Pod Point has partnered with Zapmap to streamline payments across its public charging network, according to company officials. The integration allows EV drivers to pay for charging sessions directly through the Zapmap app at over 5,000 Pod Point locations across the UK.
Pod Point operates approximately 10% of the UK’s public charging sessions.
The partnership connects Pod Point’s network of charge sites across 1,500 locations with Zapmap’s payment platform. Drivers can now use a single payment method instead of managing different apps and cards for various charging networks.
Pod Point joins more than 40 charge point operators already integrated into the Zapmap app. The platform lets drivers view charging history, receive real-time status updates, and download receipts for expense tracking.
EV drivers can add credit or debit cards to their Zapmap account for seamless payments. The app also supports Apple Pay and Google Pay for contactless transactions.
Industry Response
Barry Adley, Pod Point’s chief operations officer, emphasized the partnership’s role in improving accessibility.
“We are thrilled to partner with Zapmap to enhance the charging experience on our public network by giving drivers a new way to pay, testament to our mission to make driving an EV easy and accessible for all,” Adley said.
He noted that the collaboration brings together two established companies in the EV charging space.
Matt Lloyd, Zapmap’s head of CPO networks, highlighted the importance of destination charging infrastructure.
“Integrating Pod’s network into Zapmap’s pay functionality is a great result for both current and future EV drivers, delivering straightforward and accessible payment across one of the most extensive and widely used charging networks in the country,” Lloyd said.
Lloyd emphasized that destination charging provides opportunities for drivers to charge during daily activities.
Pricing Structure
Pod Point’s charging costs vary by location and charging speed. Slow 7kW chargers at Tesco supermarket locations cost approximately 44p per kWh.
Rapid chargers delivering speeds above 50kW range from 60p to 80p per kWh depending on the specific site.
The pricing reflects the typical structure across the UK’s public charging network – slower AC charging at lower rates and faster DC charging at premium prices for convenience.
