Charging network Electroverse has partnered with popular European taxi app Freenow by Lyft to help thousands of drivers access cheaper, cleaner charging across the continent.

In the UK, Freenow taxi drivers and fleet operators can save more than 40% a year on EV charging, equivalent to around £1,100 per driver, simply by charging through Electroverse’s network.

The partnership is rolling out across 180 major cities in Britain, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece and Poland, giving tens of thousands of drivers access to Electroverse’s award-winning charging service and exclusive discounts. Drivers and fleets can start saving immediately by linking their Freenow account to the Electroverse platform.

Fleet operators will also benefit from an added incentive: the first two months of Electroverse’s charging subscription are completely free. This unlocks exclusive offers and discounts from leading charging brands including Ionity, Osprey, Powerdot and more.

Matt Davies, Founder and Director of Octopus Electroverse, said: “Our partnership with Freenow by Lyft is particularly exciting as it brings even more discounts to such an important sector. And with their drivers spending so much of their day on the road, being able to help them find chargers quickly and charge affordably is fantastic – and who doesn’t love snapping up savings of over 40%?”

Felix Brand, Chief Strategy Officer at Freenow by Lyft, said: “We are incredibly happy about our partnership with Octopus Electroverse. This is a significant step in supporting our thousands of EV drivers and fleet operators by directly tackling one of their daily operational costs.

“By making the transition to electric vehicles more financially appealing, we hope to encourage more drivers to make the switch, supporting cities in reducing emissions and accelerating their journey toward climate-neutral, fully electrified transport systems.”