New app to make charging electric vehicles simpler

A NEW app has launched that allows electric vehicle (EV) owners to charge across multiple providers using a single service.

Called Zap-Pay, it’s run by Zap-Map, which is a service that shows EV owners the location of public charging points across the UK.

As it stands, EV owners must have accounts across various different providers. While many allow users to pay using a contactless card, a recent survey of more than

1,600 EV drivers by Zap-Map

Move up to Elegance and you’ll find larger 18-inch alloy wheels included in the car’s specification, as well as a rear-view camera and adaptive cruise control. Inside, Elegance cars benefit from a leather-wrapped steering wheel and heated seats, among other features. Finally, there’s the R-Line, which found 68% were concerned about being able to access a charge point when needed. The app will include the map of charging locations, as well as live status updates, charging history, PDF VAT receipts and 24/7 customer support. Zap-Pay will launch initially for use on the Engenie network, with ESB EV Solutions, LiFe and Hubsta joining soon after. The service will then be spread across more UK networks in 2021 to cover the whole country.

adds 19-inch alloy wheels, dual exhaust tips on either side of the redesigned rear bumper and a sunroof. Shooting Brake cars benefit from a larger panoramic sunroof, too. The choice between a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel or a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol will be available initially, before being joined by a smaller 1.5-litre petrol, a plug-in hybrid and a performanceorientated R version.