Simplifying EV Charging Payments: Tridens and CCV from Fiserv Partner for Scalable Growth

The European EV charging market is expanding rapidly. For Charge Point Operators (CPOs), eMobility Service Providers (EMSPs) and fleet operators, growth brings opportunity – but also complexity.

Managing charging infrastructure is one thing. Integrating secure, open-loop, card-present payments across multiple sites and countries is another. To address this challenge, Tridens and CCV from Fiserv have partnered to deliver a seamless, cloud-based payment integration that enables scalable, compliant and future-ready EV charging networks across Europe.

One Ecosystem: CPMS Meets Payment Expertise

Tridens EV Charge is an all-in-one Charge Point Management System (CPMS) designed for e-mobility businesses ready to scale. With full OCPP support, smart charging features and 24/7 AI-driven assistance, the platform enables operators to manage, optimise and monetise their charging networks from one central environment.

By integrating the CCV IM30 payment terminal via CCV’s OCPI-based Cloud-Connect solution, Tridens extends its ecosystem with fully embedded card-present payment functionality.

The result is a direct cloud-to-cloud integration between the Tridens CPMS and CCV’s payment infrastructure without complex station-level development or fragmented third-party connections.

What Does Cloud-Based Integration via OCPI Mean in Detail?

At the heart of the partnership lies CCV from Fiserv’s Cloud-Connect EVC solution, built on OCPI standards.

Instead of connecting each payment terminal individually to a charging station, payment functionality is centrally orchestrated through the CPMS. This architecture ensures:

• Simplified deployment across entire charging estates
• Central terminal configuration and lifecycle management
• Real-time pricing control and session visibility
• Faster roll-out of new locations
• Reduced operational and integration complexity

For CPOs operating across multiple regions, this model significantly lowers technical overhead while maintaining full flexibility.

Payments become a natural extension of the charging management system not a separate technical layer.

What’s Behind the CCV IM30 Payment Terminal?

The CCV IM30 is a powerful 3-in-1 payment terminal supporting contactless, chip and PIN transactions via a large 5” touchscreen. Designed for demanding environments such as EV charging, it combines robust hardware with secure processing and flexible connectivity options.

Integrated through Cloud-Connect, the IM30 enables operators to offer transparent ad-hoc card payments directly at the charger. This supports current European regulatory requirements, including AFIR, while ensuring a frictionless driver experience.

For EV drivers, it means simple tap-and-go charging.

For operators, it means higher session success rates and improved user trust.

What Values Does This Partnership Result In?

This partnership results in enabling monetisation and network growth. As EV infrastructure scales, monetisation strategies become increasingly important. Payment reliability directly impacts revenue, customer satisfaction and brand perception.

The Tridens and CCV from Fiserv integration empowers operators to:

• Offer secure direct card payments without subscription barriers
• Reduce failed or rejected transactions
• Increase accessibility for occasional and cross-border users
• Expand charging hubs confidently across Europe
• Maintain control over pricing, billing and reporting within one platform

Whether deployed at public fast-charging hubs, fleet depots or semi-public retail locations, the solution adapts to different business models while ensuring consistent performance.

What Are the Drivers of This Partnership?

This strong partnership is driven by innovation and reliability. The collaboration reflects a shared vision: accelerating e-mobility with scalable, intelligent and reliable technology.

Tridens contributes deep expertise in cloud-native CPMS architecture and telecom-grade billing. CCV from Fiserv brings decades of payment innovation, regulatory expertise and secure end-to-end payment solutions trusted across Europe since 1958.

Together, we combine:

• Cloud-based innovation
• OCPI-driven interoperability
• Proven payment reliability
• A strong commitment to long-term partnerships

The outcome is a powerful, integrated solution that enables e-mobility businesses to grow with confidence.

About CCV

CCV is an international payment solutions provider that services over 600,000 businesses with end-to-end payment solutions in Europe. Our extensive portfolio includes a processing and settlement platform, online and closed-loop payments, acquiring services, and a wide range of in-store and unattended payment terminals. CCV’s focused partnership strategy, as well as direct SME offerings, enabled us to take leading positions in all home markets: the Netherlands (HQ), Germany, and Belgium. Our success is based on innovation and a long-term customer-focused commitment via partnerships and SME businesses.

https://www.ccv.eu/en/industries/large-enterprise/parking

About Tridens

Tridens EV Charge is an all-in-one EV charging platform for e-mobility businesses ready to scale. It enables CPOs, EMSPs, and fleet operators to manage, grow, and monetize their charging networks — with full OCPP support, smart charging features, and 24/7 AI support.