Paua has expanded its roaming network for EV charging, offering fleets access to 10,000 charge point connectors across the country. 

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Said to be the UK’s largest independent EV roaming network for business, it’s been established on the back of new contracts. Brands in the network now include Osprey, Fastned, Ionity, Connected Kerb, Char.gy and Mer. 

It’s the latest development for Paua, which was founded in 2020 to solve the problem of EV charging by providing a single interface for organisations and fleets to pay for EV charging, obtain receipts and claim VAT refunds. 

By partnering with charging networks, Paua provides fleets with access to charge points throughout the UK via a single app and EV charge card to drivers, overcoming the challenges of charging.  

A 2021 survey by the business found that 40% of fleets avoid public charging, with government research indicating that 54% of future EV drivers view public charging as a barrier. By providing fleets with seamless access to public charging infrastructure, Paua is helping UK fleets transition from petrol and diesel vehicles ahead of the 2030 ICE phase-out. 

Niall Riddell, CEO and co-founder of Paua, said: “We’ve now developed the UK’s largest business network for electric vehicle charge points. The reason for our success comes down to the fact that we provide a great value-add for our customers, as we make EV fleet admin simple. We provide a great way for the UK’s public charge point networks to connect with historically under-served business customers.” 

Today’s milestone of 10,000 connectors follows new funding earlier this year from investors. The oversubscribed pre-seed round in January 2022 was led by Seedcamp, and also saw participation from Speedinvest, Octopus Ventures and angel investors – including former directors from RWE, Ovo and SSE.  

Andreas Schwarzenbrunner, partner at Speedinvest, commented: “Simplifying the electric vehicle charging experience for businesses is critical to mass adoption of EVs. Companies like Paua help tackle climate change by providing technology that improves the driver’s experience and therefore reduces barriers to going electric. We are happy to back the team in achieving that mission!”