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Partnership delivers a single, integrated payment solution for Charge Point Operators (CPOs) across Europe to better manage multiple charging stations and reduce infrastructure costs.

From 1st April, electric vehicles (EVs) will no longer be exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), adding another layer of cost pressure to fleet operators.

ZEV rule changes draw mixed response from motor finance industry amid concerns over electric van uptake and used EV market viability.

The Government has introduced a raft of changes to its zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, with phase out dates for new petrol and diesel vans confirmed.

The UK’s automakers, climate groups and charging and fleet firms have responded to the ZEV mandate changes with deeply polarised reactions.

Britain is rolling back parts of its ZEV Mandate to protect its auto industry from the fallout of new 25% tariffs on imports.

ZEV rule changes draw mixed response from motor finance industry amid concerns over electric van uptake and used EV market viability.

As e-mobility adoption accelerates, payment processing at public charging stations remains a challenge for many chargepoint operators (CPOs).

vaylens has launched vaylensPay, a UK-wide contactless card payment terminal for EV charging, helping operators comply with new regulations and cut costs.

Together with Compleo and ChargeOne, vaylens demonstrates why modularity and customisation are crucial for the durability and return on investment of charging infrastructure projects.

With the increasing spread of electric mobility, payment processing at public charging stations remains a challenge for many charge point operators (CPOs). Fragmented systems, rising infrastructure costs, and growing regulatory requirements make seamless transactions difficult.

Experienced KOSTAL Group executive brings extensive industry expertise and succeeds Joerg Lohr, who is stepping down as CEO of Compleo and vaylens at his own request. Lohr will remain in an advisory role until the end of February 2025 to ensure a smooth transition.

In October 2024, EVBox announced the partial takeover of its activities, leaving many questions for those still relying on its charging stations. With vaylens’ charging management software (CMS), you can effortlessly migrate your EVBox charging stations from Everon.

Charging infrastructure operators struggle with downtime and complexity — vaylens, EV charging software leader, will address the challenge at intercharge network.

Compleo Charging Software becomes vaylens in the KOSTAL Group, set to address the challenges of managing electric car charging infrastructure across Europe and the UK.

A Q&A with Russell Olive, UK Director of vaylens. (Page 36)

The current status quo is unsustainable, compelling fleet-managing businesses to face a critical decision. Although transitioning to electric vehicles is a significant – possibly even daunting – undertaking, it’s an imperative for fleet running businesses that want to be able to innovate and grow sustainably.

A successful transition to electric requires effective EV charging and infrastructure management, writes Russell Olive, UK Director of vaylens. (Page 36-37)

This market growth is largely driven by fleets and businesses that are shifting towards electric fleets at speed. These organisations will need to use EV charging management software to monitor the status of chargers, track energy use, ensure uptime.

Today’s figures hint that a lot of work still needs to be done to help the EV market in the UK function effectively in the long term. The tasks involved in managing more EVs on the road will require powerful charging management software that ensures uptime and easy payments across public and commercial charging facilities.

The tasks involved in managing more EVs on the road will be different to managing the fuel supply for petrol or diesel vehicles. For example, businesses will need to use EV charging management software to monitor the status of charging points, track energy use, ensure uptime and smoothly manage payments and reimbursements.

KOSTAL Group introduces vaylens, a new software brand to optimise & manage EV charging across the UK and Europe, enhancing convenience and efficiency.

KOSTAL Group has taken a significant leap forward in the realm of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by launching vaylens, an innovative software division. This new arm of the company aims to simplify the management of charging infrastructures and streamline the billing processes, enhancing the overall efficiency of the system.

KOSTAL Group is expanding its range of services with the launch of vaylens – an innovative software division for the management of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.