Local firm trials single charge card to pay for EV charging across different networks

The pilot by Beep involves 25 private-hire drivers from Gojek and over 160 charging points operated by five companies. PHOTO: BEEP
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SINGAPORE - A local tech start-up is conducting a trial in which drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) can use a single charge card to pay for charging across different operators.

The pilot by Beep runs from June 29 to Sept 1 and involves 25 private-hire drivers from Gojek Singapore and over 160 charging points operated by five companies: Charge+, ComfortDelGro Engie, Shell Recharge, Keppel Volt and QuickCharge.SG.

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