Pre-authorisation places a temporary hold on a driver’s credit or debit card before a charging session begins. The hold confirms the card is valid and ensures there are sufficient funds to cover the eventual cost of the charge – the…
EV payment specialist Paythru has partnered with global fintech leader Adyen to co-develop a next-generation, omni-channel payments platform for EV charging. The collaboration aims to address the problem of inconsistent EV charging payments – where EV drivers face different payment…
Most EV drivers would like charging apps to offer more services beyond just charge point location and payment options. That’s according to our recent survey conducted in partnership with The EV Café. We asked 200 EV drivers how they would…
In the world of cricket, Rob Keogh is a name synonymous with resilience and adaptability. But recently, he's taken on a new challenge beyond the cricket pitch – joining the electric vehicle (EV) revolution with the support of Paythru. Rob's…
With the ascendancy of digital-only parking solutions, it’s becoming increasingly evident that the challenges that have long plagued the parking sector are largely similar to those currently faced by the electric vehicle (EV) industry. But, by connecting to the apps…
On top of ongoing uncertainty regarding battery range and the availability of chargepoints, drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) now have something else to worry about. The latest in a catalogue of concerns, ‘payment anxiety’ arises from not knowing how much…
The nature of fleets is changing. According to Visa, 45 per cent of fleet operators have moved at least partially to electric or hybrid vehicles, with almost three-quarters (73%) planning to transition to sustainable alternative fuels within the next five…
EV payment specialist Paythru has launched Paythru Contactless – an easy way for all EV chargers to offer contactless payment. The forthcoming Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 mandate that all public charge points above 8 kW must enable users to…
Sara Sloman, Chief Strategy Officer of Paythru, looks at the unintended consequences of the government’s proposal to mandate a standardised payment system for EV charging. The proposed retrofitting of contactless card readers onto EV charging hardware by the UK government…
Cloud-based EV payment specialist Paythru is partnering with one of Europe’s leading charge point operators to support its entry into the UK market. The move sees Paythru providing a customisable app platform to the Netherlands-based Opcharge for its first EV…