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04/01/2012 | APT TECHNOLOGIES PRESENTS PAY-AS-YOU-GO EVOLT CHARGING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

APT Technologies, supplier of the Evolt range of electric vehicle charging solutions, is to launch a dedicated pay-as-you-go network that will

08/11/2011 | Evolt Charging Points Powers the 2011 RAC Future Car Challenge

Evolt charging points, supplied by APT Technologies, provided access to the much needed power for vehicles taking part in this year's Royal Aut

05/09/2011 | APT LAUNCHES NEW ULTRA FAST EV CHARGING POST

A new, very fast-acting charging system that will dramatically enhance the viability of electric vehicle travel as an alternative, eco-consciou

02/09/2011 | Evolt to Charge the RAC Future Car Challenge

APT Technologies is providing a dozen of its innovative Evolt charging points to help power vehicles taking part in this year's RAC Future Car

01/09/2011 | APT WIN PLUGGED-IN PLACES APPROVAL

APT Technologies, providers of the Evolt range of electrical vehicle (EV) charging points, has become an official supplier to the Midlands' Plu

02/08/2011 | EVOLT SPARKS INTEREST AT BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH

Pleasure Beach, Blackpool has become the UK's first major tourist attraction to provide charging points for electric cars. These charging point

02/08/2011 | Charging down to LCV2011

APT Technologies, providers of electric vehicle charging solutions, will be showcasing its range of Evolt charging points at the 4th annual Low

06/07/2011 | TRANSPORT MINISTER UNVEILS eTAP SOLAR EV CHARGING STATIONS

Use the Sun, Evolt and APT Technologies combine to launch pioneering EV charging facili

06/01/2011 | APT WINS FIRST ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING POINT CONTRACT FOR GLASGOW CAR PARKING

APT Technologies, distributors of the E-Volt range of electrical vehicle (EV) charging points, has won a significant contract to provide a seri

APT TECHNOLOGIES PRESENTS PAY-AS-YOU-GO EVOLT CHARGING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

APT Technologies, supplier of the Evolt range of electric vehicle charging solutions, is to launch a dedicated pay-as-you-go network that will simplify the on-the-move charging experience for drivers of electric vehicles.

Meeting the need for publicly available charging points away from home or work, Evolt has teamed up with electronic money provider sQuid to enable drivers to access charging facilities and pay to be ‘re-charged' in much the same way as one would refuel at a petrol station.

Users pay a nominal registration fee (either in advance or on site) of £5 for a sQuid card that gives them unlimited use of the network, with no requirement for additional monthly payment subscriptions of any kind, as Justin Meyer of APT Technologies explains:

“sQuid cards use the latest smartcard technology to make almost instantaneous payment,” he says. “Drivers will be able to safely and securely pre-load electronic money onto a sQuid card, before making contactless payment for their electric consumption.

“Drivers will also have the means to manage their account online,” he continues, “including monitoring their balance, reviewing their spend and topping up their card.”

Justin believes that this solution will further increase the appeal of a transition to EV travel: “The simplicity and modernity of the Evolt pay-as-you-go system is sure to smooth the way to a wider take-up of electric vehicles, and boost confidence in the numerous advantages of this technology.”

There are also substantial benefits for companies that choose to host a pay-as-you-go Evolt facility on their own site: “Evolt pay-as-you-go can create an additional source of revenue for companies that install a charging facility at their premises, whilst also attracting EV drivers to their location,” explains Justin.

“Since drivers do not have to pre-register before arriving at the on-site charger, nor pay any kind of monthly subscription fee, the convenience of the pay-as-you-go Evolt charger will appeal to all EV drivers,” he concludes, “even those already subscribed to other charging services, because they will have nothing to lose from also registering for Evolt pay-as-you-go.”