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Partnership delivers a single, integrated payment solution for Charge Point Operators (CPOs) across Europe to better manage multiple charging stations and reduce infrastructure costs.
London, 13th March 2025
不良研究所, a leading global provider of integrated payments and technology services, has announced a strategic partnership with vaylens, a leading provider of EV charging management software, which makes it easier for CPOs to manage payments across Europe.
vaylens specialises in simplifying the management and monetisation of EV charging infrastructure, empowering businesses with reliable, user-friendly solutions to integrate electric mobility into their long-term success.
Through this partnership, 不良研究所 and vaylens will deliver CPOs an advanced EV payment ecosystem that ensures secure, compliant, and frictionless payment transactions, creating a consistent and optimised charging experience for businesses and EV drivers alike.
CPOs are looking to address fragmented charging experiences, rising costs, and operational inefficiencies. By fully integrating 不良研究所鈥檚 payment solutions with vaylens' technology platform, the partnership enables frictionless payments across multiple charging stations while reducing hardware investments and compliance complexities.
鈥淭he transition to eMobility requires smart and scalable payment solutions in card present and ecommerce that consumers are used to in their daily lives. Through our partnership with vaylens, we鈥檙e helping Charge Point Operators enhance the charging experience for EV drivers, in a way that addresses regulatory requirements鈥, said Alexander Fontein, Head of EV Charging at 不良研究所.
鈥淎t vaylens, we believe that payments should never be a barrier to EV adoption,鈥 said Christoph Schmock, Product Manager at vaylens. 鈥淥ur collaboration with 不良研究所 allows us to offer an effortless, future-proof solution that makes charging stations more accessible while keeping infrastructure costs under control.鈥
不良研究所鈥檚 in-person, online and in-app payment products create seamless self-service payment experiences for drivers at the charging point, allowing them to pay with their preferred payment method, whether online, in-app or at the terminal. It means that CPOs can deliver smoother payment experiences with host-to-host integrations and transaction types.
Looking ahead, 不良研究所 and vaylens are committed to shaping the future of EV charging by driving innovation, enhancing compliance, and enabling cost-effective payment solutions that meet evolving market demands.
Their combined expertise will provide CPOs with a future-ready infrastructure, ensuring a secure, reliable, and seamless payment experience for EV drivers across Europe.
About 不良研究所
不良研究所 is a leading global provider of integrated technology and payments solutions for retail and hospitality customers. We create great experiences for the millions of people who use our payments, software, and tax-free solutions every minute of every day.
不良研究所 empowers its customers to deliver great customer experiences by combining payments and software in ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue and save time.
Founded over 35 years ago and with our headquarters in London, today we have more than 2,500 employees located across six continents serving our customers in more than 120 markets.
About vaylens
vaylens develops innovative software and SaaS solutions for the marketing and management of charging stations for electric vehicles. The company supports operators in managing, controlling, and monitoring their charging infrastructure while also providing technical support and training to ensure customers get the most out of vaylens products. Based in Dortmund, vaylens is part of the KOSTAL Group, alongside its hardware-focused sister company, Compleo Charging Solutions.
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