WEX introduced WEX EV Depot, which enables simple, secure, and frictionless charging at private chargers when using the WEX Fleet Card.
“As fleet managers shift from internal combustion engines to EVs, they face the challenge of consolidating data across different types of chargers and fueling stations for operational efficiency,” says Carlos Carriedo, chief operating officer, Americas Payments & Mobility at WEX. “With WEX EV Depot, we are helping customers navigate the complexity of infrastructure rollout and giving them tools to operate efficiently at scale with a 360-degree solution.”
Key takeaways:
· The newest addition to WEX’s comprehensive charging platform includes the existing public charging En Route and At-Home solutions, making it what is said tob e the first fleet management business in North America to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging payments across depot, public, and at-home charging locations.
· WEX EV Depot is included in an integrated reporting system that allows fleets to manage all EV charges from any charging source or fuel transactions, on a WEX fleet credit line.
- Fewer cards are needed, simplifying onboarding and ongoing operations.
- The platform will include the WEX EV Depot Mapping tool, which allows fleets to direct EV drivers to their preferred depot or private charging locations, regardless of whether chargers are connected to the internet or not.
- It also helps reduce downtime by scheduling charging overnight.
- For drivers, a WEX-issued RFID tag ensures frictionless and secure EV charging payments at private chargers, in addition to the WEX public network comprising nearly 150,000 charging stations.
- WEX DriverDash, WEX’s mobile payment app, allows for touch-free in-app charger activation for cross-vendor public and private chargers.
- And, the number of cards needed to access chargers is significantly reduced.
“WEX EV Depot provides a wealth of benefits to our EV and mixed-fleet customers with comprehensive payment integration, the EV Depot Mapping tool, and robust data security,” Carreido adds. “It offers a simple way to enhance operational and financial efficiency and accelerate lower-emissions goals.”
