Wright Express (WEX) EV Charging Cards may be requested from the Office of Vehicle Management (OVM) by Executive Branch Agencies or Agencies for which OVM manages their WEX program. Send requests to ovm-fuelcards@mass.gov
WEX EV Charging En Route Solutions for ZEVs
WEX is developing solutions to facilitate the integration of electric vehicles into mixed-fuel fleets, helping customers reduce their carbon footprints while still meeting the complex reporting and cost measurement needs of the business. By utilizing a WEX RFID card, agencies and their drivers may conveniently initiate EV charging sessions at a broad and growing network of public charging stations across the United States. All charges are consolidated onto a single invoice and integrated report, simplifying the billing process for each WEX fuel card account.
OVM successfully implemented this program for all Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEVs) currently operating within the OVM-Managed Fleet. Our focus now shifts to preparing all agencies to seamlessly adopt this program as they integrate ZEVs into their fleets. To achieve this, all agency WEX accounts must complete an EV Charging enrollment form. This proactive step will enable the immediate issuance of EV charging cards upon the acquisition of ZEVs by each agency.
The enrollment form outlines the following fees:
- Monthly EV Fee: A $5.00 fee is charged per enabled card, regardless of usage.
- RFID Replacement Fee: A $10.00 fee is charged for each replacement RFID device.
Concerns have been raised regarding the “Monthly EV Fee” when some agencies have access to free charging on state property. While charging at state facilities is the preferred fueling method for EVs, the WEX RFID card provides additional access to more than 6,000 public charging ports statewide, offering flexibility in the event free charging is unavailable or inconvenient. We encourage each Agency to continue to take advantage of all private charging that is available to them, but we also stress the importance of having access to public charging to support ad-hoc needs or changing missions.
As the Commonwealth adds more ZEVs to its fleet to comply with Executive Order 594 (EO594), we must ensure that every OVM-Managed ZEV has access to all WEX charging stations should a situation arise where private charging is an unavailable option.
Every OVM-Managed WEX account shall enroll in the WEX EV Charging program. Each ZEV will be issued an RFID card, which ensures the Agency has an alternative to support their private charging stations if access is not readily available.
As this offering from WEX is relatively new, OVM is actively refining the process to ensure a smooth rollout as our ZEV fleet expands. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
This document will be updated as details evolve.
For inquiries, please contact OVM at ovm-fuelcards@mass.gov.
General EV Charging Card Information
Individual Agencies/Departments may have additional processes to follow. Check with the Agency Fleet Manager.
| Last updated: | November 1, 2024 |
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