{"id":5801,"date":"2026-08-29T07:39:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T07:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendpowercharge.com\/?p=5801"},"modified":"2026-08-30T07:43:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T07:43:43","slug":"driivz-and-wex-integrate-ev-fleet-charging-payments-through-ocpi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendpowercharge.com\/en_gb\/driivz-and-wex-integrate-ev-fleet-charging-payments-through-ocpi\/","title":{"rendered":"Driivz and WEX Integrate EV Fleet Charging Payments Through OCPI"},"content":{"rendered":"

EV fleet charging software is increasingly connecting charging operations directly with payment and fleet management.<\/strong> On August 25, 2026, EV charging software provider Driivz announced an integration with WEX designed to simplify charging payments and billing for electric fleet operators and drivers.<\/p>\n

The integration uses OCPI<\/strong> and is intended to allow fleet drivers using WEX payment tools to access compatible public charging infrastructure managed through the Driivz platform.<\/p>\n

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Charging and Fleet Payments Are Moving Into One Digital Workflow<\/h2>\n

Traditionally, fleet fueling and EV charging have often been managed through different systems.<\/p>\n

As commercial fleets electrify, operators increasingly need charging transactions to connect directly with existing fleet payment, reporting and accounting processes.<\/p>\n

The Driivz-WEX integration addresses this challenge by linking EV charging infrastructure with WEX payment tools.<\/p>\n

Drivers can use payment and identification methods such as mobile applications or RFID-based access, while charging and transaction information can flow into the wider fleet management environment.<\/p>\n

Why OCPI Matters for EV Charging Management Systems<\/h2>\n

OCPI, or the Open Charge Point Interface, is commonly used for communication between different EV charging service platforms.<\/p>\n

While OCPP primarily connects chargers with a charging management backend, OCPI can help connect different service providers and charging ecosystems.<\/p>\n

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Charging Station \u2192 OCPP \u2192 CPMS \/ CSMS \u2192 OCPI \u2192 Mobility \/ Payment \/ Roaming Platform<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This distinction becomes especially important as fleet charging expands beyond private depots.<\/p>\n

A commercial fleet may charge vehicles at:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Company depots<\/li>\n
  • Public charging networks<\/li>\n
  • Customer locations<\/li>\n
  • Logistics hubs<\/li>\n
  • Employee homes<\/li>\n
  • Third-party fleet charging sites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    A charging management platform therefore needs to provide visibility across multiple charging environments.<\/p>\n

    Billing Is Becoming a Core CPMS Capability<\/h2>\n

    This development also reflects another important industry trend: billing and payments are becoming core components of modern EV Charging Management Systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Operators increasingly expect their software to connect charging sessions with:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Driver identification<\/li>\n
    • Energy consumption<\/li>\n
    • Tariffs<\/li>\n
    • Payment authorization<\/li>\n
    • Transaction records<\/li>\n
    • Fleet accounts<\/li>\n
    • Reimbursement<\/li>\n
    • Financial reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      For fleet operators, this can reduce manual reconciliation between charging platforms and traditional fleet payment systems.<\/p>\n

      Public, Depot and Home Charging Are Converging<\/h2>\n

      Fleet charging is also becoming more distributed.<\/p>\n

      Some commercial vehicles return to a central depot every night, while others may need to charge at public infrastructure or at employees’ homes.<\/p>\n

      This creates a more complex software requirement.<\/p>\n

      The EV charging management platform must not only monitor chargers\u2014it also needs to connect charging sessions with the correct driver, vehicle, fleet account and payment process.<\/p>\n

      This is why interoperability between charging management systems, payment platforms and external fleet systems is becoming increasingly important.<\/p>\n

      TRENDPOWER Industry View<\/h2>\n

      At TRENDPOWER, we see payment integration as one of the most important localization and scalability requirements in EV charging software.<\/p>\n

      A charging network may technically be operational once the chargers connect to a backend, but commercial operations require another layer:<\/p>\n

      Who charged? How much energy was delivered? What tariff applies? Who pays? How is the transaction recorded and settled?<\/strong><\/p>\n

      For international charging projects, these questions become even more important because payment methods, currencies and billing requirements can vary significantly between markets.<\/p>\n

      A flexible CPMS should therefore allow charging operations, payment services and third-party business systems to work together through APIs and open interfaces.<\/p>\n

      \n

      Building an EV Fleet Charging Platform?<\/h2>\n

      Consider payment, billing, OCPP, OCPI and fleet-system integration together rather than treating them as separate projects.<\/p>\n

      TRENDPOWER supports customized EV charging management, payment integration and fleet charging software projects.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

      Source: Driivz \/ WEX announcement, August 25, 2026.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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