CARD PAYMENT · AFIR
Payment terminal
for EV charging stations
A contactless card payment terminal connected to the Powerize platform. Drivers pay without an app or an account, and you meet the AFIR card payment requirement for stations of 50 kW and above.
What the Powerize terminal does
Ad hoc payment in seconds, settled in the same dashboard as your chargers.
Contactless payment
Drivers pay with a payment card or phone, without creating an account or installing an app.
Price before charging
The terminal shows the charging price before the session starts, in line with price transparency rules.
Works with OCPP chargers
The platform starts the session, so the terminal works with chargers from different manufacturers connected to Powerize.
Own connectivity
The terminal has its own SIM card, so it does not depend on Wi-Fi at the site.
Settlement in the dashboard
Terminal payments appear in the same reports as app, QR code and roaming sessions.
AFIR compliance
Meets the card payment requirement for new stations of 50 kW and above and for existing fast chargers on main roads.
How it works
- Selection. We work out how many terminals you need based on the number and layout of your chargers.
- Configuration. We deliver the terminal with its app and SIM card and link it to your stations in the platform.
- Installation. The terminal is mounted on or next to the charger.
- Go-live. Drivers pay by card and you see the payments in your dashboard.
Payment terminal: FAQ
Is a payment terminal mandatory at a charging station?
Under AFIR, new stations of 50 kW or more opened since 13 April 2024 must accept contactless card payment. Existing fast chargers on the main TEN-T roads must be retrofitted by 2027.
Do AC stations need a terminal too?
Below 50 kW, online payment such as a QR code is enough. The Powerize platform supports QR code payment without extra hardware.
Will the terminal work with my charger?
Yes, if the charger supports OCPP and is connected to the Powerize platform. The platform starts the session, not the terminal itself.
How much does a payment terminal cost?
The price depends on the number of terminals and the station layout. We prepare a quote together with platform service for your stations.
See also
AFIR in practiceCPO platformTurnkey station operatorPowerizer DC