Ignitis ON Begins Introducing Bank Card Payments at Its EV Charging Stations in Latvia
Ignitis ON is installing payment terminals at its electric vehicle charging stations in Latvia so drivers can pay by bank card. The option is already available at some stations and will soon cover the whole network.
The electric vehicle charging network Ignitis ON has begun rolling out payment terminals at its stations in Latvia, allowing drivers to pay for charging with a bank card. Some stations already offer the option, and the terminals are due to be installed across the company's entire charging network in the country in the near future. The new method adds to the existing ways of paying and makes charging easier for people who do not regularly use the mobile app.
How it will work
Drivers will be able to start and stop charging directly at the payment terminal. Afterwards, they can receive an electronic receipt by scanning a QR code with their phone or by entering an email address at the terminal. No prior registration is needed for this payment method. The option is being introduced gradually.
Company comment
Māris Sīklis, head of electromobility at Ignitis ON in Latvia, said the charging experience involves much more than plugging in a car and charging it. In his view, the whole process, from arriving at the station to paying, should be convenient and clear. Paying by bank card lets drivers choose the method that suits them best and makes charging more accessible for those who do not use the mobile app.
Network scale
There are currently more than 600 Ignitis ON charging points across Latvia. The company continues to expand its public charging network and aims to strengthen its position as the leading high-power charging network in the Baltics. Its strategy envisages charging stations being no more than 30 kilometres apart.
