Tap-n-Charge with Zero:Net

Posted by: Mark Chatterley Monday, 01 October 2012.

Zero:Net is set for rapid expansion with the introduction of Tap-n-Charge pay-as-you-go Charging Stations.

Zero Carbon World has been working with Rolec to provide pay-as-you-go fast charging without membership fees, subscriptions or smartcards. With the simple Tap-n-Charge contactless payment system, you can charge your car as simply as you would pay for a cup of coffee.

Tap'n'Charge Charging Station

The new Charging Stations are simple to use: Once plugged in a quick wave of your credit card, mobile phone or other compatible contactless device is enough to start your charge.

These Charging Stations have been developed with EV drivers in mind.

Simple payment system
No smartcards
No membership fees
No subscriptions

They also address a number of concerns that drivers have with current on-street Charging Stations:

The Charging Stations are future-proof by being capable of supplying power all the way up to 63A three-phase. It can charge all current production electric cars at the limit of their onboard charger.
Each Charging Station can have multiple sockets alleviating the fear that another car will already be using the Charging Station or that it will be ICEd (a non-electric car parking in the reserved spot).

The Charging Stations are equipped with a Type 2 socket – you can buy a Type 2 to Type 1 converter cable for cars with J1772 socket inlets in our online shop.

Zero Carbon World will add these new Charging Stations to Zero:Net as they are activated.

Zero:Net is the only unrestricted charging network in the UK. Using Zero:Net you can plan trips around the UK in your electric car without worrying about membership schemes or smartcards.