Things to Consider

In addition to the provided Use Cases, there are a few key things to consider when accepting card payments as a Charge Point Operator. These are summarised below and detailed in a linked, dedicated page for each.

Things to Consider	Description
EV Receipts	Guidance on how to provide receipts to drivers, following a completed charge session.
Setting the Authorization Amount	Some best practice on ensuring that payment is taken for all dispensed goods.
Integration Approach	The Pro’s and Con’s of a local or cloud integration.
Session Management	The importance of ensuring sessions are closed in a timely fashion.
Pre-Session Checklist	Everything required before starting a charge session.
Post-Session Checklist	Everything that needs to be finalised when charging is completed.
Idle Fees	When a vehicle is parked in a charging bay but has completed charging, idle fees can encourage the bay to be released.