WEX has launched a new way for Australian fleets to manage fuel and EV charging through the WEX Motorpass payments dashboard with the integration of the Chargefox EV charging platform. The move offers access to thousands of EV charging plugs and a unique digital payments infrastructure.
Delivered in partnership with Australian Motoring Services, operators of Chargefox, the feature is said to make Motorpass the only multi-brand fuel card in Australia to offer digital EV charging payments. It aims to help businesses with current and transitioning mixed-fleets, with access to Australia’s largest EV charging network.
EV adoption
As tough emissions reduction targets drive EV adoption across Australian businesses, over one-third of fleet managers expect EVs to be their primary vehicle type by 2030, requiring rapid infrastructure development and innovation to support the fast-paced transition.
Matt Arthur, Vice President and General Manager of WEX Australia, said providing simplified access to charging infrastructure nationwide is essential to supporting businesses through the transition with confidence.
“The introduction of digital payments infrastructure that combines EV charging capabilities with multi-brand fuel access, while supporting driver confidence through a single app, is a crucial next step to ease the burden on businesses as they navigate the energy transition,” he said.
Delivering on driver confidence and streamlining admin
The Motorpass Driver app offers widespread access to over 3,000 public charging ports nationally. The native integration with Chargefox enables drivers to identify and access available chargers along their route, reducing pressure on depot charging schedules and grid restraints.
The WEX-Chargefox integration also allows fleet managers to track, manage, and report on EV charging and fuel transactions through WEX’s online platform, helping to remove a significant administrative burden for mixed-fleet managers.
“As fleets transition to EVs, reducing complexity makes a real difference,” said Islam Hassan, Chief Customer Officer, at Australian Motoring Services, operators of Chargefox.
“By integrating charging into the WEX Motorpass app, we’re giving mixed fleets one familiar platform across all vehicles. It streamlines reporting and compliance for managers, and keeps things simple for drivers, with no extra apps, and no new processes.” WEX’s EV functionality can be added to customers’ existing Motorpass fuel cards within one business day, with no need to reissue new cards, supporting almost immediate mixed-fleet integration.
