Plug and Charge: Charging without an app & charging card

Plug and Charge explained: the future of charging without an app or charging card

The world of electric mobility is evolving rapidly. For many electric vehicle (EV) drivers, charging has until now often involved a confusing assortment of smartphone apps and RFID cards. The solution to this everyday problem is called Plug and Charge. This innovative technology makes charging more seamless than ever. As a forward-looking charge point operator (CPO), JOLT Energy brings exactly this fast, straightforward charging into city centres.

Read on to learn how you'll be able to charge without an app or charging card in the future, and why this development is groundbreaking for drivers and site partners alike.

What exactly is Plug and Charge?

Imagine pulling up to a charging station, plugging the cable into your vehicle and having charging start completely automatically. That convenience is what Plug and Charge is all about. The underlying technology is based on the ISO 15118 standard, which establishes direct, encrypted communication between the electric car and the charging station.

As soon as the vehicle is connected to the plug, it authenticates itself with the relevant Plug and Charge provider. In practice, this means charging without an app or charging card finally becomes a reality. Billing takes place automatically and securely through the vehicle owner's tariff agreement stored in the background.

The key benefits for EV drivers

Daily life in the city is often hectic and tightly scheduled. That makes it essential for charging infrastructure to be not only extremely fast but also very easy to use. Plug and Charge stations give you as a driver exactly that much-needed flexibility.

• Maximum convenience: No more searching for the right charging card in the pouring rain; the system is easy to access wherever you need it.
• Huge time savings: JOLT lets you charge your vehicle with enough electricity for up to 200 km of range in just 10 minutes. Combined with automatic start through Plug and Charge, this saves you valuable minutes.
• Seamless integration: This technological approach fits charging smoothly into your daily routine and helps you navigate the city without range anxiety.
• High reliability: You benefit from reliable, ultra-fast charging available around the clock (24/7).

Advanced Plug and Charge stations for urban areas

Modern, intelligent infrastructure is needed to make charging without a charging card widely and reliably available. As a pioneer among charge point operators, JOLT relies on the latest charging technology combined with innovative battery storage. Our charging solutions are specifically designed to modernise urban spaces and bring electric mobility to the mass market.

An outstanding example of this technological excellence is the MerlinOne. This state-of-the-art high-power charger offers an impressive output of 300 kW. What makes the MerlinOne special is its mobile, flexible design with integrated battery storage. This allows it to be installed and deployed quickly without extensive construction work.

The ChargeBox is equally impressive. It is regarded as the most compact and efficient solution in its class and can charge at up to 360 kilowatts regardless of grid infrastructure constraints. At these state-of-the-art Plug and Charge stations, the vision of hassle-free charging in the heart of the city becomes reality.

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JOLT as your reliable Plug and Charge provider

The transformation of urban mobility only succeeds through strong partnerships. JOLT does more than serve end customers: it is a solution-oriented plug-and-charge provider for businesses, supermarkets, petrol stations and municipalities. As a site partner, adding innovative charging stations to your premises significantly increases your site's appeal.

Benefit from our comprehensive approach:

• No grid expansion needed: our charging stations have integrated battery storage and can connect seamlessly to the standard low-voltage grid without expensive, time-consuming upgrades.
• Focus on your core business: We plan, finance and operate the premium chargers at your location. You simply provide the space; we take care of everything else.
• Reach new customers: Attract EV drivers who value the enormous convenience of charging without an app and can become new customers as a result.
• Additional revenue: Benefit from extra income streams while continuing to focus on your core business.

This also creates tremendous opportunities for retailers and quick-service restaurants (QSRs). By offering these convenient charging options, retailers can attract busy consumers who want to take care of several tasks at once.

The future is electric: be part of it!

Charging without a charging card is much more than a convenient technological feature; it is a fundamental step towards making electric mobility accessible, efficient and appealing to the wider public. By consistently expanding its network of state-of-the-art Plug & Charge stations, JOLT removes the remaining barriers to a greener future. The result will be a sustainable, all-electric transport system that works well for every city resident and every business.

The days of countless charging cards, confusing apps and range anxiety are over. With JOLT as your innovative plug-and-charge provider, urban electric mobility is simpler, more transparent and faster than ever before.

Contact us today to find out more about our charging solutions!