ChargePoint, a provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), is enhancing its software offering, enabling electric and mixed fuel fleets to find, use, and pay for charging from a single application (including driver reimbursement) when they charge their company EV at home.
ChargePoint provides fleet operators with an app version of their in-dash software, which has been supplied to over a dozen automotive manufacturers. For larger fleet management companies, ChargePoint offers the option to integrate their new technology into existing branded fleets via open API.
“We continue to bring to market new, innovative solutions that enable a frictionless charging experience for EV drivers and fleet operators alike,” said Rich Mohr, SVP of Americas at ChargePoint. “We are committed to enabling an unmatched driver experience with solutions such as home charging reimbursement, while also giving our customers optimal fleet management tools to minimize total cost of ownership.”
To enable reimbursement for home charging, organizations that manage take-home fleets can purchase ChargePoint’s Home Flex residential charging station for their drivers.
With this integration, company EV drivers can conveniently charge at home, eliminating the time and labor costs of stopping during the workday to fuel, while simultaneously reducing residential electricity rates. When a driver needs to charge on the road, the software enables access to more than 900,000 global charging locations. Fuel card provider WEX is one of the early partners that has integrated ChargePoint technology within their own offering.
The software includes a comprehensive portfolio that enables fleet operators to gain enhanced insight and metrics into driver performance, including preferred pricing, proactive monitoring, and reporting. Comprehensive reports on charging activity, energy usage, and costs help fleet operators identify opportunities for efficiency based on when and where their drivers charge.
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