Gridserve launches app with 20% off EV charging

Gridserve is marking the launch of its first dedicated app for electric vehicle (EV) drivers, with 20% off its charging rates this summer.

The discount is available to customers paying through the app and ends on October 1.

The app allows drivers to find their EV charging points, manage payment information, view payment history and view real-time charging information, including estimated time left to charge. 

It has been designed and produced by Gridserve, with the help of tech specialist Dootrix. Rob Borley, CEO at Dootrix, said: “This state-of-the-art technology creates the roadmap for continued advancements that can be made quickly to meet future needs and empower EV drivers even more.”

The app gives a visual of the variation in the speed at which the EV is charging during a session, known as the charging curve, giving drivers additional insight into their charging experience.  

Borley added: “This is made possible by a very strong technical connection to the chargers themselves; real-time data from the chargers enables the app to build charging curves of the number of kilowatts that are being delivered to the vehicle throughout the charging session.”

The app can be used at any of the 190 locations on the Gridserve Electric Highway, including its Electric Forecourts, Electric Super Hubs at motorway service areas and Electric Retail Hubs at locations such as Dobbies.

Rebecca Trebble, chief customer experience officer at Gridserve, said: “We are thrilled to be launching the Gridserve app.

“We have listened to our users and made it easier to receive receipts as we look to constantly improve our service.

“With 20% off charging across our locations this summer, it’s the perfect time to utilise the network and the app for a summer adventure.”

The iOS and Android app versions, which help users find the best charging location which then can be navigated to through Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze, provide a foundation to allow for the future development of more features, says Gridserve, which currently has more than 1,400 charging bays.

Charging is one of the biggest challenges faced by fleets and their drivers in the transition to full electric. In our latest Fleet News special report, we break down the challenges affecting each of the charging types - home, workplace and public - and provide advice and guidance to help you navigate your way through the EV transition journey.