Autel Energy said it will upgrade about 100,000 of its electric vehicle chargers in North America and Europe with built-in credit card payment capability by the end of 2026, as charging providers seek to reduce reliance on apps and accounts for public use.
The move begins in the United States with a new configuration of Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Single, which integrates a compact payment reader from fintech firm Nayax directly at the factory. The system allows drivers to pay at the charger using contactless, chip, or swipe card payments, without registration or mobile applications.
The rollout builds on a partnership announced in August 2025 between Autel and Nayax, under which the payment technology will be embedded across Autel’s AC charging portfolio. Autel said the chargers will retain the same form factor and hardware footprint as existing units, enabling easier deployment at mixed-use sites such as workplaces, hospitality venues, fleets and multi-family housing.
“By embedding the Nayax Uno Mini directly into the MaxiCharger platform, Autel is delivering a charger that is turnkey, card-payment ready, and designed for deployment at scale across North America,” Aaron Greenberg, Nayax’s chief strategy officer, said.
Autel said the Level 2 charger will continue to support outputs of up to 19.2 kilowatts, dynamic load balancing, ISO 15118 Plug & Charge, AutoCharge and OCPP standards, while adding app-free public payment options alongside RFID and closed-loop fleet payments.
“This configuration brings payment capability directly into the AC Single platform without compromising the openness or flexibility that our customers rely on,” Michelle Luo, chief revenue officer at Autel Energy, said. “If we can make charging simpler, faster, and more intuitive, then we’re doing our job.”
Autel said the payment-enabled MaxiCharger AC Single is now available through its U.S. distribution network and will be displayed at CES 2026, as the company looks to scale AC charger deployments throughout 2026.
