AA-Rightcharge trial shows fleets can cut EV charging costs by up to 35%

April 16, 2026

A pilot with The AA is showing how fleets can reduce public EV charging costs without adding complexity for drivers.

Working with Rightcharge, the AA has tested a new multi-network ‘Gold Card’ designed to simplify access to public charging while lowering costs. Early results suggest savings of up to 35% compared with standard pay-as-you-go rates.

The card gives drivers access to a single, consistent price across multiple networks, including Ionity, BP Pulse, Sainsbury’s Smart Charge and BeEv. In practical terms, that means less time comparing apps or prices and more predictable charging costs on the road.

For a fleet like the AA’s, where vehicles are constantly moving and relying on public infrastructure, that consistency matters. Drivers can plug in, charge and pay quickly, without needing to navigate different systems or pricing structures.

The trial also builds on earlier work between the two companies, where automated home charging reimbursement delivered savings of up to £1,000 per driver each year.

The viability of public charging is starting to be measured not just by availability, but cost-effectiveness and simplicity too. Solutions that combine access, pricing and visibility in one place turn that into a practical reality.