ChargePlace Scotland, the nation’s national EV charging network, has partnered with Zapmap as a payment partner.
Zapmap app users can now use Zap-Pay, its in-app payment solution, to quickly and easily pay for charging across more than 2,800 charge points throughout Scotland, in addition to the tens of thousands of locations already integrated into the payment solution.
Zap-Pay uses a credit or debit card to pay for charging, and was launched with a mission to include all the key charge point networks across the UK.
The payment solution avoids the hassle of using different payment methods across the various charge point operators, providing a way to pay for EV charging across networks from within the familiar Zapmap app.
ChargePlace Scotland operates with the support of Transport Scotland, the national transport agency for the country.
The network is managed by Evolt Charging – formerly known as SWARCO Smart Charging – and encompasses charge points located from Shetland to the Scottish Borders, with new charge points installed regularly.
Individual charge points within the network are owned by various entities, including local authorities, public bodies, charities, and private businesses that have received grants to install them.
Chris Waldron, Transport Scotland, said, “The Scottish Government is fully committed to tackling climate change and phasing out the need for petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030 to deliver a healthier, cleaner and greener Scotland for current and future generations.
“ChargePlace Scotland has played a significant role in the transition to zero emission vehicles over the last decade.
“A roaming partnership with Zapmap will help us to continue on that journey towards a transport system that is sustainable, inclusive and accessible.”
