34 - Leasing Pre-Owned EVs: Octopus Energy’s Innovative Solution for Free Home Charging in Texas

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In this episode of Insider’s Guide to Energy EV, hosts Chris Sass and Niall Riddell dive into the world of electric vehicle leasing with special guests Nathan Wyeth and Chris George from Octopus Energy’s US team. They explore Octopus Energy’s innovative EV leasing program, which offers drivers in Texas the unique benefit of free home charging for the duration of their lease. By bundling electric vehicle leases with clean energy plans, Octopus is simplifying the switch to electric cars, helping consumers save money and reduce emissions.

Nathan and Chris discuss the advantages of leasing pre-owned electric vehicles, which not only come with cost savings of up to $7,000 but also feature cutting-edge technology. They explain how Octopus Energy’s Intelligent Octopus platform optimizes charging times based on energy pricing, ensuring that drivers get the lowest rates while using renewable wind power. Whether you’re commuting in Houston or taking road trips across Texas, this leasing model makes EV adoption easier and more affordable than ever.

Listeners will also hear about Octopus Energy’s future plans to expand its Electroverse public charging app into the U.S., and how their vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology could further reduce costs for EV owners. Tune in to discover how Octopus Energy is transforming the EV landscape and making clean, cost-effective transportation accessible to all.

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فصل ها

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Octopus Energy and EV Bundling (00:02:09)

3. Intelligent Octopus: Free Home Charging (00:03:28)

4. Pre-Owned EV Leasing (00:06:34)

5. Consumer Education and EV Savings (00:09:25)

6. Electroverse: Public Charging Innovation (00:16:09)

7. Future of EVs: Vehicle-to-Grid (00:20:04)

8. Customer Engagement: How Octopus Connects (00:25:45)

9. Closing Remarks and Summary (00:30:57)