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Domingo, 19 de enero 2025, 13:05
One of the main challenges faced by electric vehicle drivers at public charging networks is that each operator functions as a closed ecosystem, requiring users to register with different apps and payment gateways.
Manufacturers are aware of this issue, and although steps are being taken towards enabling direct card payments at service stations, a standardised solution is yet to be established, which is what zero-emission car owners are demanding.
Until then, progress is being made through alliances between companies. The latest of these is between Powerdot, an operator with numerous charging points in shopping centres across Spain, France, and Portugal, and Chargemap, a charging station aggregator.
The main innovation is the introduction of the Autocharge feature, which allows a car to start charging immediately after plugging in, without the need to authenticate via an app or go through a payment gateway.
According to Powerdot, this feature "was already available with other operators, albeit limited to closed ecosystems and, therefore, with very limited reach, as it was only accessible to customers of the corresponding platform."
This feature automatically bills the charging time to the account, making the operation smoother and more convenient. To use it, users simply need to activate the feature from the Chargemap app.
"Chargemap's priority has always been to offer the best possible experience to electric vehicle drivers," says Tiphanie Meyer, Chargemap's Marketing Director. "Thanks to Autocharge, electric charging is no longer a complex process. By removing start-up and payment restrictions, this marks progress for our 2.5 million users."
"Since our inception, we have worked to make charging as simple as charging a mobile phone. With the launch of Autocharge, we take a step towards this goal, bringing the universalisation of fast charging in Spain closer, allowing for a more efficient experience," concludes Laura Goncalves, General Manager of Powerdot in Spain.
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