As electric vehicles continue to go mainstream, public charging points will be crucial

Visa is working to create interoperable, secure and seamless payment experiences everywhere for everyone, getting customers where they want to go, faster and easier. The use of EVs is growing rapidly, and as charging infrastructure grows to meet demand, the EV charging payment experience varies greatly from charger to charger.

35 % of global vehicles sales will have EV capabilities by 2030¹

15 M EV charging points anticipated by 2030 globally²

10 K installation of public charging points a week in 2023 compared to 1,600 per week in 2021


How Visa contributes to electric vehicle charging and payments

Visa supports digital payments in the EV charging space by:

Promoting interoperability and security

Visa educates consumers and merchants on the importance of open-payments solutions, such as contactless or e-commerce acceptance.

Driving consumer choice

Paying for EV charging should be as simple as paying for fuel at the gas station. Visa enables consumers to pay for charging through their preferred and most convenient payment method.

Ensuring a seamless experience

Visa strives to provide cardholders with a frictionless EV charging payment process.


Electric vehicle payments resources

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Optimizing payments for electric vehicle charging

Discover comprehensive information about Visa EV Charging Payment Solutions in our detailed brochure.

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Electric vehicle customer thought leadership

Access in-depth analysis and insights on EV charging payments and customer groups through our Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) report.

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Electric vehicles are transforming mobility, economies and payments

As electric vehicle (EV) charging networks continue to expand, consumer spending is shifting toward areas with chargers.

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