11 November 2024. London, UK - PayByPhone has announced the launch of a brand-new EV charging & payments feature, the latest addition to a range of a new services that are transforming the app from a simple parking tool into a full solution for essential vehicle needs. This new payment functionality complements our recent EV charging locator feature, which enables users to easily locate and get information on charging stations across the UK.
The proportion of new EVs on the UK’s roads has grown from just 6.6% in 2020, to 18.1% so far in 2024. Meanwhile, the UK is on track to install 100,000 public EV charging points by summer 2025, with the recent UK budget confirming £200m will be invested to achieve this figure. Thanks to this expanding infrastructure, consumers now have more choice and incentives to transition to EV vehicles. However, with so many charging options and providers, EV drivers have a lot to consider and manage, including separate apps to locate, access and pay for charging depending on where they are.
Powered by Plusurfing, the UK’s largest consolidated EV charging network, PayByPhone’s new EV payments feature connects EV and hybrid drivers to over 53,000 chargers in 19,000 locations nationwide. With access to 80% of the UK’s fast DC and HPC chargers, the PayByPhone app now offers drivers in the UK the most extensive choice for charging and paying in one seamless experience, enabling them to:
• Search for local charge points, filtering by networks, connector types, and minimum speeds
• Compare prices, view opening hours, get directions, and see real-time availability to efficiently plan journeys
• Pay for their charging session within a single app, providing a safer, more secure experience designed to help reduce QR code fraud - an ongoing concern in EV charging
• Manage their charging session remotely by monitoring the status and duration in-app
• View charging history and access all receipts in-app
Jonny Combe, CEO of PayByPhone, comments:
“PayByPhone’s promise has always been to simplify the journey of our motorists so that they can focus on what matters most. We are living this promise by evolving from a simple digital parking solution into a full-service app for drivers to manage all their vehicle needs. The launch of EV charging payment is the latest in a host of exciting new features we’re rolling out in our app. I’m delighted to offer EV drivers this new functionality to make their driving experience a simpler one.”
A recent market study conducted by PayByPhone shows that the average UK consumer is frustrated with managing multiple apps for their vehicle needs. In response to this demand for convenience and simplicity, PayByPhone is on a mission to simplify the vehicle management experience. The company has developed a range of new features that allow drivers to handle all their vehicle-related admin, all in one place. In addition to this latest launch of EV charging payments, ICE and hybrid drivers can also benefit from a Fuel price finder, which enables users to search for and get directions to the cheapest fuel sites nearby. Additionally, the MOT reminder & booking feature allows for easy scheduling and payment, saving users time and helping keep vehicles road safe. This makes it much easier for drivers to stay on top of essential maintenance and manage costs. For the first 2,000 MOT bookings before 31 December 2024, drivers will receive £5 off their MOT*.
These features complement PayByPhone’s original digital parking payment functionality, with many new vehicle management features launching soon.
* Discount will be automatically applied in app. Valid for the first 2000 MOT bookings made with the PayByPhone app between 00:01hrs 30/10/24 until 23:59hrs 31/12/24. Ensure you have the latest version of the app installed.
