The AA has announced a strategic partnership with EV charger mapping service Zapmap.
The deal means AA members can now use The AA app to find chargers and check real-time availability.
This is said to be only the first step in the partnership, with The AA and Zapmap exploring further ways they can combine to help accelerate the shift to electric.
The AA’s chief digital officer Nick Edwards said: “Many drivers already use The AA app to find petrol and compare prices, so we are delighted to link up with Zapmap so that EV drivers can now track and locate the widest range of charge points in the UK.
“Our role is to create confidence for drivers and we know from our research that prospective and current EV drivers want more certainty about where they can charge. The Zapmap partnership delivers this.
“The AA is helping drivers adapt to the EV transition with more patrols trained to work on EVs; an incredibly high EV roadside fix rate (88%); and an innovative free-wheeling hub to help tow those few EVs that can’t be fixed.
“We are pleased to be working with Zapmap so that AA members can have the definitive guide to EV chargers at their fingertips via The AA app.”
Zapmap CEO Richard Bourne said: “We’re delighted to be working with the AA to bring additional services to their substantial base of EV driver members. This agreement leverages Zapmap and The AA’s mutual goal to make the EV driving experience simple, accessible, and stress-free for all.
“The AA will now be able to show its customers all types of chargers, from high-powered en-route chargers, to destination chargers where you can charge while you stop, to near home charging for those who do not have access to off-street charging.
“Having clear visibility of all these options helps make the next wave of EV drivers confident to make the switch.”
