With Plugchoice, you can start and stop transactions remotely.
How to remotely start or stop transactions
First, you have to add a card to the location. A remote start works as if that card was presented at the charger.
App
App
Go to Chargers and press Start charging. Under Choose a card to start with, pick the card. If the location has only one card, charging starts on it right away. If it has none, you can add one there with Add card.
While charging, press Stop charging to stop the transaction.
Web portal
Web portal
To start, go to Chargers > [your charger] > Commands, select Start charging (RemoteStartTransaction), enter the card and press Execute.
To stop, go to the charger's Overview and press Stop transaction under Current transaction.
The charger must be online, and you need data access to the location.
Frequently asked
Will my automatic billing still work?
Will my automatic billing still work?
Usually yes. If an operator bills the sessions on this charger, it bills them on the card you choose, so choose a card that the operator knows.
Why do I need to add a card for a remote start?
Why do I need to add a card for a remote start?
A session is always booked on a card. Without one, the charger cannot see who is charging, and an operator or lease company needs it to settle the costs. That also applies if you do no billing at all. You can add a card with any RFID card your charger's card reader accepts.
My charging stops immediately, why?
My charging stops immediately, why?
The card you chose is probably not known by the operator that bills this charger. Make sure the operator knows and accepts the card.