Electric vehicle drivers can reduce their charging costs by providing vital real time operational information via visual checks and inspections to boost charge point efficiency... and they earn so called &Charge kilometres!
In a unique innovation developed by &Charge, EV drivers can now earn discounts and receive other incentive rewards by logging their charge place experience on a new App that connects directly with charge point operators (CPOs).
&Charge is a leading platform combining smart user engagement with value-added services around EV charging.
Using the new &Charge mobile phone app to upload 'real time' experiences including photographs showing the condition of charge stations, drivers will provide CPOs with valuable information on availability, performance and condition of their equipment for which EV drivers will also benefit.
German company, &Charge, who pioneered the new app in Europe, say that EV drivers can check-in at nearly every charging station throughout the UK to provide updates while charging, enjoying reduced charging costs and access to valuable online goods and services. From 2023 onwards there will also be access to in-store services.
Launching the new feature for EV drivers, Simon Vogt, Co-Founder / Chief Sales Officer of &Charge said: "By bringing Charge Point Operators and electric vehicle drivers closer together, we have created a unique facility that, in Europe has already proved highly successful. We are now in a position to introduce this new technology to the UK for the benefit of EV users and operators of the EV charging network across the country.
"For each and every Charge Point Operator, one of the most important factors is ensuring the fast and efficient operation and servicing of their units, thereby increasing the availability of chargers to the rapidly growing number of EV users throughout the UK.
"Smart user engagement with value-added services around EV charging is a new and exciting development for the UK. We have created the &Charge platform that increases CPO uptime availability, decreases operational expense and boosts customer satisfaction.
"Receiving real time information from those drivers using the stations is invaluable in providing instant notification of the need for maintenance services to reduce the downtime of chargers."
EV drivers can now enjoy earning further bonus points ("kilometres") in over 350 leading stores throughout the UK including AO, Marks & Spencers, Curries, Booking.com, JD, Zavvi, Hughes and Electrical Discount.
EV drivers can redeem their collected kilometres made from reviews and shopping for free charging sessions with Hyundai (Charge myHyundai), KIA (KIA Charge), Octopus Energy Electric Universe, Plugsurfing and Maingau.
The Electric Vehicle Association Scotland welcomed the arrival of the &Charge app... its director Neil Swanson said: " Innovations that bring EV drivers and operators of charge points across the country closer together will go a long way to improving the service for everyone.
"EV sales are soaring and real time information that drivers can provide to charge point operators can only assist in ensuring better availability and operational efficiency of the country's charging infrastructure.
"This latest development is another initiative that will contribute to the transition to all electric transportation."
To load the new &Charge App please use the following links.
Google:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andcharge
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/charge/id1487636133?l=de
For further information contact:
Simon Vogt
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Tel: 0049 160 993 662 61
Website: www.and-charge.com
