EV Charger Payment Terminal for Unattended Charging Stations
Turn any OCPP charging station into an EV charger with a payment terminal. Drivers pay by card or phone directly at the station — no app, no account. The terminal, the backend, remote management and the automatic charging stop come as one solution, and the money goes straight to your account.
How card payment at an EV charger works
The charger itself does not need a built-in card reader. The payment terminal and the charger are linked through the backend, so the same setup works for a single AC wallbox and for a DC fast-charging site.
- Step 1
Charger connects via OCPP
Your station connects to the ZAspot backend over the standard OCPP protocol. No card reader inside the charger is needed.
- Step 2
Driver pays at the terminal
The driver selects a charging point and an amount on the terminal and pays by card or phone. No app, no registration.
- Step 3
Charging starts and stops automatically
The backend starts the session, tracks the energy delivered, and stops charging once the paid amount is used up.
- Step 4
Funds go to your account
Payments go directly to the operator's bank account. The admin panel shows every transaction and settlement.
What does an EV charging payment terminal cost?
The biggest cost of a payment solution is rarely the hardware. Rental models with monthly fees add up to a multiple of the terminal price within a few years, which is why this solution has no monthly fee at all.
Payment funds go directly to the operator's account — ZAspot is not a payment intermediary. Card processing is provided by Global Payments (Česká spořitelna).
An unattended payment terminal built for outdoor chargers
A charging station has no cashier and stands outside all year. The ZAspot UN20 (manufacturer model NEXGO UN20) is designed for exactly that: unattended operation, rain, frost and summer heat.
| Model | ZAspot UN20 (NEXGO UN20) |
|---|---|
| Display | 5" HD touchscreen, 1280×720 |
| Payment methods | Contactless (NFC), chip, magnetic stripe, QR, Apple Pay / Google Pay |
| Protection rating | IP65 — dust-tight and water-jet resistant |
| Operating temperature | −20 °C to +70 °C |
| Connectivity | 4G, Wi-Fi 2.4 & 5 GHz, LAN |
| Operating system | Android 11 |
| Charger interface | OCPP via the ZAspot backend |
One payment terminal for several chargers
A single terminal can serve several charging points at one site. Drivers pick their charging point on the screen, so you do not need a card reader on every charger — which matters most on sites with many AC points. See how one outdoor terminal controls multiple chargers.
Already have a terminal?
If your station already runs a Nayax, Payter, PAX or Worldline terminal, the ZAspot backend can also work with third-party payment terminals. Contact us to discuss integrating your existing setup.
Card payment and the AFIR requirement
The EU Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) requires that drivers can pay ad hoc at public charging points without a contract or an app. For fast chargers that means a payment card reader or a contactless device at the station.
In the Czech Republic, DC stations of 50 kW and more must have a terminal by 31 December 2026. A terminal mounted next to the charger meets the requirement without replacing the charger.
Background: payment terminals for EV charging stationsFAQ: payment terminals for EV charging
What is the best payment terminal for EV charging stations?
One that is built for unattended outdoor use, comes with a backend that controls the charger, and does not charge monthly fees. The ZAspot UN20 (manufacturer model NEXGO UN20) is IP65-rated, works from −20 °C to +70 °C, accepts contactless cards and Apple Pay / Google Pay, and starts and stops charging through the ZAspot backend.
Can I add a payment terminal to an existing EV charger?
Yes. The charger does not need a built-in card reader. It connects to the ZAspot backend over the standard OCPP protocol, and the terminal is mounted next to it. This works with AC and DC stations from virtually all manufacturers.
How much does an EV charging payment terminal cost?
The terminal costs from CZK 8,140 excl. VAT as a one-off purchase. The transaction fee is approx. 1% per payment and there is no monthly fee — the backend is included.
Can one payment terminal serve several chargers?
Yes. One terminal can be assigned to several charging points at the same site. The driver selects the charging point and the amount on the screen, pays by card, and charging starts on that point.
What happens when the paid amount is used up?
The backend tracks the delivered energy in real time and stops the session automatically once the prepaid amount has been consumed, so the operator never delivers unpaid energy.
Who receives the money from card payments?
The station operator. Payments go directly to the operator's bank account; ZAspot is not a payment intermediary. Card processing is provided by Global Payments (Česká spořitelna).
Does the terminal meet the AFIR ad-hoc payment requirement?
Yes. The EU Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) requires ad-hoc payment by card at public fast chargers. A terminal with contactless card payment at the station fulfils that without the driver needing an app, an account or an RFID card.
Want a payment terminal for your station?
ZAspot is based in Brno, Czech Republic. Tell us about your station and connectivity and we will prepare a tailored offer — no obligations.
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