Controlling access to your charging stations is simple with EV OS. Whether it’s providing free charging for employees, offering discounts to customers, or setting up physical cards for specific groups, these tools help you manage access efficiently. Here's how each option works:

1. Access Codes

Access Codes are 10-digit codes that provide permanent, free access to charging stations at a specific site. Similar to a Wi-Fi password, anyone with the code can use it at the designated location. The code remains active unless removed, and it can only be applied at the site it was assigned to.

• When to use: Use Access Codes to provide free, unlimited access to a specific site, such as for employees, long-term clients or hotel guests.
• How to set up: Follow the steps in this article to create and assign access codes.

2. Discount Codes

Discount Codes provide temporary reductions in charging costs or can be set to offer free charging for a specific period. You can configure the discount amount and set a validity period based on your promotional needs. Discount Codes can be applied to individual sites, selected sites, or station types (e.g., AC 22kW) across your charging network.

• When to use: Discount Codes are ideal for offering price reductions or free charging as part of a promotion. They can help attract users to specific sites or station types for limited-time offers.
• How to set up: Follow the steps in this article to create and manage discount codes.

3. RFID Cards

RFID Cards provide a physical and seamless way to grant access to your charging stations. These cards carry membership plans, allowing users to access your stations without needing to enter a code. RFID Cards are ideal for managing access for specific groups, such as employees or fleet drivers.

• When to use: RFID Cards are best suited for organizations that prefer a physical solution for station access, offering convenience for employees, clients, or fleet operators.
• How to set up: After purchasing RFID cards, refer to this article for instructions on how to add and assign them.

Conclusion

To efficiently manage access to your charging stations, select the method that aligns with your operational needs. Use Access Codes for simple, ongoing access; Discount Codes to offer promotions or temporary benefits; and RFID Cards for physical, convenient access for specific groups. Each option provides flexibility and control, allowing you to tailor access based on your site and user requirements.