Energy supply business Drax is to streamline EV charging for its business customers with the launch of technology from EV charging payment expert Mina.

Drax EV charge card

Drax already offers a range of solutions to help fleets go electric and will now augment this with two new payment products for charging that will automatically direct the expenses to the company, slashing admin time for reimbursement and ensuring payment accuracy.

When charging at home, Mina Homecharge accurately pays driver’s charging costs direct to their energy supplier. For business drivers charging on the road, Mina Chargepass allows them to charge at no cost to the individual and combine the costs in a single monthly invoice sent directly to their employer.

For business drivers, it cuts the time and hassle of having to pay to charge or claim any expenses, as all costs will be charged back to their employer each month. The new solutions also help businesses maximise efficiency, removing the need to manage multiple expense claims, significantly reducing admin time for both the business and driver.

Adam Hall, director of energy services at Drax, said: “We’re always looking for ways to improve our business customers’ experience and offer them access to the services they’ve told us they need. Mina Homecharge and Chargepass are excellent solutions that allow organisations to give their EV drivers flexibility when it comes to where they charge their vehicles.”

Benefits to drivers from using Chargepass include the access to the fastest dedicated charging network to businesses, with 44% of chargers being either rapid or ultra-rapid. The network covers more than 11,000 public EV chargers across the UK, with plans to grow considerably over the coming months.

Ashley Tate, CEO and co-founder, Mina said: “Working with credible partners such as Drax is really important to ensure we’re able to reach more businesses. Drax offers businesses an extensive range of services for the fleet and workplace charging markets and we’re delighted to be part of that product mix.

“One of the biggest challenges businesses face is how to pay for their drivers’ EV charging costs fairly and that can be a very complex area to navigate. By offering Mina, Drax can simplify the process for their business customers enabling companies to transition to electric vehicles with ease.”