Evyve cuts weekend rapid charging to 48p/kWh

UK charging network Evyve has announced a series of price cuts, including the introduction of a new cheaper weekend tariff.

The operator, which has more than 200 locations stretching from Devon to Aberdeenshire, now offers one of the country’s lowest rapid and ultra-rapid charging rates with the introduction of a 48p/kWh tariff at weekends.

The new pay-as-you-go tariff is available to users of the Evyve app between 5pm on Fridays and midnight on Sundays, and also includes bank holidays. Drivers who don’t use the app can still enjoy standard weekend rates of 55p/kWh.

The tariff is the country’s first weekend tariff and applies across all locations, including more than 100 devices offering ultra-rapid charging of between 150kW and 300kW.

James Moat, CEO of Evyve, said: “We know that for many EV drivers, weekends are when they’re most likely to be topping up – whether that’s on a family day out, a road trip, or popping out for a bite to eat.

“We wanted to make sure that charging at an Evyve point is genuinely affordable when people need it most. At 48p per kWh for app users and 55p for contactless, our weekend rates are significantly cheaper than the standard tariffs at most major rapid networks, and they’re available from Friday evening right through to Sunday night – not just during off-peak hours overnight.”

As well as launching the weekend tariff, Evyve has also cut its standard peak-time rates for users of its app, offering a flat rate of 69p/kWh on week days.

Evyve’s announcement is the latest in a series of moves from public charging operators to offer savings to drivers. Earlier this month Instavolt announced it was extending its off-peak window by another two hours, offering rates of 55p per kWh between 8pm and 7am.