As more organisations begin adding electric vehicles (EVs) to their fleet mix, a common question arises: how should we manage the charging?
Many Fleet Managers immediately start thinking about home charger installations or the high cost and complexity of designing a depot charging solution. But there is a simpler way to get started — and it works with systems you already use.
The Evie Charge Card offers an easy and proven option for fleets introducing EVs, enabling public fast charging across a national network with consolidated reporting that integrates seamlessly into your accounting or Fleet Management Information System (FMIS) — just like your current fuel data.
Here’s why it’s a smart option for fleets taking the first steps into EVs.
No Upfront Investment in Home or Depot Charging
The prospect of building depot charging or managing home charging programs often leads to months of delays. Questions around electrical upgrades, reimbursement policies, and capital approvals can slow EV adoption.
But with over 300 fast charging locations in every state and territory, Evie Networks provides a national public charging solution that works today.
Fleet drivers can access Evie’s network using the Evie Charge Card or a convenient RFID fob. The network is made up exclusively of fast chargers, meaning drivers spend less time waiting and can charge while visiting regular business destinations — no need to divert to a depot or home charger.
For many fleet applications, particularly pool vehicles or sales vehicles without fixed daily routes, public charging through Evie’s network is a practical and efficient alternative to investing in private infrastructure.
Seamless Integration with Fleet and Accounting Systems
The Evie Charge Card is designed to work the way fleets already manage fuel cards. There’s no reimbursement process for drivers and no separate manual reporting required.
For fleets already running mixed fleets of ICE and EV vehicles, this makes the transition smooth — EV charging data can flow into the same financial and operational reports as fuel spend.
Fleet Managers can also assign custom labels to each Evie Charge Card or fob, making it easy to tag transactions by vehicle, driver, cost centre or business unit.
Reliable Network, Designed for Fleet Use
Fleet Managers also value reliability. Evie Networks owns and operates its entire network, ensuring high uptime and consistent service quality. Current network uptime runs at 96–97%, with in-house maintenance and support.
Real-time network status is available to drivers through the Evie app and website, reducing the risk of wasted trips or unnecessary downtime.
Importantly, the Evie network is designed with fleet needs in mind:
- Fast chargers only — no slow AC chargers that waste driver time
- Locations near major roads, business hubs and popular destinations
- In-house operations and maintenance team for rapid issue resolution
- For fleet drivers who are mobile throughout the day — sales staff, service teams, pool vehicle users — this is a charging network they can rely on.
Perfect for Fleets Just Starting Their EV Journey
For many organisations, fully re-engineering fleet infrastructure is unrealistic in the early stages of EV adoption.
The Evie Charge Card provides a simple first step:
- No need to install home chargers or negotiate reimbursement policies
- No costly upfront investment in depot charging infrastructure
- No change to back-end financial or fleet reporting processes
- No complex driver behaviour change — just tap and charge
Fleet Managers already familiar with fuel card processes will find the Evie Charge Card fits naturally into their existing workflows.
And as your fleet evolves, the Charge Card continues to support flexible operational models — whether your EVs operate 100% on public charging, or in combination with home or depot charging.
Top 3 Reasons to Consider Public Charging First When Adding EVs
1) No Upfront Investment – Skip the cost and complexity of installing home or depot chargers — use an existing public fast charging network.
2) Fits Existing Systems – Evie Charge Card data integrates into your current FMIS and accounting processes — just like fuel.
3) Supports Operational Flexibility – Public charging suits pool cars, sales vehicles, and early-stage EV rollouts where home charging isn’t practical.
