Are Payment Terminals Necessary for Public EV Chargers – and How Do They Work?

Are Payment Terminals Necessary for Public EV Chargers – and How Do They Work?

by | Feb 25, 2025 | Charging access, Charging station, CPO, CSO, EV charging, Payment, Payment Terminal, Uncategorized

While using a credit card at a gas station has long been the standard for fuel purchases, the same has not been true for electric vehicle (EV) charging. This is mainly due to the decentralized nature of EV charging networks and the high costs associated with payment...
Plug & Charge, Smartphone App, Web App, RFID, Payment terminal, Autocharge… What is the right EV charging Access method for you?

Plug & Charge, Smartphone App, Web App, RFID, Payment terminal, Autocharge… What is the right EV charging Access method for you?

by | May 5, 2024 | Charging access, Charging station, CPO, CSO, EMP, eRoaming, EV charging, Plug & Charge, Uncategorized

What is the right EV charging Access method for you? There are multiple ways to charge an electric vehicle, but unless you’re using a charger in your home garage, you’ll need an access control method to initiate a charging transaction. They are known as...
Make or buy an EV charging platform? How about making both by using APIs to customize your charging service?

Make or buy an EV charging platform? How about making both by using APIs to customize your charging service?

by | Aug 13, 2023 | API, Charging station, Company development, CPO, CSO, Electric vehicle, EMP, Energy management, eRoaming, EV charging, OCPI, Payment, Pricing, Uncategorized

All customers providing commercial EV charging services utilize a platform known as the back office. This platform serves as the central hub for operating charging stations, handling tasks such as support, authorization, billing, and energy management. The majority of...