Octopus Energy to give 1,000 Uber drivers free home EV chargers

Stuart Stone
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UK's largest energy supplier backs Uber’s electrification drive to the tune of almost £1m

Octopus Energy has launched a new offer today to Uber drivers in the UK, pledging to provide the 1,000 who switch to its Intelligent Octopus Go EV tariff with a free home electric vehicle (EV) charger...

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