Myenergi has agreed to supply its zappi smart electric vehicle (EV) home chargers to Openreach, supporting its fleet electrification plans.
The chargers offer speeds of up to 22kW and will be installed by OVO energy.
Zappi chargers were designed to utilise solar and off-peak energy tariffs where possible, through smart modes.
Openreach is also investing £3m in charging infrastructure across its operational sites.
Judy O’Keefe, director of fleet at Openreach, said: “We’re making strong progress on our journey to net zero, having invested in more than 5,000 electric vans and more than 2,500 home chargers already.
“Switching the majority of our fleet to electric by 2031 is a big challenge but this partnership is another important step – giving our engineers smart, reliable charging at home to support a greener future.
“We’ve also introduced an incentive programme to encourage smarter charging habits, focusing on home charging and using selected public Charge Point Operators.
“These incentives range from behind-the-barrier access to night-time discounts and driver perks.”
Openreach plans to grow its EV fleet by 2,000 by Q2 2026, contributing to BT Group’s goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2031.
Andrew Clint, CEO at myenergi, said: “We’re delighted that Openreach staff will soon be charging their new plug-in vehicles with zappi chargers.
“Transitioning such an extensive fleet is no mean feat, but developing the necessary infrastructure to ensure drivers can charge up at home is a huge step forward.
“With zappi, staff will benefit from one of the world’s smartest EV chargers – simple, intuitive and specifically designed to streamline the home charging process.
“Thanks to the myenergi app, you can control zappi, and the wider myenergi home energy management system (HEMS), with the touch of a button.
“Quick, simple and sustainable. It’s another important part our mission to accelerate the UK’s transition to sustainable transport and our commitment to powering the future of fleet electrification.”
