Which cars and chargers work with Intelligent Octopus Go?
The car and charger brands Octopus listed as available on 2 November 2026, what it means for Tesla owners, and what to do if yours isn't supported.
- Checked 9 November 2026
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Quick answer
The Octopus Energy referral code is sepia-star-913: open https://share.octopus.energy/sepia-star-913 to use it. £50 credit each for a home, £75 for a business or charity (checked 9 November 2026). There's no code box at sign-up: the code is the end of the link, so open the link before you get a quote.
Cars: on 2 November 2026, Octopus's public device data listed models from 13 car brands as available for Intelligent Octopus Go: Audi, BMW, CUPRA, Ford, Mini, Nissan, Polestar, Porsche, Renault, SEAT, Skoda, Tesla, Volkswagen. Octopus itself says the tariff works with "over 280 cars".
Chargers: 15 charger brands were listed as available, including Ohme, Hypervolt, myenergi zappi, Wallbox Pulsar, Andersen and Indra. The Tesla Wall Connector wasn't, so Tesla drivers connect the car instead.
Not on the list? A supported smart charger can make an unsupported car work, or choose Octopus Go, which works with any EV. Always confirm with Octopus's official "Will it work for me?" checker, because Octopus says it can't guarantee compatibility.
Cars listed as available
This is a dated summary of the car brands and model families that Octopus's public device data marked as generally available for Intelligent Octopus Go on 2 November 2026. Not every year or version of each model is included, so check your exact car.
| Brand | Model families listed |
|---|---|
| Audi | e-tron, Q4, Q6 and Q8 e-tron, A6 e-tron, e-tron GT, plus plug-in hybrids (A3, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8) |
| BMW | i3, i4, i5, i7, i8, iX, iX1, iX2, iX3, plus plug-in hybrids (225e, 330e, 530e, 7 Series, X1, X2, X3, X5, XM, M5) |
| CUPRA | Born, Raval, Tavascan, plus Formentor, Leon and Terramar e-Hybrid |
| Ford | Mustang Mach-E, Explorer, Capri, Puma Gen-E, E-Transit, E-Transit Custom, E-Transit Courier, e-Tourneo |
| Mini | Cooper E/SE, Aceman, Countryman |
| Nissan | Ariya |
| Polestar | Polestar 2, Polestar 4 |
| Porsche | Taycan, Macan Electric, Cayenne Electric, plus Cayenne and Panamera E-Hybrid |
| Renault | Renault 4 and 5 E-Tech, Megane E-Tech, Scenic E-Tech, Zoe ZE50 |
| SEAT | Mii Electric, Leon eHybrid |
| Skoda | Elroq, Enyaq, Epiq, Peaq, Citigo-e iV, plus Octavia, Superb and Kodiaq plug-in hybrids |
| Tesla | Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X |
| Volkswagen | ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7, ID. Buzz, ID. Polo, e-Golf, e-Up!, plus plug-in hybrids (Golf, Passat, Tiguan, Tayron, Touareg, Arteon, Multivan) |
Chargers listed as available
If Octopus can't connect to your car, it can control charging through a supported smart charger instead. Octopus says a charger connection is less precise, because it tops the battery up by a relative amount rather than reading the car's exact charge level.
| Brand | Models listed |
|---|---|
| Andersen | A2, A3, Quartz |
| Cord | Cord Lite, Cord One, Cord Zero |
| Deta.e | eDock2 |
| Enphase | IQ EV Charger 2 |
| go-e | CORE, Gemini |
| Hypervolt | Home 2, Home 3, Home 3 Pro |
| Indra | Pioneer, Smart Lux, Smart Pro |
| myenergi | zappi (all models) |
| NexBlue | Edge, Point, Point 2 |
| Ohme | Home, Home Pro, ePod, GO charging cables |
| Simpson & Partners | Home Basic, Home Plus |
| Sync Energy | Wall Charger 2 |
| VCHRGD | Seven Pro, Seven Tethered, Seven Untethered |
| Wallbox | Pulsar Plus, Pulsar Max, Pulsar Pro |
| waEV-charge | EV1, EV1i, EV1s Smart Charger |
Tesla owners: connect the car, not the Wall Connector
This site's author, Aaron, charges a Tesla Model 3 and a Model Y at home on two Tesla Wall Connectors, so this setup matters here. In Octopus's device data on 2 November 2026, the Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X were listed as available, but the Tesla Wall Connector wasn't listed as a supported charger connection. So with a Tesla, you connect the car in the Octopus app and Octopus controls charging through the car. The Wall Connector just supplies the power.
Octopus's tips for Teslas and other cars: turn off any charging schedule in the car or charger so it doesn't fight Octopus's schedule, connect the car while it's at home (Octopus uses that location as "home"), and leave it plugged in so it can sleep between checks.
Two EVs on one account
Octopus's Intelligent Octopus Go FAQ groups car brands like this:
| Group | Rule |
|---|---|
| Ford, Tesla | Any number of cars from this group. Can be mixed with the next group and one car from the 'limited' group. |
| Audi, BMW, Mini, CUPRA, Nissan, Porsche, SEAT, Skoda, Volkswagen | More than one car allowed, but they must be different brands. |
| Renault, Polestar | Only one car from this group per account. |
| Chargers | Only one charger connection, and it must be the only device on the account. |
What compatibility gets you
- Whole-home off-peak from 23:30 to 05:30 every night.
- Up to 6 hours of smart charging in every 24 hours at the off-peak rate, whenever Octopus schedules it. Octopus says the 6 hours count actual charging time, not time plugged in.
- Off-peak rate: 6.50p/kWh on the Intelligent Octopus Go Max variable version (9.90p/kWh on the Intelligent Octopus Go variable version from 5 November) in every region, or 7.90p/kWh on the 12-month fix in London (Octopus public price data, 9 November 2026). See the Intelligent Octopus Go guide.
- You also need a smart meter sending half-hourly readings and the Octopus app.
New to Octopus? Switch with the referral link, then check your car and move to Intelligent Octopus Go
Check your car or charger
Use Octopus's official "Will it work for me?" checker on the Intelligent Octopus Go page. If your car or charger isn't supported, Octopus Go works with any EV.
Switch to Octopus with the referral link
Open the referral link before you get a quote and sign up online. Octopus says new customers switch to its standard tariff, Flexible Octopus, first. The switch usually takes about 3 days.
Get a smart meter Octopus can read
You need a SMETS2 or Secure SMETS1 smart meter sending half-hourly readings. Octopus says connecting to a meter usually takes around 14 days, and it can book an installation once you've switched if you need one.
Move to Intelligent Octopus Go
Once your switch is complete, Octopus will help you move to Intelligent Octopus Go. You accept the terms, then connect your car or charger in the Octopus app (iOS 14+ or Android 7+).
Get your £50 credit
Your £50 referral credit is added after your first Direct Debit, usually about 4 weeks after you join. Intelligent Octopus Go comes as a variable version with no exit fee, or a 12-month fix with a £50 exit fee.
Questions
Does Intelligent Octopus Go work with a Tesla?
Yes. On 2 November 2026, Octopus's device data listed the Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X as generally available, and its FAQ puts Tesla in its 'Universal' group, so you can add more than one Tesla to the same account. A few individual Tesla model-year entries were marked not available, so check yours in Octopus's checker.
Does Intelligent Octopus Go work with a Tesla Wall Connector?
Not as a charger connection. On 2 November 2026, Octopus's device data listed the Tesla Wall Connector as not available for a charger integration. Tesla drivers connect the car instead, and Octopus says that when both your car and charger are compatible it guides you to connect the car anyway, because car connections give it better data.
My car isn't on the list. Can I still get Intelligent Octopus Go?
Possibly. Octopus says you can use Intelligent Octopus Go with a supported smart charger, and that it installs chargers from £949 including standard installation. If neither your car nor your charger is supported, Octopus Go works with any EV, with cheap electricity from 00:30 to 05:30.
Can I connect two EVs to Intelligent Octopus Go?
Yes, depending on the brands. Octopus's FAQ says Ford and Tesla cars can be added in any number; Audi, BMW, Mini, CUPRA, Nissan, Porsche, SEAT, Skoda and Volkswagen cars can be combined if they're different brands; only one Renault or Polestar is allowed per account; and a charger connection must be the only device on the account.
Do Kia, Hyundai, MG or Volvo work with Intelligent Octopus Go?
Not through a car connection, on 2 November 2026. Octopus's device data listed models from Hyundai, Kia, MG, Peugeot, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volvo but marked them all as not available. You could still use a supported smart charger, or choose Octopus Go.
How many hours of cheap charging do I get?
Up to 6 hours of smart charging in every 24 hours at the off-peak rate, plus 23:30 to 05:30 for your whole home. Octopus says the 6 hours count actual charging time, and anything beyond them is billed at your day rate.
Can I use the referral link if I'm switching for Intelligent Octopus Go?
The Octopus Energy referral code is sepia-star-913: open https://share.octopus.energy/sepia-star-913 to use it. £50 credit each for a home, £75 for a business or charity (checked 9 November 2026). There's no code box at sign-up: open the link before you get a quote and sign up online. Forgot the link? Octopus says you can tell it the code afterwards, as long as you signed up directly on its website. Octopus switches new customers to Flexible Octopus first, then you move to Intelligent Octopus Go once your smart meter is connected.
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