At a glance
Roaming via OCPI facilitates seamless EV charging between networks. Use your charge card at partner stations, and fees are processed through your home network. E-Flux by Road offers roaming options without transaction fees, covering 530.000+ charge points across Europe and UK.
How does roaming work?
Roaming works through the Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI), an open communication protocol that allows for automatic roaming between EV networks. OCPI links mobility service providers (MSPs), charge point operators (CPOs), energy service providers (ESPs) and network service providers (NSPs).
OCPI simplifies roaming between charging networks and ensures accurate exchange of information such as location, charger availability and pricing (pricing is only available if a tariff model has been implemented with the MSP/CPO).
When you go to a location covered by a roaming agreement (find this in the E-Flux app), you can use your charge card in the same way as you would at home. Simply access the partner network’s charge point with your charge card, and once your credentials are verified, you’ll be able to start your session.
After charging, the charge station will communicate your session details to your home network, and collect payment. The fee will be added to the invoice you receive monthly from your home network.
Be aware that you will pay a roaming transaction fee, which is set by the CPO. However, when you use the E-Flux by Road charge card at any charge station connected to E-Flux charge management software, you won’t pay any roaming transaction fees. This means you can save up to 3 eurocents per kWh in roaming fees.
E-Flux charge card options for roaming
Choose from two charge card options – the “Comfort" subscription for frequent EV drivers, or "Flex", the pay-as-you-go charge card without a monthly fee. Both are available for private and business use.
You can charge seamlessly at more than 530.000 charge points across Europe and UK connected to the network.
To order your charge card, click here.
28 February 2024
Can I have a charging card without a subscription?
With a "pay as you charge" card, EV drivers can still charge their cars, and have the flexibility without being tied down to a monthly subscription.
14 February 2024
How much does it cost to charge an EV at public stations?
Public EV charge pricing is never static, and can vary from one charge session to the next. This is because charging costs are influenced by so many variables – from your charging method and location, to the weather and how you drive your car.
And while some variables are in your control such as the type of charge and location you choose, others aren’t, like the price of electricity and other tariffs that the charge station owner or operator adds.
17 April 2024
The most EV-friendly countries in Europe
As the electric vehicle (EV) movement accelerates and we aim for net-zero emissions by 2050, it’s surprising that some European countries are lagging behind, and not providing adequate incentives and support for the industry and its consumers. A recent ranking by Compare the Market revealed the top and bottom countries in the EU for E friendliness.