Read RFID card / VID vehicle number via charging station

An owner/administrator of a charging infrastructure can also read an RFID card or the VID number (Vehicle Identification Number) of a vehicle via a charging station.

The VID number (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique identifier for each electric vehicle. It is used to identify and distinguish the vehicle. Reading the VID number is mainly used for Autocharge and ISO15118.

The PlugandCharge/Autocharge or ISO15118 function described only works with DC charging stations.

To do this, go to the charging station you want to use for reading and press the "Read RFID card" button to start a reading process, which takes 30 seconds.

After pressing the button, a pop-up window opens with a timer counting down 30 seconds. During these 30 seconds, an RFID card can be held up to the charging station and it will then appear in this pop-up window. The system now offers the option of copying the card number to the clipboard or, if it is a new, unused number, saving it immediately as a new RFID card.

Instead of an RFID card, a vehicle can also be plugged in during the 30 seconds and the system will then read the VID number (Vehicle Identification Number) of a vehicle. This function is intended for charging stations without RFID readers, where charging is to be started and the charging data evaluated via the VID number (Autocharge or Plug'n Charge ISO 15118 function). 

Whether this function is available depends on the charging station or the vehicle. Not all charging stations support this function, or it must be activated by the manufacturer/installation partner. The same applies to vehicles. Not all vehicles support this function or comply with the standards. Eponet is therefore unable to offer any support in this regard.

At some DC charging stations, the function is only available when a vehicle is plugged in.