Paua: The All-Stars of EV Charging – Solving the Industry’s Four Biggest Challenges

As businesses look to transition to electric vehicles (EVs),they often run into roadblocks that deter them from fully embracing the change. Paua listened closely to the industry's concerns and responded with innovative solutions that simplify EV charging for fleets. Here are the four major challenges that were holding businesses back from going electric—and how Paua tackled them head-on.

1. Access to Public Charging

One of the top struggles for businesses considering EV adoption was the limited access to public charging networks. Charging cards and apps were fragmented, causing inefficiencies for fleet operators.

Paua Access was our answer. It provides seamless access to 54,000 connectors across the UK with just one card and one app. Businesses receive a single bill across all the charging sessions and gain real-time insights through a fleet manager dashboard. We’ve made it easier than ever for fleets to charge nationwide.

2. Fair Reimbursement for Company Car Drivers

Without a fair, auditable method for reimbursing company car drivers, many businesses found it difficult to calculate accurate charging costs.

We built Paua Reimburse to solve this. Our HMRC-approved system is transparent, accurate, and easily auditable. It includes access to Paua’s charging network and extends coverage to all public chargers across the UK. With our driver app, company car drivers can easily track their expenses for home, public, and depot charging.

3. The High Cost of Public Charging

Public charging can be expensive, which dissuades drivers from relying on EVs. To tackle this, we introduced Paua Solo—a tax-efficient solution that operates in parallel with salary sacrifice schemes. Drivers can elect to sacrifice part of their gross salary each month, allowing them to save on tax while also reducing the cost of public charging. It’s a win for drivers and their employers. Ask your salary sacrifice provider if they offer Paua!

4. Limited Charging Infrastructure for Large Vehicles

Businesses with large fleets of vans and trucks faced an additional challenge: finding suitable charging facilities. Public charging points often aren’t designed for larger vehicles, and building private infrastructure can be costly.

That’s why we’re developing Paua Pins, an industry-first shared private infrastructure network. By collaborating with other industry leaders, we’re enabling businesses to share their existing infrastructure. This not only offers larger charging bays but also helps businesses maximise their return on investment (ROI) by opening up their chargers to others.

At Paua Tech, we are committed to solving the challenges that stand between businesses and their EV ambitions. By listening to the industry and collaborating with key partners, we’ve designed innovative solutions that streamline the EV charging process and provide The Next-Generation Fuel Card for businesses. We’re here to make the EV transition easier, more cost-effective, and more efficient for businesses across the UK.

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