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Charge Drivers by Time Using Fixed per Period Rates

Operators can now bill drivers based on charging time instead of energy consumption with the new “Fixed per period” rate type.

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Written by Lizzie Karmi
Updated over a week ago

What is the Fixed per Period rate?

This rate type allows billing based on how long a vehicle is actively charging, regardless of how much energy is used. It’s ideal for:

  • Locations that double as time-limited parking spots

  • Enforcement of charger occupancy in shared environments

Key benefits

  • Simple pricing for time-sensitive setups: Set fixed fees per 15, 30, or 60 minutes.

  • Compatible with idle fees: Applies only during active charging.

  • Integrated with statements and receipts: “Charging costs” now appear in both driver and account statements, with duration-based line items reflected in receipts.

How to configure a Fixed per Period rate

  1. Go to Operator SettingsRate PlansAdd Rate Plan.

  2. Choose Fixed per period under Rate type.

  3. Select an interval: 15, 30, or 60 minutes.

  4. Set the cost per interval (e.g., $5/hr).

  5. (Optional) Add a Parking refund per interval to offset the cost. Refund will apply per hour or part of it.

Driver experience in the app and via Scan to Charge

Driver App:

  • Before a session begins, the Charging Time cost and refund appear in the pricing breakdown.


  • If the refund fully offsets the session cost, the final charge appears as $0 in the Transactions History screen.

  • Confirmation messages and in-app notifications are updated to reflect when no invoice is issued due to a full refund.

FAQ

  • Can I combine Fixed per period with energy-based pricing?
    No. This rate type is used independently but can be combined with idle fees.

  • Where will the new rate appear for users?
    In the pricing card in-app, and in all billing documents and receipts.

Information about other rate types can be found below:

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