Safely fill up with electricity via smartphone
Electric cars can now be recharged safely via smartphone. This is made possible by the new solution from Legic Connect. The first pilot customer in Switzerland is Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons, or EKZ for short, which is testing the new possibilities with "Park & Charge" at one of its electric charging stations on the company premises in Dietikon ZH.
With the solution, electromobility becomes one step easier. An electromobilist, who has been informed of the so-called "Park & Charge"If they want to benefit from this service, they pay an annual flat rate that includes their individual electricity consumption. As soon as he holds his smartphone up to the reader of an electric dispenser, the two devices communicate with each other via Near Field Communication and the mobilist is recognized without contact. About Kaba mobile access and Legic Connect the authorizations are then verified so that the electric car can be charged.
For the EKZ The administration effort is reduced with smartphone refueling, according to the report. All authorizations for electricity purchases are issued at the click of a mouse. If an e-mobilist extends his subscription, the authorization period is simply adjusted. If a subscription ends, the e-driver's authorization to refuel is automatically revoked. If a cell phone is lost, the authorization can be deleted immediately so that no unauthorized persons can obtain electricity.
