Source partners with Zapmap to expand charging payment options for EV drivers
By Eve
EV charging company Source has joined Zapmap as a payment partner, allowing drivers to pay directly for charging at Source's ultra-rapid hubs across the UK through the Zapmap app or charging card. The integration supports credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, and provides charging history, live status updates and digital receipts. Source, a joint venture between TotalEnergies and SSE launched in 2025, plans to open 300 ultra-rapid charging hubs across the UK and Ireland by 2030, all featuring at least 150kW chargers with a 99% uptime target.
Why it matters
The Zapmap integration expands payment accessibility for Source's growing network, potentially increasing utilisation rates across its planned 300 hub rollout by 2030. For procurement teams and site hosts, the partnership signals Source's focus on user experience and interoperability, key factors in securing high footfall locations and competitive tender positions.
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- 24 September 2026
- Updated
- 25 September 2026
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- EV Charging
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