Enable card payments and stay on top of new legislation
Simplicity is vital when it comes to EV charging. To make the experience as simple as possible and boost EV adoption, many countries are rolling out new legislation that requires contactless payment to be enabled at charging points.
To help you comply with the new regulations, we developed the Virta Payment Kiosk in cooperation with Mastercard and Worldpay from FIS.
This solution is perfect for operators of existing charging sites or those planning to install EV charging stations who want to enable ad-hoc payments to visiting or non-registered EV drivers and stay on top of legal requirements.
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Stay compliant
Legal requirements for contactless payment at charging stations are going to come into force in many countries. Both the EU-wide legislation "AFIR" as well as "The Public Charge Point Regulations" in the UK will become effective in 2024.
Boost revenue
Provide a new payment option for your EV drivers who are already asking for contactless payments and attract new customers to your EV chargers. Virta's pilot projects showed 20% growth in transactions at chargers with the Payment Kiosk.
Enhance customer experience
Paying for EV charging couldn't get any easier for your customers. With only a few clicks and a card tap, the payment is done.
Save costs
Retrofit the Kiosk to your existing chargers instead of replacing the entire network to stay compliant with contactless payment requirements.
Technical specifications
- Power PC: Fanless embedded system with Intel©
- Display: 7.0” TFT (1024x600) PCAP Touch
- Payment terminal: PAX IM30
- Connection: 4G or Ethernet LAN RJ-45
- Operating voltage: 230 VAC, 50Hz – approx. 40W (with heater 90 VA)
- Outline dimensions: H450 x W265 x D200 mm, H1444 mm (with pole)
- Weight: 13kg (25kg with pole)
- Mounting options: Pole or a wall mount kit
- Plug&Play technology
- Possible to connect to up to 100 chargers
- Connected to the individual charging stations and the Virta Hub via the cloud
- Designed to accommodate a wide range of payment options, accepting all commonly utilised credit and debit cards available in the market
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Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulations (AFIR)
The AFIR is part of the Fit for 55 package. The regulations focus on the deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure, which will support all modes of transport in Europe.The regulations state that EV drivers must be able to pay easily at charging points with payment cards or contactless devices.
Public Charge Point Regulations
The Public Charge Point Regulations are meant to enhance customer experience at charging points across the UK.The regulations state that a charge point operator must ensure that a person using their charge points with a power of 8 kW or above is able to pay by contactless payment to charge an electric vehicle.
