Good news for Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Portugal: thanks to a groundbreaking collaboration between Elecctro and Getnet, charging your electric vehicle (EV) has never been easier and secure. Now, users can simply tap their bank card to pay at charging stations: no subscriptions, no apps, no long-term commitments required.

This innovation was developed in Portugal by Elecctro, a local start-up specializing in self-service machine management, and is powered by Getnet, the Santander Group's payment solutions company. Together, they're reshaping the EV charging landscape with a focus on simplicity, security, and scalability

A unified experience across Portugal

One of the standout features of this solution is its interoperability. Elecctro’s platform is designed to work with the most common payment methods in Portugal, offering EV drivers a frictionless experience at the point of charge. Whether you're in Lisbon or the Algarve, using a local debit card or an international credit card, the process is the same, quick and seamless.

Even better, this system is fully aligned with the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), which aims to standardize and streamline EV charging payments across the European Union.

Industry leaders back the initiative

The project has already attracted the support of major players in the energy and mobility sectors. Iberdrola | bp pulse, Galp Energia, and more recently, EDP, are among the key operators that have rolled out this integrated solution across dozens of locations nationwide.

Elecctro & Getnet,  driving toward a greener future.