Ever wished you could streamline your daily routine and ditch the extra cards cluttering your wallet? Now you can! FEIG Electronics and HID Global, with the majority share of the employee badge market, have joined forces to transform workplace EV charging. By integrating HID’s OMNIKEY Secure Element technology into FEIG’s cVEND payment terminals, they’ve enabled using your employee badge to charge your electric vehicle.
Here’s how it works:
Forget juggling multiple cards and apps – our new technology lets you unlock and pay for EV charging using the same badge you use to access your workplace. Here’s a closer look at how it all comes together:
- Your Badge Gets a Digital Wallet Upgrade: HID’s OMNIKEY Secure Element in SIM form factor supports secure RFID credentials for companies and business campuses. This integration offers compatibility with open-loop terminal systems from FEIG Electronics, enabling reading of closed-loop credentials to send data securely and directly to the OCPP backend, which, when authorized, can be used for EV charging services at an on-site company charging stations.
- Where secure backend software links: The HID credential number is linked to a credit card or an account, and the user securely stores the card number or funds connected to the account/user. This means you can make secure, encrypted transactions without worrying about your data falling into the wrong hands.
- Connecting the Dots: This solution integrates your existing workplace access control system with the EV charging infrastructure. Think of it as a bridge connecting two separate worlds. This integration creates a unified and convenient experience, eliminating the need for separate systems and cards.
- Tap, Charge, Go: Charging your EV is as simple as tapping your badge at your workplace charging station. The system automatically authenticates your credentials, initiates the charging process, and applies discounts your employer offers. No more fumbling for cards, remembering PINs, or navigating through clunky apps. It’s quick, easy, and hassle-free.
This technology simplifies EV charging, making it an effortless part of your workday. It’s a win-win for employees and employers, offering convenience, security, and a boost toward a more sustainable future.
Who Benefits?
This innovative approach to EV charging isn’t just a cool gadget—it offers tangible advantages for everyone involved:
Employees:
- Effortless Charging: No more juggling cards, apps, or accounts. Your employee badge is all you need to charge your EV at work. This means less time spent managing payments and more time focusing on what matters.
- Enhanced Security: With HID’s advanced security features, you can be sure that your payment information and personal data are protected from unauthorized access.
- Increased Convenience: Charging your EV at work becomes a seamless part of your day. Just tap your badge and go – it’s that simple.
Employers:
- Happier Employees: Offering convenient and secure EV charging as an employee perk can boost morale and job satisfaction. This innovation allows Employers to offer employees discounted and/or free EV charging while allowing non-employees to pay via standard methods.
- Greener Workplace: Encourage employees to adopt electric vehicles and contribute to a more sustainable future. Show your commitment to environmental responsibility and enhance your company’s green credentials.
- Attract and Retain Talent: Offering attractive perks like convenient EV charging can give you an edge in attracting and retaining top talent.
- Employee rewards: Employers can easily offer EV charging rewards for performance or other key metrics.
EV Charging Operators:
- Broader Reach: Increased compatibility and interoperability mean you can connect with a wider range of systems and expand your network.
- Attract new Customers: Offering employee badge use at the charge point encourages offices and business parks to implement charging stations within their facilities.
- Simplified Integration: Seamlessly integrate with existing workplace access control systems, making installation and management more effortless.
- Future-Proof Solutions: Embrace technology designed to adapt to evolving industry standards and future-proof your EV charging infrastructure.
This collaboration between FEIG Electronics and HID Global is reshaping the landscape of workplace EV charging. It’s simpler, more secure, and more convenient than ever before. By embracing this technology, we can move towards a future where charging your EV is as effortless as unlocking your office door.
