20 May 2026
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Summary
Intelligent Octopus Go is now compatible with waEV-charge. The integration brings 8p/kWh smart charging to waEV-charge customers, backed by the personal, human support that has made waEV-charge the highest-rated home EV charger on Trustpilot in the UK.
The UK’s highest-rated home EV charger on Trustpilot is now fully compatible with Intelligent Octopus Go, pairing the country’s most-loved customer experience with its most popular EV tariff.
waEV-charge today announced that its smart home chargers, the EV1s (untethered) and EV1i (5m tethered) are now fully integrated with Octopus Energy’s smart EV tariffs, including Intelligent Octopus Go, the UK’s most popular EV tariff. The integration brings 8p/kWh smart charging to waEV-charge customers, backed by the personal, human support that has made waEV-charge the highest-rated home EV charger on Trustpilot in the UK.
From today, waEV-charge owners can link their EV1s or EV1i directly to their Octopus account and control charging through the Octopus app. All smart charging is billed at the off-peak 8p/kWh rate, even when sessions run outside the standard 11:30pm–5:30am window, potentially saving drivers up to hundreds of pounds a year compared to a standard tariff. A simple “ready by” time ensures the car is charged and waiting for the morning commute. The integration is delivered through a direct software connection with Kraken, Octopus’s proprietary energy-tech platform. Charging is scheduled intelligently around grid demand and carbon intensity, so every session is cheaper and greener, without the driver having to think about it.
“Our customers tell us every day that what they value most is knowing we’re there when they need us, that’s the promise behind our Trustpilot rating, and it’s not an accident. Adding full Intelligent Octopus Go compatibility means our customers now get some of the cheapest, greenest charging in the UK, delivered through the team and the product they already trust. It’s the combination we’ve been working toward: hassle-free, cheaper, greener EV charging, without compromise.”
Joe Fogel, CEO and Founder, waEV-charge
“Every day, more drivers are switching to Intelligent Octopus Go for cheaper, cleaner miles and we’re delighted to welcome waEV-charge to the lineup. Their focus on customer experience fits exactly with what we’rebuilding: an energy system that works brilliantly for drivers while supporting the grid.”
Sophia Kesteven, Senior Partnerships Manager, Octopus Energy
Intelligent Octopus Go compatibility is available across waEV-charge’s entire range. This includes homeowners seeking fast, quiet, app-controlled charging, housebuilders integrating OZEV-approved units into new developments, and fleet operators managing usage and reimbursements across multiple sites. Each waEV-charge installation brings us closer to achieving Net Zero.
Existing waEV-charge customers on Intelligent Octopus Go can link their charger in minutes via the Octopus app. New customers can choose between the EV1s and EV1i at waev-charge.co.uk and sign up to Intelligent Octopus Go to unlock 8p/kWh smart charging from their first session.
To celebrate the integration, waEV-charge offers a £50 bill credit to customers who purchase an EV1s or EV1i and switch to Intelligent Octopus Go. This credit, equivalent to around 2,000 miles of free charging at the off-peak 8p/kWh rate, is available to new waEV-charge customers and existing or new Octopus customers joining the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff for the first time. Chargers must be bought between 1 June and 1 September 2026. To claim, customers must register their details at www.waevcharge.co.uk/software/intelligent-octopus by 31 October 2026. The credit will be applied to the customer's Octopus Energy account within 90 days of completing all steps. A functioning smart meter is required. Full terms apply.
About waEV-charge
waEV-charge designs and builds smart home EV chargers with a focus on customer satisfaction. The EV1s (untethered) and EV1i (5m tethered) models offer 7.4kW and 22kW charging capabilities, featuring PEN-fault protection, OCPP 1.6, RFID plug-and-play, and over-the-air software updates. These chargers come with a 3-year warranty (extendable to 5 years) and UK-based support. waEV-charge is the highest-rated home EV charger on Trustpilot in the UK, and each installation contributes to achieving Net Zero.
About Intelligent Octopus Go
Intelligent Octopus Go is the UK's leading EV tariff, providing smart charging at 8p/kWh and enabling drivers to save up to 68% compared to standard tariffs. The Kraken platform from Octopus schedules charging based on grid demand and carbon intensity, ensuring drivers charge when energy is most affordable and environmentally friendly.
Media contact
Aaron Sweet, aaron.sweet@waevcharge.couk, 0330 043 1353
Savings figures are based on estimates from Octopus Energy. Actual savings may vary depending on vehicle efficiency, mileage, driving style, and tariff. The Trustpilot rating is accurate at the time of publication.
This article was written by the waEV-charge Team. waEV-charge specialises in installing and manufacturing EV chargers for both home and commercial use in the UK. If you're interested in electric car chargers, click here to discover more about our products.