Elevating the everyday EV experience
Bluedot’s new rewards and payments platform aims to accelerate EV adoption by making driving and charging more accessible and rewarding
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum, from new government incentives to corporate commitments to growing media buzz. But where the rubber will really meet the road is the daily experience of EV drivers.
And there, we’ve still got work to do. Disconnected and complicated charging infrastructure, erratic pricing for public charging, and the entire after-sale experience continue to frustrate early EV adopters.
Enter Electric Vehicle Association High Voltage business member Bluedot, a growing startup dedicated to accelerating EV adoption by minimizing these frictions throughout the driving day.
“Bluedot addresses those issues head-on with our charging payment and reward platform,” said Ferhat Babacan, Co-founder and CEO of Bluedot. “It allows drivers to easily find, use, and pay for charging across a wide number of public charging networks, and it’s all via one app.”
Joining the company’s app is the Bluedot Debit Card, a first-of-its-kind, universal charging payment and rewards platform for individuals and fleet drivers that connects the EV experience to larger and more integrated retail opportunities.
When Bluedot Debit Card customers charge at a public station, Babacan said, they can count on a fixed rate of $0.30 kwh no matter where they stop, further simplifying their charging exsperience.
Making the whole day more rewarding
The first 1,000 Bluedot cardholders are eligible for 20% cash back on EV charging. Just as importantly, Bluedot drivers can use that charge time to get more done and earn more rewards and discounts, including by shopping and dining with surrounding retail partners. Members can even earn points for every mile they drive electric with the app’s Free Driving feature. It’s a platform designed to energize every aspect of the EV lifestyle.
“Now we’re expanding these advantages to benefit operators of EV fleets, as well,” Babacan said. “We believe our connected financial products can help keep driving us farther down the road of EV adoption, and we’re determined to help accelerate the transition every way we can.”