Nayax Launches VPOS Media 4 Mini to Streamline EV Charging Payments in Brazil

Nayax has officially launched its electric mobility business in Brazil, introducing the VPOS Media 4 Mini to address the country’s rapidly expanding charging infrastructure. For fintech professionals, this represents a critical bridge between unattended retail technology and the high-growth EV sector, solving the friction of closed-loop payment systems in a market with a high vehicle-to-charger ratio.

What was announced

The launch centers on the VPOS Media 4 Mini, a specialized payment terminal designed specifically for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The hardware is certified and validated to process local Brazilian payments directly at the point of charge. This allows drivers to use a physical card or a digital wallet via a simple "tap" at the charger, providing a familiar alternative to traditional app-based payment methods.

The technical workflow of the VPOS Media 4 Mini mirrors that of a traditional fuel pump. The terminal performs a pre-authorization when the charging session begins and automatically captures the final, exact amount once the session concludes. This "single tap" architecture is designed to reduce transaction friction at public and semi-public sites. The device has secured two critical local certifications: ABECS for payment security standards and Anatel for connected device compliance, ensuring it meets the rigorous requirements for unattended outdoor environments.

The timing of the entry coincides with a significant surge in Brazilian EV adoption. Data from the Brazilian Electric Vehicle Association indicates that the national charging network reached 25,429 points by the end of May, marking a 20.7 percent increase in just three months. With a plug-in fleet currently standing at 505,806 vehicles, the market is operating at a ratio of nearly 20 cars for every available charger. Nayax is positioning its platform as an open ecosystem, allowing charge point operators to maintain their existing management systems while providing charger manufacturers with a certified path to enter the Brazilian market.

"The timing is the story. Brazil's public and semi-public charging network reached 25,429 points at the end of May, up 20.7 percent in three months, according to the Brazilian Electric Vehicle Association, while the plug-in fleet stands at 505,806 vehicles, close to 20 cars for every charger. The busier each charger gets, the more expensive friction at the point of payment becomes."

Source release from Nayax.

The companies involved

Nayax is a global commerce enablement and payments platform specializing in unattended retail. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services including localized payment processing, telemetry, and management software. Its expansion into Brazil’s EV sector is managed through its regional arm, Nayax Brazil, where Kelvin Blac serves as CRO, and its dedicated energy division, Nayax Energy, led by President Jason Zarillo.

The rollout involves coordination with several key Brazilian entities. ABECS (Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Cartões de Crédito e Serviços) is the industry body responsible for payment security standards in the region. Anatel is the National Telecommunications Agency of Brazil, which oversees the certification of all radio-frequency and connected hardware. The market context is provided by the Brazilian Electric Vehicle Association, the primary trade group monitoring the growth of the electric mobility sector and charging infrastructure across the country. These organizations collectively form the regulatory and statistical framework within which Nayax is deploying its new electric mobility business.

What FF News has reported before

FF News has closely followed Nayax’s evolution from a hardware provider to an AI-driven retail platform. In July 2026, we reported on how Nayax Launches AI Layer for MoMa App to Revolutionize Unattended Retail Management, followed by the introduction of Nayax Launches AI-Powered Product Discovery for Retailers in May 2026. The company’s focus on integrated payments was further highlighted in late 2025 when Nayax Partners with Unipaas to Launch Fully Integrated Card-Present Payments Solution for UK SaaS Platforms. Crucially, this Brazilian expansion follows a global trend for the firm, as seen when Nayax Announces Strategic Partnership with Leading Global EVSE Provider Autel Energy to Deliver Embedded Payment Solutions in August 2025.

What this means

This move highlights a significant shift in the EV charging market from proprietary, app-locked ecosystems toward open, card-present payment standards. As the vehicle-to-charger ratio tightens in emerging markets like Brazil, the "app-only" model creates a bottleneck that threatens the efficiency of public infrastructure. By introducing pre-authorization hardware that mirrors the petrol station experience, the industry is acknowledging that EV charging must become as frictionless as traditional refueling to sustain mass adoption. The pressure is now on local charge point operators to move away from closed-loop systems or risk losing volume to sites that offer universal payment acceptance. This launch sets a benchmark for how payment security and telecommunications certifications must be navigated to scale unattended retail in South America.