Cheaper charging at Powerdot networks thanks to the Octopus Electroverse app and a subscription of 9.99 PLN/month: DC 2.05 PLN, AC 1.63 PLN/kWh

Our readers inform us that it’s worth using the Octopus Electroverse mobile app to get lower rates at some electric vehicle charging stations. The app offers exceptional benefits through the Powerdot network; by using it and activating a subscription for just 9.99 zloty per month, we can use fast DC charging stations at 2.05 zloty/kWh. As our reader, Mr. Karol, writes, “Thanks to this, Biedronka goes from being one of the most expensive networks to one of the cheapest.”

Octopus Electroverse — no complicated setup like with Shell Recharge this time

To join the Octopus Electroverse network, all you need to do is register (website HERE) – and this can be done from Poland as well; there’s no requirement to live in the United Kingdom or be an Octopus network subscriber. The Android mobile app can be downloaded HERE, while the iPhone version is available HERE. Mr. Karol recommends ordering a card, as the app works inconsistently, whereas a card linked to our account will always enable charging. From experience, we can confirm that Powerdot chargers work best with cards and always function properly with them.

We should add that we tried using the web interface, but it got stuck at the step of adding a card.

The typical price list for Powerdot through the Elocity app is as follows (prices may vary slightly in certain locations):

DC CCS2: 3.11 PLN/kWh,

DC Chademo: 2.99 PLN/kWh,

AC Type 2: 2.47 PLN/kWh.

In short, it’s expensive, with few networks being even worse. But thanks to the Octopus Electroverse app itself, even without any promotions, we can reduce the rates to the following levels:

DC CCS2: 2.85 PLN/kWh (-8.4%),

DC Chademo: 2.74 PLN/kWh (-8.4%),

AC Type 2: 2.26 PLN/kWh (-8.5%).

It’s still not cheap, though it’s acceptable in an emergency. However, only by subscribing—first two months free, then 9.99 PLN per month—does the cost of charging an electric car at a Powerdot station suddenly become highly competitive:

DC CCS2: 2.05 PLN/kWh (-28.1% compared to the rate via the Electroverse app!)

DC Chademo: 1.97 PLN/kWh (-28.1%)

AC Type 2: 1.63 PLN/kWh (-27.9%).

Powerdot offers chargers with a capacity of typically 120 kW, which are usually not occupied due to their “premium network” status. These devices are installed even in smaller towns, and unlike some charging stations at Lidl locations, they aren’t left covered for months. A complete map of the operator’s stations in Poland (as well as France, Spain, and Portugal) can be found HERE.

Article Rating

Readers’ Ratings

[Total: 0 votes Average: 0]

Don’t miss new content — CLICK and FOLLOW Elektrowoz.pl on Google News. You might also be interested in the following ads: