AA chooses Rightcharge to power fleet charging payments
The AA has named Rightcharge its home and public charging partner.
The agreement means AA drivers will be able to use a Rightcharge public charge card across thousands of devices, from ultra-rapid units to kerbside lampposts, with the costs being billed directly back to their employer.
It also means that the cost of charging their work vehicle at home will be automatically reimbursed. Rightcharge uses live data from energy providers to track an employee’s charging usage whether or not they have a smart meter, and arranges for any costs to be paid back to the employee.
The AA says the latest partnership will help its ambition to reduce the carbon footprint of its roadside recovery fleet while ensuring that drivers are able to remain mobile where and when they are needed.
Earlier this year the UK’s largest motoring organisation began trials of three different types of all-electric recovery vehicles as it bids to electrify its fleet of more than 3,000 vehicles. The Volvo FE Slidebed, Iveco eDaily Powerload and Iveco eDaily crew van are part of a study to find the right EVs for different recovery scenarios.
Simon Ungless, commercial group fleet manager at the AA, commented: “We were looking for a solution to accurately reimburse our EV drivers for their home charging and a wider public network. We feel Rightcharge offers the best solution available in the market.”
Charlie Cook, founder and CEO of Rightcharge, said: “We are delighted to welcome the AA to Rightcharge. This partnership marks an amazing milestone on our journey to help customers accelerate their transition to electric vehicles. To be supporting such an iconic British brand is exciting for the business and we are all looking forward to playing a role in The AA’s transition to a decarbonised fleet.”
