Elektroauto uzlādes tīkla operators “Ignitis ON” is rolling out direct bank card payment terminals across its public charging network in Latvia, supplementing mobile app options to streamline transactions for drivers without prior registration.
The Bottom Line
- Payment Expansion: Direct bank card terminals are being installed across more than 600 “Ignitis ON” charging points in Latvia, eliminating mandatory mobile app registration for ad-hoc users.
- Overstay Enforcement: Operating alongside the new payment terminals, an automated overstay fee of €0.10 per minute applies after a strict 20-minute grace period following the completion of an charging session.
- Infrastructure Reach: The company maintains a regional target density ensuring charging stations remain spaced no further than 30 kilometers apart throughout the Baltic network.
Deploying POS Terminals Across Baltic Corridors
The operational rollout brings physical point-of-sale hardware directly to fast and ultra-fast charging stalls. Uzlādēts reported that drivers can initiate and terminate sessions directly at the terminal, receiving electronic receipts either via an on-screen QR code scan or by inputting an email address. Māris Sīklis, head of e-mobility for “Ignitis ON” in Latvia, noted that the infrastructure update targets accessibility for consumers who do not maintain active accounts on the operator’s proprietary mobile platform.
This hardware upgrade integrates with an existing footprint of over 600 operational public charging points across Latvia. The deployment strategy maps out station intervals capped at 30 kilometers to eliminate range anxiety along primary transit routes.
Enforcing Turnaround via Automated Overstay Fees
Complementing the new payment hardware, Delfi.lv reported that “Ignitis ON” formally instituted a nationwide overstay tariff across its direct-current (DC) and high-power charging (HPC) stalls following a multi-month trial period. The framework imposes a strict 20-minute window post-charge for motorists to vacate the stall. Exceeding this threshold triggers a continuous penalty rate of €0.10 per minute, tracked in real-time through the operator’s digital application ecosystem.
Sīklis characterized the policy as a behavioral adjustment mechanism rather than a primary revenue stream, drawing a direct parallel to standard gym etiquette regarding equipment usage.
| Operational Metric | Specification |
|---|---|
| Total Network Points (Latvia) | 600+ charging points |
| Geographic Density Target | Maximum 30 km between stations |
| Post-Charge Grace Period | 20 minutes |
| Overstay Penalty Rate | €0.10 per minute |
