OVO adds Source ultra-rapid chargers to network

The collaboration allows OVO Energy customers to use Source’s charging hubs (formerly known as SSE Charging) through the OVO Charge app or card, without any additional registration. The integration also applies to fleet managers and drivers, who can access Source’s infrastructure using OVO’s existing platform. OVO Charge currently offers access to more than 50,000 public charge points nationwide.

The agreement is designed to address key requirements such as reliable operation and simplified billing. Source has set uptime targets above 99 per cent and uses AI-driven monitoring to manage its sites, according to the company.

Source’s expansion strategy aims to capture up to 20 per cent of the UK and Ireland’s ultra-rapid charging segment. The operator is developing a network of 300 hubs across both countries. The sites are mainly equipped with 150 kW chargers. By joining the OVO network, these hubs will be available to a wider range of users, including private drivers and fleets.

“By integrating with OVO’s established platform, we’re removing barriers and ensuring more drivers can experience Source’s stress-free charging,” said Alice Aprile-Smith, Head of Partnerships and Business Development at Source. “Whether it’s a fleet manager tracking costs through one monthly invoice or a taxi driver needing reliable rapid charging, this partnership delivers the accessibility and convenience that drives EV adoption.”

Alex Thwaites, Director of Electric Vehicles at OVO, added: “Partnering with Source means our customers can enjoy faster charging without changing their charging habits. By adding Source’s premium ultra-rapid hubs to the OVO Charge network, we’re giving drivers even greater access to reliable, high-speed charge points across the UK.”

Source: Information per e-mail