AFIR Conformity of the SMA EV Charger Business
The combination of SMA EV Charger Business and SMA eMobility Portal fully conforms to the new AFIR European charging station directive (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation), which went into effect on 2024-04-15. This compliance ensures that the SMA EV Charger Business meets the new European industry standards and fulfills the requirements for charging infrastructure, including accessibility and user-friendliness.
Static QR code for simplified charging
A static QR code, in combination with the SMA eMobility Portal, provides AFIR compliance. This QR code enables users to pay for charging easily by scanning the code, without requiring prior registration or roaming setup. This function is especially beneficial with respect to the AFIR requirement for charging infrastructure accessibility and ease of use.
How do I get the QR code?
For onboarding the EV Charger Business or a 3rd-party charger:
Tick "I want to make the charging point public". QR codes for all new charging stations will be sent immediately to the address saved in your account.
For charging stations that are already configured:
Send an email to onboarding-emobility@sma.de with the subject "QR-Code". Include the following information in the email:
Shipping address
Account name and location in the SMA eMobility Portal
Serial number of the charging station to be made public
Benefits of the static QR code:
User-friendliness: Users can quickly and easily start the charging process without prior registration or membership in roaming networks.
Transparency: The cost of the charging process is shown immediately and users can pay directly by means of Apple Pay, Google Pay, or credit card.
Efficiency: The process reduces the time required for authentication and payment, which is particularly beneficial at much frequented charging stations.
Significance for operators and users
For operators of charging infrastructure like the SMA EV Charger Business, conformity with AFIR means that you are able to provide a modern, user-friendly charging solution that meets legal requirements while simultaneously improving the customer's experience. For users, this means greater availability of easily accessible charging options that are easy to use, which further reduces the threshold for switching to electric vehicles.