In an innovative move to relieve the cost burden of electric vehicle (EV) charging for Tesla owners in Australia, Origin, a leading energy firm, has unveiled its EV Power Up service. This service, available through Origin’s dedicated smartphone app, offers Tesla drivers an opportunity to charge their vehicles at the remarkably low rate of 8c/kWh, provided they do so during times when electricity costs hit their daily low. The ingenious aspect of this service is the utilization of off-peak rates, effectively dodging the high costs typically associated with peak hours.The brilliance of Origin’s EV Power Up service lies in its simplicity and focus on consumer ease. Tesla drivers simply need to connect their EV to the charger and schedule a completion time via the app. From there, the service ensures clever charge management, guaranteeing the use of low-rate electricity even without user supervision. The financial benefits of this service are substantial, with Tesla owners standing to save up to AU$452 on an annual basis when compared to regular home charging rates. For those transitioning from traditional combustion engine vehicles to Teslas, the savings could jump to over AU$1,800 per year.
