WEX has launched a new EV charging capability for Australian fleets, integrating the Chargefox public charging network into the WEX Motorpass platform.
The update means fleet operators can now manage fuel and public EV charging through the same payments dashboard and driver app, giving organisations with mixed fleets a more practical way to handle day-to-day operations as they transition to lower-emission vehicles.
Delivered in partnership with Australian Motoring Services, the operator of Chargefox, the new feature gives Motorpass users access to more than 3,000 public charging ports across Australia. WEX said the move makes Motorpass the only multi-brand fuel card in Australia to offer digital EV charging payments.
For Fleet Managers dealing with the complexity of running petrol, diesel and electric vehicles in the same fleet, the main benefit is administrative simplicity. Instead of managing separate systems for fuel and charging, fleet data can now be tracked through one platform, alongside related vehicle costs such as maintenance, tolls and car washes.
WEX says that should help finance teams and fleet decision-makers improve visibility of total vehicle usage and cost of ownership, with near real-time reporting across mixed fleets.
Matt Arthur, Vice President and General Manager of WEX Australia, said simplifying access to charging infrastructure is essential as businesses move towards electrification.
“Electric vehicles are key to the energy transition in Australia. Providing simplified access to charging infrastructure nationwide is essential to supporting businesses through the transition with confidence,” he said.
“The introduction of digital payments infrastructure that combines EV charging capabilities with multi-brand fuel access, while supporting driver confidence through a single app, is a crucial next step to ease the burden on businesses as they navigate the energy transition.”
The driver experience is a major part of the offer. WEX says the Motorpass Driver app includes route planning tools that allow drivers to locate and access public EV chargers along their journey, which could help reduce travel inefficiencies and ease pressure on depot charging infrastructure.
That matters for fleets still weighing up how EVs will fit into operational requirements. Public charging access remains an important issue for businesses with mobile workforces, regional travel needs or limited depot charging capacity. For many organisations, driver confidence is still one of the practical barriers to EV adoption, particularly when vehicles are expected to cover longer distances.
Islam Hassan, Chief Customer Officer at Australian Motoring Services, said the integration is designed to keep things simple for both managers and drivers.
“As fleets transition to EVs, reducing complexity makes a real difference,” said Hassan. “By integrating charging into the WEX Motorpass app, we’re giving mixed fleets one familiar platform across all vehicles. It streamlines reporting and compliance for managers, and keeps things simple for drivers, with no extra apps, and no new processes.”
Another advantage for existing customers is speed of implementation. WEX said the EV functionality can be added to existing Motorpass fuel cards within one business day, without issuing new cards, allowing businesses to activate the feature quickly across current operations.
For organisations at an early stage of fleet electrification, this type of platform integration could help lift fleet management maturity. Instead of treating EVs as a separate project, businesses can bring charging transactions into the same reporting and control framework they already use for conventional vehicles.
That is likely to appeal to Fleet Managers, Sustainability Managers and Finance Managers who need practical tools to support emissions reduction goals without creating extra administration. As more fleets move towards a mixed-vehicle environment over the next few years, the ability to consolidate fuel and charging into one system may become less of a convenience and more of a requirement.
