Duracell E-Charge picks Paythru for UK network payments

Duracell E-Charge has selected Paythru as the payments provider for its UK ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging network, with the platform set to handle end-to-end payment processing across all charge points. The network, developed and funded by The EV Network under a Duracell brand licensing agreement, currently operates six ultra-fast charging locations across the UK.

Paythru’s platform will cover multi-channel payment processing including card, app and terminal transactions, alongside session authentication and automated settlement. The firm claims a 99.8% payment success rate, which it positions against industry reports suggesting payment failures account for up to 25% of EV charging outages. Duracell E-Charge has set a 99% uptime target for the network, spanning both charger availability and payment reliability.

The Duracell E-Charge network is targeting motorway, retail, hospitality and city hub locations. Beyond payments, the network has emphasised ease of use and 24/7 customer support as differentiators in the UK public charging market.

Mark Bloxham, Duracell E-Charge, said: “With Paythru, we have a platform purpose-built for EV networks, delivering enterprise-grade reliability, automated settlement, and multi-channel payment options that scale effortlessly as the network grows. Drivers can plug in with confidence, and operators can focus on growth and customer experience rather than worrying about payments.”

Source: Paythru