Global commerce platform Wex has announced the expansion of its electric vehicle charging solution for Europe’s commercial fleets.

Wex’s solutions offer a unified charging software experience

Now live in five leading EV markets, including Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France, and expected to launch in Italy and the UK later this year, the portfolio of solutions can help businesses facing rising fuel costs and increasing regulatory pressures to reduce carbon emissions.

Fleet managers across the continent will increasingly have access to Wex’s EV charging platform, which includes both ‘En Route’ and ‘At-Home’ solutions. This platform allows businesses to manage their EV fleets effectively, with reports tailored to simplify operations, provide real-time insights into charging activity, and streamline billing and driver management.

Drivers can also benefit from the ‘EV Driver by Wex’ app, which provides access to over 830,000 charge points across Europe. The app enables drivers to locate charging stations, start and stop charging sessions, view charging station availability and pricing and track their charging history, offering convenience and flexibility on the road.

In addition, drivers of Plug&Charge-enabled vehicles can benefit from seamless payment processing, as their vehicle automatically authorises charging sessions without requiring manual interactions or the use of an RFID charge card. Plug&Charge operates independently, but the Wex app complements this capability by supporting the overall charging journey.

Adam Woolway, VP, head of global design, EV at Wex, said: “The demand for EVs in commercial fleets is rapidly growing as businesses increasingly adopt greener practices and cutting-edge technology. However, complexities around charging can act as a deterrent. Our new EV solution is designed to fuel simplicity and meet our customers wherever they are on their mixed energy journey. By bridging the global EV gap, fleet managers can focus on reaping both the environmental and economic benefits of the energy transition.”

Wex’s solutions offer a unified charging software experience. Features include comprehensive charge point network coverage, an easy-to-use app and a fleet management portal to enable managers to optimise EV fleet costs, monitor charging behaviour and minimise downtime.

“For more than 40 years Wex has supported millions of commercial vehicles around the globe,” added Woolway. “We’re now supplementing this experience with a team of established leaders from the EV industry to create solutions that are already helping fleets cost-effectively manage their transition to lower emission operations. The extension of our charging solution across Europe is the result of our continued investment in cutting-edge technologies. Managing mixed-energy fleets just got easier.”

In the next phase, Wex is looking to launch its EV solutions in Italy and the UK later this year, extending its support to additional markets with high EV growth potential.