Paua announces UK's largest EV business roaming network of 10,000 chargepoints

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Paua EV charge card team. Pedro Marchante. Amelia Riddell. Andre Pinho. Niall Riddell

Paua electric fuel card app being used on Osprey rapid electric vehicle chargepoint

Paua electric fuel card solution (app & card) in use at a Fastned charging station in Kent

Paua has established the UK's largest independent EV roaming Network for business of 10,000 chargepoint connectors. One EV charge card, one app and one bill.

We've now developed the UK's largest business network for electric vehicle chargepoints. We provide a great value-add for our customers, as we make EV fleet admin simple.” — Niall RiddellCLACTON ON SEA, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, April 26, 2022 /EINPresswire.com / -- Paua , a roaming network for electric vehicle (EV) charging, today announces that it has established the UK's largest independent EV roaming network for business, with Paua agreeing contracts providing fleets with access to 10,000 chargepoint connectors across the country.

Founded in 2020, Paua aims to solve the problem of EV charging for businesses through providing a single interface for organisations and fleets to pay for EV charging, obtain receipts, and claim VAT refunds. Chargepoint brands in Paua's network now include market-leading UK and European players, such as Osprey, Fastned, Ionity, Connected Kerb, Char.gy, and Mer.

Through partnering with charging networks, Paua provides fleets with access to chargepoints throughout the UK via a single app and EV charge card to drivers. Paua thus provides fleets with seamless access to public charging infrastructure for businesses that have previously found EV charging to be logistically difficult.

Paua's solution is intended to overcome a real hurdle facing EV adoption in the UK. A 2021 survey by Paua 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 enabling fleet and business adoption of EV, Paua is providing an essential service in helping the UK transition from petrol and diesel vehicles ahead of the phase-out of these fuels in 2030.

Today's milestone of 10,000 connectors comes off the back of an oversubscribed pre-seed round in January 2022. The round was led by Seedcamp , and also saw participation from Speedinvest , Octopus Ventures, and angel investors - including former directors from RWE, Ovo, and SSE.

Niall Riddell, CEO and co-founder of Paua says:“We've now developed the UK's largest business network for electric vehicle chargepoints. 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 chargepoint networks to connect with historically under-served business customers. We're delighted to be welcoming our new investors, who believe in our vision to support business transition to electric motoring.”

Carlos Espinal, Managing Partner of Seedcamp says: 'We are excited to lead Paua's pre-seed round to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable
transportation infrastructure for business fleets. Niall and André are exceptional entrepreneurs with significant experience in digital energy solutions.
Becoming UK's largest EV business roaming network is an important first milestone in leading the European transition to cleaner mobility.”

Andreas Schwarzenbrunner, Partner at Speedinvest says:“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!”

Niall Riddell
Paua Tech Limited
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