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• Clenergy EV and Paua collaborate to improve EV charging for UK fleets and drivers 

Clenergy EV and Paua have collaborated to help drive forward access to public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for fleet managers and their drivers. 

From today, EV drivers using the Paua app or card can recharge their vehicle at selected charge points powered by Clenergy EV software including Dragon Charging. 

With over 43,000 charge point connectors Paua is the UK’s largest roaming networks. The collaboration with Clenergy EV will increase the network by a further 10 per cent, making over 4,000 new charge points available to Paua customers across the UK. This includes brands such as Dragon Charging, Nest and ev dot. 

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) in November alone just over three-quarters (77.4 per cent) of the new BEVs (battery electric vehicles) on the road were fleet or business-owned. 
This smart partnership between Clenergy and Paua is a significant step to help ensure that fleet drivers have even more convenient options for accessing public EV charging on the move. Not only will this help fleet managers and their drivers to plan more efficient and cost-effective journeys, but it will also help to reduce potential EV charge and range anxiety. 

Niall Riddell, CEO and Founder of Paua explained: “At Paua we are dedicated to making EV charging both easy and efficient. This partnership with Clenergy EV is further proof of this commitment, enhancing our already extensive charging network to provide fleet managers and their EV drivers with greater choice for charging on the move.”

Will David, CEO of Clenergy commented: “At Clenergy EV we are committed to helping our Charge Point Operators open their networks to as many users as possible.  We believe that our partnership with Paua is another milestone in ensuring a more convenient, seamless and equitable EV charging experience for fleet managers and their drivers. ”

• Paua partners with DPD to drive efficient and sustainable EV charging solutions 

Paua, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with DPD UK. DPD has the stated aim of becoming the UK's most sustainable delivery company. This collaboration aims to enhance EV charging accessibility and efficiency for DPD's growing fleet of UK EV drivers.

As part of the partnership, DPD's EV drivers will gain access to Paua's comprehensive charging network through both a physical card and a user-friendly mobile app. Paua's extensive network, comprising over 13,000 locations, 20,000 charge points, and over 39,000 connectors, across over 25 UK chargepoint operators ensures that DPD drivers can conveniently charge their vehicles wherever their routes take them.

Paua's focus on optimizing the charging experience for business customers aligns perfectly with DPD's commitments to utilising the best technology and aiming to have the most sustainable operations. By leveraging Paua's technology and network, DPD drivers can easily locate and utilize Paua's partner networks reliable and fast charging infrastructure, ensuring timely and convenient access to the public charging network.

"We are thrilled to partner with DPD, a pioneering company in sustainable delivery solutions," said Niall Riddell, CEO & Co-founder at Paua. "This collaboration allows us to further support DPD's 'clean, green delivery' mission by providing their EV drivers with seamless access to our extensive charging network."

DPD is rapidly expanding its EV fleet to meet its ambitious SBTi (Science Based Target Initiative) verified target of net zero by 2040. This target aligns DPD's decarbonisation plans with climate science and Paris agreement goals. By offering Paua's charging solutions into their operations, DPD ensures that their delivery vans can stay on the move, providing clean and green services to their customers.

"Partnering with Paua is an exciting step as we continue to grow our all-electric delivery fleet" said Olly Craughan, Head of Sustainability at DPD. "Paua's extensive charging network, combined with their user-friendly app and physical card, empowers our EV drivers to access charging infrastructure with ease, supporting the efficiency and sustainability of our operations."

Paua's recent collaboration with GRIDSERVE and Instavolt, which added over 1,800 high powered chargers to the network, further strengthens the charging capabilities offered to DPD drivers. With 50% of UK connectors and 63% of all high powered connectors businesses have unrivalled access to the UK charging network in one solution. This partnership enables Paua to remain at the forefront of the EV charging industry, delivering unmatched charging solutions and a seamless charging experience.

As Paua and DPD continue to drive the decarbonization of the delivery fleet, this strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in accelerating the adoption of sustainable transportation solutions and shaping the future of clean and efficient parcel delivery.

Written by Laura Wilkes

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