EV payment specialist Paythru has partnered with FinTech Adyen to co-develop an omni-channel payments platform for EV charging.

The collaboration aims to unify the various payments options for electric vehicle charging into a single platform, in an environment where drivers are currently faced with different payment methods depending on the charging point.

The partnership will see Adyen's platform integrated with Paythru's software and expertise in electric vehicle payment functionality, enabling drivers to pay with their chosen payment method, which can be easily processed and assigned to the charging point operator.

Adyen’s platform, already used by well-known names such as Uber and Spotify, supports a wide range of payment methods, from credit cards and digital wallets (such as Apple Pay and Google Pay) to bank transfers. Local payment methods, both online and in-person or in-app, are also supported.

The new technology will offer support for over 100 global payment methods in more than 100 countries, including mobile wallets and fuel cards, as well as Plug & Charge (ISO 15118) readiness, an international standard for electric vehicle charging that simplifies the process by automatically authenticating and authorising charging sessions when drivers connect their vehicles.

It will also incorporate a range of digital features to boost user experience such as emailed digital receipts and real-time data integration.

Nicole Olbe, UK&I managing director at Adyen, said that faster vehicle adoption requires a faster charging experience, and that this means not only widely available infrastructure, but also ease of payment.

“Drivers should be able to charge their vehicles without navigating lots of apps or unclear pricing,” she said.

Keith Brown, managing director of Paythru, said the partnership underpins the company’s strategic shift from being an EV payment provider to a full-service EV commerce platform.

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