Lower charging rates

Plug & Save introduced: smart charging with discount in three provinces

In Slot Zeist werd Plug & Save geïntroduceerd.

In Utrecht, North Holland and Flevoland, Plug & Save was recently introduced. This allows electric drivers who charge at public charging stations outside peak hours to benefit from lower charging rates.

Plug & Save is an initiative of MRA-Elektrisch – a partnership of governments in Utrecht, North Holland and Flevoland – and is implemented in cooperation with operators TotalEnergies, Shell ubitricity and Vattenfall. According to MRA-Elektrisch, the initiative marks the start of a larger movement, with e-drivers receiving discounts when they charge outside peak hours. This is happening at new charging stations with a digital display, in 74 municipalities.

MRA-Elektrisch informs in a press release that the benefit for users is now directly visible in the form of lower charging rates. “Previously, smart charging mainly took place behind the scenes, for example by automatically reducing the charging capacity during peak hours. Smart charging also means charging at times when there is a lot of solar and wind energy available – so optimal use of locally generated renewable energy.”

Launch

The official kick-off was performed by deputy Huib van Essen (province of Utrecht), in the presence of Marieke Donkervoort (chairman NAL), Olof van der Gaag (NVDE, Slim laden voor iedereen core group), alderman Wouter Catsburg (municipality of Zeist) and representatives of grid operator Stedin and charge post operators, among others. During the opening, a large QR code was scanned, officially activating Plug & Save. Via a QR code at the charging station, e-drivers can activate their own discount on their charging session.

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This article was automatically translated from the Dutch language original to English (British).

Author: Nina Koelewijn

Source: MobilityEnergy.com

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