HERE Technologies Partners with Cariqa to Simplify EV Charging Payments in Europe

HERE Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership with Cariqa to integrate Cariqa's electric vehicle charging payment infrastructure into the HERE WeGo mobile navigation application. The collaboration is designed to combine navigation with payment functionality for public EV charging, allowing drivers to locate compatible charging stations, review pricing information, and complete charging payments through a connected digital experience across the initial rollout in Europe. The technical scope and operational purpose of the partnership remain unchanged.

Through the integration, drivers can discover participating charging stations and view direct pricing provided by Cariqa's partner charge point operators before being redirected to Cariqa’s web platform to complete the payment process. This approach removes the need for a separate charging provider application, dedicated service card, or individual account while maintaining access to compatible public charging infrastructure. The integration is intended to simplify the charging experience by connecting station discovery, pricing visibility, and payment into a more seamless user journey.

For HERE Technologies, the collaboration delivers EV charging payment capabilities without requiring the company to develop or operate its own payment infrastructure. The integration also eliminates the need to manage billing systems, regulatory compliance processes, or the complex pricing logic associated with supporting multiple charging partners. Instead, Cariqa provides the payment infrastructure while HERE continues to focus on delivering navigation services enhanced with integrated charging functionality for electric vehicle users.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the HERE Technologies and Cariqa partnership provide for EV drivers?
The partnership integrates Cariqa's EV charging payment infrastructure into the HERE WeGo navigation app, enabling drivers across the initial European rollout to find participating charging stations, view pricing from partner charge point operators, and complete charging payments through Cariqa's web platform. This removes the need for separate provider applications, service cards, or accounts while allowing HERE Technologies to offer charging payment functionality without operating its own payment infrastructure, billing systems, compliance processes, or pricing management.