EV drivers now have a new tool at their disposal: Zapmap's charging card, designed to simplify the process of locating and utilizing charging stations.
Zapmap Launches New Charging Card for Electric Vehicle Users
The Zapmap EV app has introduced a new charging card designed to make electric vehicle (EV) charging easier and more convenient for drivers across the UK. The new Zapmap charging card is currently available to Zapmap Premium Annual subscribers for a small fee, with plans to roll it out to all users later this summer [1][2].
With the new Zapmap charging card, EV drivers can start a charge at compatible charging points with a quick tap of the physical card, which is linked to the Zapmap app and its digital payment system. The card is fully integrated into the Zapmap app and currently supports more than 30 EV charging networks, providing access to over 40,000 chargers across the UK [1][3].
Users can add their debit card details within the Zapmap app and order their card to use it. The card works by consolidating access and payment options, allowing users to pay for charging either via the card or directly within the app. This means that drivers won't have to juggle multiple phone apps to manage their charging needs [1].
The Zapmap charging card is intended to help more people switch to electric cars by offering a streamlined, app-linked payment solution. According to Melanie Shufflebotham, Zapmap's COO and co-founder, "We're here to help drivers charge with confidence" [1][4][5].
Compared to contactless payments, the Zapmap card is specifically designed to work with Zapmap’s broad network of chargers, ensuring compatibility and centralized billing through their platform. Contactless payments remain less widely supported at EV chargers in the UK and usually require individual transaction processing per network or operator. However, with the Zapmap card, multiple networks are integrated into one payment solution, simplifying charging across different providers for the driver [1][3].
When using the new Zapmap charging card, the session and a receipt for charging will appear automatically within the app. This feature provides users with a clear record of their charging history, making it easier to manage their EV charging expenses.
In summary, the Zapmap charging card offers a convenient and reliable payment solution for EV drivers in the UK, making it potentially more convenient than standalone contactless payments at EV charge points. The card works seamlessly with the Zapmap app and is set to roll out to all Zapmap users later this summer.
- The Zapmap charging card, designed for EV drivers, is integrated into the Zapmap app and supports over 30 EV charging networks across the UK.
- The new Zapmap charging card consolidates access and payment options, allowing users to pay for charging either via the card or directly within the app.
- By offering a streamlined, app-linked payment solution, the Zapmap charging card is intended to help more people switch to electric cars.
- Compared to contactless payments, the Zapmap card is specifically designed to work with Zapmap's broad network of chargers, ensuring compatibility and centralized billing.
- With the Zapmap charging card, users can start a charge at compatible charging points with a quick tap of the physical card, and a session and receipt for charging will appear automatically within the app.
