KORKMAZ: AIcko tvrdi, ze od roku 2023 tam bezi nejaky projekt co by mal skonvertovat nabijacky tak, aby prijimali platbu kartou, dufam, ze u nas sa z toho poucime a infrastruktura sa bude budovat nejako unifikovane, tiez sa mi nechce mat 20 appiek na nabijanie (zatial vyuzivam 4 :)
Is There a Unified Way to Use Their Chargers?No single, fully unified national system exists yet, but Norway is actively addressing the fragmentation through regulations and third-party solutions. The market's diversity—stemming from private operators—means users often juggle multiple apps or RFID cards (up to 20–30 apps and 13 payment systems in some cases).
However, significant progress toward unification has been made:Regulatory Mandates for Accessibility: Since 2023, all new public fast chargers must accept credit/debit cards (including contactless like Apple Pay) directly at the station, eliminating the need for apps or tags in many cases.
Retrofitting older stations is ongoing, with most now compliant or offering QR-code payments linked to card billing. This aligns with EU directives (Norway follows via EEA membership) for interoperable payments.
Roaming and Aggregator Apps: Services like Elton provide near-unified access by partnering with 15+ providers (e.g., Mer, Recharge, IONITY, Circle K, Tesla), allowing one app for starting/stopping sessions and payments via card or Vipps (Norway's mobile payment system).
The Norwegian EV Association's (Elbilforeningen) RFID tag or app grants roaming access to at least four major networks (Recharge, Kople, IONITY, Clever) plus European options.
Other apps like ChargeFinder or PlugShare help locate and filter compatible chargers.
Ongoing Initiatives: The government's 2023 National Charging Strategy aims for full interoperability by standardizing payment protocols, with Standards Norway developing universal designs.
By 2025, expect even broader card acceptance and app consolidation to make charging as simple as refueling gas.