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Electric vehicles

Charging ahead to net zero

We recognise that the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) can be a little overwhelming.

That's why we've created a first in the market offering with Octopus Energy to help you confidently choose the right charging solution for your business.

What are Octopus offering Ulster Bank customers?

The right charging technology to meet your charging needs

Market leading customer service

All of the above are provided by Octopus Energy. To be able to access this offering in full, you must take advantage of the charging point element. Some elements also require you to sign up as an Octopus customer.

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Octopus Energy’s mission is to drive forward the affordable green revolution.

It supplies 100% renewable electricity and gas to over 6 million UK homes and 75,000 businesses.

The business benefits of switching to electric vehicles

  • You can apply for up to 40 charge point installations, each could be eligible for £350 discount with the government's OLEV grant. This could equal a maximum total of £14,000 
  • Government grants available for new electric business vehicles between £1,000-£5,000. Eligibility criteria applies
  • All EVs are exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty, Congestion Charge, ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) and LEZ (Low Emission Zone) charges
  • Benefit in kind rate fixed at 2% until 2025

All statements concerning taxation are based on our best understanding of current legislation. Levels and bases of taxation can change at any time.

What next?

Step 1

Explore the Octopus offering

Select “Start your enquiry" and you’ll be taken to the Octopus website.

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Step 2

Sign up

Select as many of the Octopus offerings as you wish by following the enquiry forms on the Octopus website.

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Step 3

Talk to us

Speak to your usual bank contact or visit our website to explore your finance options

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Security may be required. Product fees may apply. Finance is only available for business purposes.

Ready to enquire?

Click the button below and we’ll take you to an Octopus Energy website, where you will be asked to provide required information and submit your query.

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By clicking “Start your enquiry,” you confirm that you understand that any subsequent dealings between you and Octopus Energy are solely between you and Octopus Energy and that neither Ulster Bank nor any member of the NatWest Group will be party to or responsible for those dealings.

NatWest Group provides no representation, warranty or guarantee as to the quality or fitness for purpose of any of Octopus Energy's products or services. NatWest Group shall not be responsible for, nor do or shall they accept any liability for, the products or services provided by Octopus Energy to you, including any advice, product or process by which Octopus Energy's products or services are sold or provided by or on behalf of them to you.

FAQs

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Ready to become a greener business?

If you’d like to find out more about how we could help you invest in your charging infrastructure, please contact your relationship manager or your usual bank contact.

You can view our climate support for businesses products and services for businesses, along with financial options and useful resources, on our climate support for businesses hub.

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