Rightcharge to rival Allstar with new card for public EV chargers

Rightcharge has launched a public charging card that gives electric company car and van drivers the ability to pay at 38 public charging networks across the UK.

An app, launched alongside the new payment card, also gives access to a public charging map that provides real-time updates on charger availability, connectivity options, charger types and pricing.

Charlie Cook, CEO of Rightcharge, told Fleet News that it is positioning the new card as a direct rival to Allstar, with Rightcharge and Allstar giving similar access to the majority of the UK's public chargers.

Rightcharge's network, which currently stands at 57,000, is also set to grow further as more providers join.

The Allstar network gives access to 58,000 public chargers.

Cook says that the main reason fleets are choosing its new offering is its home reimbursement solution. 

He explained: “We’ve created API integrations into almost all energy suppliers, so we know when a driver switches.

“There’s no need for them to manually notify us, which is the main cause of headaches for fleet managers who have to go back and reconcile a few months of inaccurate reimbursements.” 

Fleets can provide their drivers with access to the Rightcharge card and app, through a flat fee of £4.99 per driver per month.

Rightcharge says that companies can benefit from flexible payment options to either cover the cost of their drivers’ public charging upfront via a consolidated monthly bill or enable drivers to download an expense report for later reimbursement.

The Rightcharge app also features fixed and dynamic discounts on public charging networks, while providing analytics on charging habits, costs and carbon savings, available at both the driver and fleet level, which are exportable for further in-depth analysis.

Rightcharge says that, unlike other providers, it directly integrates with energy providers, pulling live data for reimbursements, even for homes without a smart meter.

Fleet drivers automatically receive a monthly credit on their energy bills for charging their work vehicles at home.

Cook said: “We launched our advanced home reimbursement product for fleets in spring this year, and we have seen an amazing uptake by some of the largest fleets in the country.

“Being able to combine this with the Rightcharge card means we can deliver the full EV charging payment solution to them. This marks a significant milestone in our mission to simplify EV charging for businesses and drivers.

“By consolidating payments, exclusive discounts, and providing comprehensive cost and carbon analytics, we are excited to be empowering fleets and their drivers to seamlessly navigate the home and public charging landscape.”

Cook added that it also a solution in the pipeline to incentivise fleet drivers to charge on cheaper home energy tariff (’split savings’) plus AI voice-controlled charger navigation to help fleet drivers find the best charger while on the move.