Volkswagen teams up with Octopus Energy for EV tariff deal

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The ID.3 is Volkswagen's latest electric vehicle model | Credit: Volkswagen
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The ID.3 is Volkswagen's latest electric vehicle model | Credit: Volkswagen

The partnership will see drivers of VW electric cars encouraged to switch their home energy supplier to Octopus Energy's 'time of use' EV tariff

Volkswagen has teamed up with energy supplier Octopus Energy in a new "strategic partnership" announced yesterday aimed at boosting the uptake of electric vehicles. The deal encourages VW customers...

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