Up to 40% off recharges: Powerdot and Octopus go all out to attract fleet customers
Powerdot and Octopus Fleet have introduced a tiered pricing system in France for corporate fleets. The principle is simple: the more drivers use the network, the higher the discount, ranging from 25% to 40%, with recalculation every three months.
This is a loyalty program applied to fast charging for electric vehicles. It was launched by Octopus Fleet, Octopus Energy’s fleet management solution, which has recently partnered with Powerdot to offer three levels of discount for fleet managers.
Three tiers, up to 40% off
The discount starts at 25% upon subscription, with no additional fees or volume commitments. The tier then depends on the average monthly consumption per driver at Powerdot charging stations.
Bronze (-25%): up to 199 kWh per month per driver
Silver (-30%): 200 to 399 kWh
Gold (-40%): 400 kWh and above
The tier is recalculated every quarter. If a company exceeds a threshold, the new discount applies at the start of the following calendar quarter, which is January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, or October 1st. Conversely, a decrease in consumption can also result in returning to the lower tier.
"The more an enterprise electrifies its fleet, the less it should pay for charging," summarizes Matt Davies, director of Octopus Electroverse.
Managers can monitor their discount level through the Octopus Fleet interface, while charges are consolidated on a single monthly bill.
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A benefit especially for frequent drivers
In practice, this new billing system will primarily benefit companies whose drivers regularly use public charging stations. Vehicles that travel long distances are more likely to reach the Silver or Gold tiers.
Conversely, urban fleets that primarily recharge at depots or at home should more often remain at the Bronze level, making such options less relevant. Therefore, the solution targets businesses where public charging already accounts significantly for the cost of operating their electric vehicles, allowing for comparison with options offered by other charging providers.
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