- Sainsbury’s Smart Charge has grown quickly, with 560 ultra-rapid chargers across 68 UK stores and 99% uptime.
- The partnership with Octopus Electroverse connects Smart Charge to Europe’s largest network, offering 920,000 chargers in 40 countries.
- Drivers benefit from seamless charging through a single card or app, supporting Smart Charge’s rapid and convenient growth.
Sainsbury’s Smart Charge propels its incredible growth with new Octopus Electroverse team-up
Sainsbury’s Smart Charge network is growing fast—and a new partnership with Octopus Energy’s Electroverse platform is taking it to the next level. Since its launch earlier this year, Smart Charge has become a key player in EV charging. Now, it offers ultra-rapid chargers with over 99% uptime across the UK.
Matt Davies, Director of Octopus Electroverse, commented:
“It’s fantastic to welcome Sainsbury’s Smart Charge chargers to Electroverse. Their rapidly increasing number of ultra-rapid supermarket chargers helps fit electric car charging perfectly into daily routines. Drivers also get extra Nectar points when powering up with Electroverse over the next few weeks – just in time for the festive season.”
The network has over 560 chargers installed at 68 Sainsbury’s stores already, and it’s about to get even bigger. Through the partnership with Octopus Electroverse, Smart Charge has become part of Europe’s largest EV charging platform. That means the move connects drivers to over 920,000 chargers across 40 countries.
Patrick Dunne, Director of Property, Procurement and EV ventures at Sainsbury’s added:
“Smart Charge continues to go from strength to strength and we’re delighted that Octopus Electroverse has chosen to collaborate with us, giving all its customers direct access to our 24/7, convenient and reliable ultra-rapid charging hubs. This partnership represents another critical step in our ambition to make EV charging simple and accessible to all – it couldn’t come at a better time for us as Sainsbury’s gears up to create a Big Christmas for all, with something to satisfy every customer’s taste and budget.”
With these ultra-rapid chargers, drivers can charge their vehicles in under 30 minutes—perfect for a quick shopping trip. The partnership ensures Sainsbury’s Smart Charge continues its rapid expansion while simplifying EV charging for UK drivers. The incredible growth of the supermarket charging network is a sure sign that destination charging works. Perhaps this is our best path forward in our effort to make charging more convenient and accessible.
