Charging, explained
Clear answers to the questions that actually matter at a charging station.
Charging, explained
You can charge spontaneously at many public stations without carrying a charging card or entering a long-term contract. The important difference is whether you pay at a terminal, through a QR-code website, or with an app – and whether that app requires an account.
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A blocking fee can apply when your EV remains connected to a public charge point beyond the time allowed by the tariff. Start times, per-minute rates, caps, and night-time exceptions vary between tariffs.
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AFIR is intended to make public charging across the EU simpler and more transparent. It improves ad-hoc payment and price disclosure, requires clear app prices, and limits discrimination – but it does not guarantee cheaper charging.
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The measured energy can determine a large part of your charging bill. ChargEV FleX will soon add its own signature and energy verification to the existing checks – and make the result understandable throughout the app.
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On August 23, 2026, 42,760 public German sites had a current ChargEV FleX tariff, representing 140,168 charge points (EVSEs).
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ChargEV FleX combines station search, transparent tariffs, payment and live session monitoring in one iPhone app – without an account, subscription or separate charge card.
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