Octopus Charge Launches: One App for 211,000+ Public EV Chargers Across North America

EV drivers have long faced a persistent real-world challenge: installing a dozen or more proprietary apps just to access public chargers operated by different networks. Now, a systemic solution is emerging — UK energy company Octopus Energy has officially launched its free, aggregator-style charging app, Octopus Charge, in North America. For the first time, it unifies access to 211,221 public EV chargers across the U.S. and Canada into a single platform.

The app supports both iOS and Android. Users can search by location or ZIP/postal code, and filter results by charging power, connector type (e.g., CCS, CHAdeMO, J1772), and network operator. Crucially, it displays real-time charger availability, vehicle compatibility, verified charging speeds, time-of-use electricity rates, and nearby amenities — including restaurants and restrooms — plus built-in route planning optimized specifically for EVs.

Currently integrated networks include ChargePoint, EVgo, Blink, bp pulse, Shell Recharge, FLO, EV Connect, Circle K, Circuit Électrique, FPL EVolution, and AppleGreen Electric, among others; Octopus lists 24 partner networks on its official website. Octopus emphasizes that it does not mark up electricity prices — all charging fees are billed at each network's published per-kWh rate, with no added service fees or surcharges.

"Electric mobility should be simple — no matter where your journey takes you," said Nick Chaset, CEO of Octopus Energy U.S. "Drivers shouldn't need to juggle multiple apps and accounts just to charge once. Octopus Charge delivers a true one-stop experience, giving users the confidence to hit the road — and turning charging into an effortless, invisible part of the drive — helping remove another barrier to widespread EV adoption."

As the North American version of Octopus Electroverse, Octopus Charge inherits the technical architecture of its European counterpart, which has aggregated over one million public charging points across 40+ countries since its 2020 launch. While the North American version is still smaller in scale than its European sibling, its initial rollout covers more than 211,000 chargers — including key locations along major interstate highways — establishing a fully functional, real-world service from day one.