In this episode of EV Musings, Gary discusses the complexities of paying for electric vehicle charging, comparing it to the ease of paying for other services like parking or petrol. He explores various payment methods, including contactless, RFID, apps, and roaming services, and argues that a roaming RFID card is the most efficient solution.

The episode also features Sara Sloman from Paythru, who discusses "payment anxiety" and the challenges drivers face with pre-authorisations, variable pricing, and failed payments. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of plug-and-charge technology and the importance of roaming agreements.

Guest Details:

This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.

Links in the show notes:

• The Public Chargepoints 2023 review - The EV Musings Podcast
• Overcoming Payment Anxiety in EV Charging - Paythru
• This town is going to cover its cemetery with solar canopies - Cool thing

Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk

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Mentioned in this episode:

Zap Pay

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With Zap-Pay, EV drivers can easily pay for charging across multiple networks, all within the Zapmap app. No need for juggling multiple apps or accounts- Zap-Pay simplifies the entire process by enabling seamless payments across a wide range of networks.
With Zap-Pay, you’ll not only streamline your payments but also get access to a range of other features:
- Track your charging history at any time
- Receive live status updates while your car is charging
- Easily download VAT receipts for your records
- And, as an added bonus, Zapmap Premium customers get charging discounts when paying with Zap-Pay.
It’s incredibly easy to start: after installing the app, simply add a payment card, or use Apple Pay or Google Pay, and you’re ready to go.
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