Franklin Energy have developed a roaming partnership with Sheffield based start-up Mina. Fleets all over the UK are making the switch to EVs, and so Franklin are ensuring that their broadening network is accessed in the easiest, most stress-free way possible. Roaming between EV Charge Point Operators and EV Fleet Operators makes life easier for EV drivers and maximizes the use of charging point networks.

By partnering with Mina, the companies’ fleet customers can use Franklin’s LiFe Network with their Mina Chargepass.

This further reduces the need for EV Drivers to have a number of apps downloaded in order to charge their company vehicle. This pilot gives 250 Mina drivers access to the LiFe Network, with this figure expected to double by Q2 2021.

To support the rapid growth of electric mobility within Fleets, Mina’s fleet charging solution allows fleets to manage their home and public charging in one place, with a single payment. Mina drivers can charge their vehicle anywhere, using the Mina Chargepass to initiate the charge, with all charging payments appearing on a single invoice.

Robert Byrne, Founder and Managing Director of Franklin Energy commented “It’s fantastic to be working with Mina to streamline the process of EV Charging for Fleet Drivers, they are a very exciting organisation and one of the first in the UK to launch an all-encompassing fuel card for fleets and we will now be one of the first to fully embrace it.”

Chris Dalrymple, Co-founder of Mina said “We’re delighted that our fleet drivers can charge at Franklin’s LiFe charge points using their Mina Chargepass. We’re always looking to partner with other businesses who can support our drivers, and we’re excited to work with Franklin to help make EV charging radically simple.”

About Franklin Energy:

Franklin Energy is leading electric vehicle charging provider based in Liverpool and provide charge points to both business and commercial customers. The company operates the LiFe network, which Franklin Energy plans to expand to include 1,500 fast and 700 rapid points by the end of 2021.

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About Mina:

Mina is a Sheffield based EV charging startup whose mission is to make EV charging radically simple through innovative technology and customer-focussed products. Mina have the UK’s only solution which allows fleet vehicles to be charged at home, or on the road and the fleet owner pays a single bill for all energy used. The tech startup also recently won an Innovate UK grant to explore radically simple EV charging solutions for apartment block residents.

Contact: [email protected]