Pod, one of the UK’s leading EV charging providers, has partnered with Zapmap as a payment partner, simplifying the EV charging payment experience for users of its extensive public network.
As well as providing a range of EV charging solutions for homes and businesses, Pod operates public Pod Point chargers that make up one of the UK’s largest AC networks in the UK. Zapmap utilisation data shows that it covers approximately 10 per cent of all public charging sessions.*
Zapmap users can now pay for charging quickly and easily in the app at over 5,000 publicly accessible Pod Point chargers across more than 1,500 locations, including at Tesco supermarkets as well as key shopping, leisure, hotel and restaurant destinations throughout the country. Pod’s charging network joins over 50,000 other chargers across 40+ networks already integrated into the Zapmap payment solution, spanning on-street, destination and en-route charge points, with more being integrated all the time.
Zapmap users can add a credit or debit card and use it to pay for EV charging, providing a simple way to pay across networks from within the familiar Zapmap app. The payment solution was launched with a mission to include all the key charge point networks across the UK and means drivers can avoid having to use different payment methods across various charge point operators.
Drivers paying with Zapmap are also able to view their charging history, receive live status updates and download receipts to track their spending. They can also use both Apple Pay and Google Pay on all devices that accept payment through Zapmap.
Commenting on the new partnership, Barry Adley, Chief Operating Officer at Pod, said:
“We are thrilled to partner with Zapmap to enhance the charging experience on our public network by giving drivers a new way to pay, testament to our mission to make driving an EV easy and accessible for all. This collaboration brings together two longstanding pioneers in EV charging, giving drivers trust and confidence that they have access to reliable charging when they need it on-the-go.”
Matt Lloyd, Head of CPO Networks at Zapmap, said:
“Integrating Pod’s network into Zapmap’s pay functionality is a great result for both current and future EV drivers, delivering straightforward and accessible payment across one of the most extensive and widely used charging networks in the country.
“Destination charging is a vital part of the charging mix, with Pod delivering charging opportunities for people to charge as they go about their daily lives.”
* Zapmap database Q3 2025
