MARUIKEL's Plug-and-Charge
What is "Plug-and-Charge" in a Nutshell?
In the field of charging piles, "Plug-and-Charge" means that once the charging gun plugs in the vehicle, the charging starts immediately. After the charging is completed, you can pull out the gun and drive away without any additional operations! There's no need to insert cards, open your mobile phone, pre-deduct fees, identify license plates, scan payment codes, or undergo face recognition. When you arrive at the charging station, just plug in and charge, and leave once it's done, enjoying a truly "seamless" charging experience.
How is “plug and charge” achieved?
To achieve this smooth experience, there are a series of key technical steps behind it. Let's take a look at how "Plug and Charge" uses smart technology to complete identity authentication and automatic settlement:
1. Vehicle-account Binding
When using it for the first time, users only need to bind the vehicle and account information through the charging mini-program. The bound vehicle can be recognized by the charging pile, and there is no need to repeat the binding or verification operation for subsequent charging.
2. Automatically Identify the Vehicle and Start Charging
When user inserts the charging gun into the vehicle, the charging pile directly connects to the account by identifying the vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number, the vehicle's unique "ID card"). After identifying the VIN, the charging pile will automatically read the vehicle's charging requirements, such as the current battery status, acceptable charging power, etc., and automatically start charging
3. Stop when Full, Automatic Background Settlement
When the charging is completed, the charging pile will automatically stop the current flow and report information such as the charging time, power consumption, and cost of the entire charging process to the background. The charging status during the process is also reported in real-time to ensure charging safety and stability, preventing electricity theft and unexpected power outages. The background settlement system will deduct the corresponding fees according to the actual power consumption, and users can complete automatic payment hassle-free.
4. Push Settlement Information to the User - end
When the deduction is completed, the system will push the settlement information to the user to ensure transparent charges. Users can view detailed charging records and deduction details in the charging mini-program, so as to clearly understand the cost of each charge.
The convenience of “plug and charge”
"Plug and Charge" not only simplifies the charging process, but also brings a more comfortable charging experience.
No need to carry a card: Eliminates the burden of additional equipment and operations.
No need to scan code and pay: reduce charging waiting time and improve efficiency.
Transparent settlement, charge and go: say goodbye to hidden fees, the fees are automatically settled and notified to the user. For users, "Plug and Charge" perfectly solves the cumbersome problem of traditional charging operations, bringing a truly convenient and seamless experience to every car owner.
The Future Development of "Plug-and-Charge"
With increasing popularity of Evs, more and more charging stations will become smarter to support the "Plug-and-Charge" function. By then, this seamless charging mode will become the mainstream, and even more advanced features such as intelligent charging power adjustment and precise appointment will be introduced. With the advancement of intelligent charging technology, the travel experience of EV owners will be smoother and more convenient!
Let "Plug-and-Charge" become the standard experience for EV owners, we will wait and see in the future!
