This is why. Chargefox aren't selling the electricity there, so no discount.
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ChargeFox EV charging Network
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It will use whatever active payment method is in your account, which you can edit/update at any time in the App.
RichardV
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40 cents per kWh is fair for a 50kW charger.
But that sign says 0.40 cents per kWh. Can we hold them to that? ;-)
But that sign says 0.40 cents per kWh. Can we hold them to that? ;-)
Oh man, should have grabbed a few while they were going for free (though still waiting for my car).
I'd read that the RFID's are much more reliable than using an app to charge since 4G Mobile reception could be patchy depending on your network and how far underground the charger is in a car park. Is that still the case? Is the recommendation to just pay the $10 to get these cards, which could potentially be, per-provider, just in case payment fails? Just seeing if I should rush out and get any (while they're) free rfid's .
Correct basically they are fairly dumb NFC cards.
On FB someone has said specifically ISO 14443-3A cards (many work/home cards would be the same)
And just use a random 8-digit alphanumeric - 36^8 or about 2.8 trillion combinations.
I have Evie and Chargefox RFIDs and always use them. I keep them in the car’s console. It‘s particularly handy when the screen on the DCFC is busted or so hard to see with sunlight, cracked glass or whatever that it makes following onscreen instructions impossible. It’s also a one-step process (wave the card in front of the reader) instead of a 4-step process (take out phone, open App, select charger, start).
Note that Evie cards work on Chargefox, but the reverse is not true. I tried it and it doesn’t work, even though I entered my Chargefox card number into the Evie app. In fact Evie now have stickers on the card readers that say “Evie RFID cards only”.
I lost my old Chargefox prox card about a year ago. I think it fell out of my pocket in Goulburn, but there was never any suspicious usage of it. Finally got around to getting Chargefox to delink it from my account a few months ago.
I've had my Chargefox and Evie accounts set up to recognize my Evie and ACTEWAGL cards for over two years now. Two is enough. And the only place I've ever charged at where the prox card is critical is Chargefox at Shell Cove. Though that'll change as more stalls get installed underground. The minute the charger loses its own mobile data connection from the provider's billing system, their app becomes useless, even if your own mobile data coverage is fine. You either have to activate it offline with a prox card, or wait it out & hope the site reboots itself.
I've had my Chargefox and Evie accounts set up to recognize my Evie and ACTEWAGL cards for over two years now. Two is enough. And the only place I've ever charged at where the prox card is critical is Chargefox at Shell Cove. Though that'll change as more stalls get installed underground. The minute the charger loses its own mobile data connection from the provider's billing system, their app becomes useless, even if your own mobile data coverage is fine. You either have to activate it offline with a prox card, or wait it out & hope the site reboots itself.
That's awesome. I've just signed up and ordered an Evie card.
I don't intend to use these cards frequently, if at all. But Murphy's law will probably apply when I don't have one.
Thanks for all the feedback!
Amazon has the Chargefox style keyring gadgets for about $1 each (pack of 10). Use 1 have 9 spare ..
YARONGTECH M1 Chip RFID Key fob Tag 13.56MHZ ISO14443A -10pcs (Blue) : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement
YARONGTECH M1 Chip RFID Key fob Tag 13.56MHZ ISO14443A -10pcs (Blue) : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement
www.amazon.com.au
Thanks! I've come across so many folks struggling with their phone app at places like Shell Cove or Sutton Forest. Giving away 9 shouldn't be hard.
Candleflame
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ive never been stranded but got close to it in carmilla when my phone couldnt get signal but returned on restarting of the phone....since then i had the rfd card. just not worth it to take that chance
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