PUBLIC EV CHARGING

Public EV Charging Made Simple

Let drivers charge without an app or registration. They simply scan a QR code, choose how much they want to charge, pay securely and start charging.

Get started How it works

No app. No account. No waiting.

DRIVER EXPERIENCE

Charging without the usual barriers

Public charging shouldn't require an app, account or complicated registration process. SmartCharge lets drivers start charging in just a few simple steps.

01

Scan

Scan the QR code displayed on the charger with your phone.

02

Set

Choose how much you want to spend on charging.

03

Pay

Complete the payment directly from your phone.

04

Charge

The charger starts and the driver can begin charging immediately.

NO APP REQUIRED

No app. No registration. Just charge.

Your customers don't need to download an application or create an account. The charging experience starts directly from the QR code on the charger.

SECURE PAYMENT

Pay only for the energy you use

Before charging starts, the selected amount is securely authorized on the driver's card. When the charging session ends, SmartCharge settles the payment based on the actual amount used.

Simple for drivers. Predictable for operators.

For drivers

Only the final amount used during the charging session is charged.

For operators

SmartCharge automatically settles the payment when the session ends, creating a seamless payment experience without requiring manual intervention.

FOR OPERATORS

Everything you need to operate public charging

From accepting public charging sessions to managing payments, chargers and revenue, SmartCharge gives you everything you need to run your charging network from one platform.

Public Access

Let anyone start charging

Make your charging stations available to drivers without requiring an app or registration. Drivers can start a session directly by scanning the QR code.

Payments

Accept secure card payments

Let drivers pay directly from their phone through a secure card payment flow, with the final amount settled after the charging session.

Tariffs

Set your charging prices

Define how customers are charged for using your stations and keep your public charging prices under control.

Session Management

Monitor every charging session

See active and completed public charging sessions and track charging activity across your network.

Charger Management

Manage your charging stations

Monitor charger status and remotely control your charging stations from the SmartCharge platform.

Analytics

Understand your charging business

Track charging activity, energy consumption and revenue to understand how your public charging network performs.

One platform connects the charger, the driver and the payment.

HOW PUBLIC CHARGING WORKS

From charger to revenue

SmartCharge connects your charging infrastructure with drivers and payments, turning an OCPP charger into a complete public charging service.

Infrastructure
OCPP Charger
SmartCharge
Driver experience
QR Code
Payment Authorization €30.00 authorized
Charging Session charging
Business
Actual Payment €17.42 captured · €12.58 released
Revenue & Analytics

One charging session. One connected workflow.

From the moment a driver scans the QR code to the moment the session is completed, SmartCharge connects charging, payment and operational data in one platform.

PUBLIC CHARGING FOR EVERY LOCATION

Turn more locations into charging destinations

Whether you want to offer charging to guests, attract customers, monetize parking or operate a complete charging network, SmartCharge makes public EV charging simple to deploy and manage.

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Hotels & Hospitality

Give guests another reason to choose you.

Offer convenient EV charging to guests and visitors without requiring them to install an app or register. Turn charging into an additional service while making your property more attractive to EV drivers.

  • Guest-friendly QR-code charging
  • No app or registration required
  • Digital payment
  • Centralized charger management

Restaurants & Retail

Turn parking time into charging time.

Give customers a reason to stay longer while their vehicle charges. Offer public charging directly at your location and turn existing parking spaces into an additional service and revenue opportunity.

  • Attract EV-driving customers
  • Add value to existing parking
  • Simple payment experience
  • No app required

Parking Operators

Add charging to your parking business.

Combine parking and EV charging in one customer experience. Let drivers charge while they park and create an additional revenue opportunity from your existing parking infrastructure.

  • Charging alongside parking
  • QR-code access
  • Digital payments
  • Centralized management

Property Owners

Make your properties ready for electric mobility.

Offer EV charging at commercial or residential properties and make charging available to visitors, tenants or the wider public, depending on your setup.

  • Flexible access
  • Multiple chargers
  • User and session management
  • Centralized operation

CPOs

Operate and scale your public charging network.

Manage chargers, charging sessions, payments and network activity from one platform. SmartCharge gives charging point operators the infrastructure they need to operate and grow their public charging network.

  • Multi-vendor OCPP support
  • Centralized charger management
  • Public charging and payments
  • Session monitoring
  • Analytics

Ready to make your location chargeable?

Whether you're offering charging to guests, customers, tenants or the public, SmartCharge can help you turn your chargers into a simple, accessible charging service.

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Public Charging FAQ

No. Drivers charge through a simple QR-code flow in their phone browser - no app, no account and no registration required.

The driver scans the QR code on the charger, chooses how much they want to spend, pays securely online and the charging session starts.

Before charging starts, the selected amount is authorized on the driver's card. When the session ends, SmartCharge settles the payment based on the actual amount used.

You define how drivers are charged for using your stations - set your own tariffs and keep your public charging prices under control.

Only the final amount used is charged. If the authorized amount is not fully used, the unused part is released automatically.

Need charging for your own users?

If your chargers are intended for employees, residents or fleet users rather than the general public, explore SmartCharge Private Charging.

Explore Private Charging