularly updated with around 500 new charging points added daily, allowing users to find available charge stations in real-time and compare prices easily. This not only enhances convenience but also maximizes cost efficiency by allowing drivers to select optimal charging locations and times based on cost and availability.
One of the standout features of the Nissan Charge app is its integration with Octopus Energy's smart energy technology. This partnership enables dynamic pricing, helping drivers find the cheapest times and locations to charge. The app identifies real-time availability of charging points and dynamic pricing opportunities, ensuring a cost-effective charging experience.
The app also offers a Plug & Charge (PnC) feature, allowing drivers to link their car to the account and just plug in without needing to activate on an app or swipe a card. Additionally, the app offers quick, hassle-free payments and money-saving discounts through participating networks.
Moreover, the Nissan Charge app is working on Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. This groundbreaking feature allows EV drivers to significantly reduce their home charging costs by enabling their car batteries to support grid stabilisation and feeding energy back to the grid when needed.
In summary, the Nissan Charge app leverages Octopus Energy’s Electroverse platform to offer dynamic, cost-optimized charging. It gives access to over 1 million European charge points via a unified network from 1,200+ operators. Regular updates and powerful discovery tools help users quickly find the best charging options by price and availability. The app is available on Android and iOS, initially launched in the UK, with a broader European rollout implied. This integration significantly broadens charging accessibility while helping drivers minimize charging expenses through smarter charging choices powered by Octopus Energy’s platform.
- The Nissan Charge app, integrated with Octopus Energy's smart technology, aims to make electric vehicle (EV) charging more affordable by utilizing Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, enabling car batteries to support grid stabilization and feed energy back to the grid when needed, thereby reducing home charging costs.
- As the Nissan Charge app expands its network across Europe, it also incorporates cutting-edge technology to enhance the EV lifestyle, with features like Plug & Charge (PnC) and dynamic pricing options, providing convenient, cost-effective, and technologically advanced charging solutions for EV owners.
