Osprey
Osprey was founded in 2016 and built one of the first dedicated ultra-rapid DC charging networks in the UK. It focuses on well-located sites — pub chains, garden centres and A-road retail parks — rather than motorway services. Its partnership with Octopus Electroverse gives Electroverse card and app users access to variable low-price "Plunge" sessions.
Live UK site count LIVE
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Source: Open Charge Map real-time database
Driver satisfaction
1,377+
350+
300 kW
A-roads, retail & pubs
Pricing
PAYG (contactless)
87p/kWh (contactless)
Off-peak / app rate
App price: 82p/kWh — 10% off weekends
No membership scheme. Download the free Osprey app for 82p/kWh and a 10% weekend discount (74p/kWh). Osprey also participates in Octopus Electroverse Plunge Pricing for very low-cost off-peak sessions.
Connectors & payment
CONNECTOR TYPES
- CCS DC (50–300 kW)
- CHAdeMO
PAYMENT METHODS
- Contactless bank card
- Osprey App
- RFID card
- Octopus Electroverse
Pros & cons
✓ Pros
- No subscription needed
- Weekend app discount (74p/kWh)
- Octopus Electroverse Plunge Pricing can give very low rates
- Up to 300 kW charging speed
- Pub and garden centre sites are pleasant
✗ Cons
- 87p/kWh contactless is expensive
- Network smaller than rivals
- Mainly concentrated on transport corridors
Octary driver tips
💡 Insider tips for Osprey
Always use the Osprey app or Octopus Electroverse — the 5p/kWh saving plus weekend discounts add up. Keep an eye on Plunge Pricing through Electroverse for occasional very cheap sessions.
Where to find them
📍 Pub and garden centre car parks
📍 Major A-road retail sites
📍 Transport hubs
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