New EV charging solution from Wex being rolled out across Europe

A new electric vehicle (EV) charging platform aimed at commercial fleets is being rolled out across Europe.

Now live in five markets, including Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France, it is due to be launched in the UK and Italy later this year.

The charging platform includes both ‘En Route’ and ‘At-Home’ solutions, which allows businesses to manage their EV fleets, with reports tailored to simplify operations, provide real-time insights into charging activity, and streamline billing and driver management.

Drivers will also benefit from the ‘EV Driver by Wex’ app, which provides access to over 830,000 charge points across Europe. 

The app enables drivers to locate charging stations, start and stop charging sessions, view charging station availability and pricing and track their charging history.

In addition, drivers of Plug & Charge-enabled vehicles can benefit from payment processing, as their vehicle automatically authorises charging sessions without requiring manual interactions or the use of an RFID charge card. 

While Plug&Charge operates independently, the Wex app aims to complement this capability by supporting the overall charging journey.

“The demand for EVs in commercial fleets is rapidly growing as businesses increasingly adopt greener practices and cutting-edge technology,” said Adam Woolway, VP, head of global design, EV. “However, complexities around charging can act as a deterrent. 

“Our new EV solution is designed to fuel simplicity and meet our customers wherever they are on their mixed energy journey. 

“By bridging the global EV gap, fleet managers can focus on reaping both the environmental and economic benefits of the energy transition.”

He added: “For more than 40 years Wex has supported millions of commercial vehicles around the globe. We’re now supplementing this experience with a team of established leaders from the EV industry to create solutions that are already helping fleets cost-effectively manage their transition to lower emission operations. 

“The extension of our charging solution across Europe is the result of our continued investment in cutting-edge technologies. Managing mixed-energy fleets just got easier.”