Pod has signed up Zapmap as a payment partner, simplifying EV charging for users of its public network.

Pod is known for its range of EV charging solutions for homes and businesses, but also operates public Pod Point chargers that make up one of the UK’s largest AC networks in the UK. Zapmap utilisation data indicates that it covers some 10% of all public charging sessions.

Under the new partnership, Zapmap users can now pay for charging via the app at over 5,000 publicly accessible Pod chargers across more than 1,500 locations. This includes Tesco supermarkets as well as key shopping, leisure, hotel and restaurant destinations throughout the country.

Pod’s charging network joins the 50,000-plus other chargers across 40+ networks already integrated into the Zapmap payment solution, spanning on-street, destination and en-route charge points, with more being integrated all the time.

The payment solution was launched with a mission to include all the key charge point networks across the UK and means drivers can avoid having to use different payment methods across various charge point operators. Zapmap users just add a credit or debit card and use it to pay for EV charging.

Drivers paying with Zapmap are also able to view their charging history, receive live status updates and download receipts to track their spending. They can also use both Apple Pay and Google Pay on all devices that accept payment through Zapmap.

Barry Adley, chief operating officer at Pod, said: “This collaboration brings together two longstanding pioneers in EV charging, giving drivers trust and confidence that they have access to reliable charging when they need it on the go.”

Matt Lloyd, head of CPO networks at Zapmap, went on: “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.

“Destination charging is a vital part of the charging mix, with Pod delivering charging opportunities for people to charge as they go about their daily lives.”