The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) was presented by the European Commission on 14 July 2021 and aims at enabling the EU to reduce its net greenhouse gas emissions and at achieving climate neutrality in 2050.

To address this, the European Union has laid out a set of rules surrounding EV (fast) charging and will certainly go a long way in further bolstering Europe’s already robust EV-focused infrastructure.

For example, the rules stipulate that payment for use of the charging facilities must be accessible and easy for everyone. This means, easy and convenient payment methods.

Therefore, ad hoc payment methods are one of the key elements of AFIR. Publicly accessible EV chargers will accept common payment methods such as debit cards and/or QR code payments while providing transparent pricing information. Transparent and non-subscription-based payment options will be mandatory for publicly accessible charging stations, including QR codes for charging stations under 50kW, and payment card readers for charging stations equal to or over 50kW.

Process flows

For devices < 50kW.

process steps:

1. Your device is registered on our Mobiflow platform
2. Based on the provided information above, you can verify if you indeed need to be placing this QR sticker
   • If indeed necessary, please send us a confirmation via email to info@mobiflow.be, including the device serial number(s) found on the sticker(s). This enables us to verify efficiently without further communication.
   • If unnecessary, notify us via email to info@mobiflow.be, including the device serial number(s) and specify reason. This way, our internal staff can make sure the labels get de-activated and will not be billed to your account.
3. We automatically generate and print your QR code sticker and send it to you with a guidance letter
4. If your device is in scope of the AFIR regulations (see above) you will need to place the sticker on your charging device. Make sure the sticker is displayed prominently and easily accessible to all users.
5. Once the sticker is in place you’re all set, and we’ll handle the rest. A nominal fee of 5 EUR per sticker covers creation, delivery, and activation, with invoices generated automatically and sent to your account.

Your device is now properly labelled, ensuring you’re all set to meet the latest regulations while also opening up a new avenue for earning. We’ve aimed to make this process smooth for you, so you can focus on what matters most without any unnecessary stress.

important: 

• If you meet the QR code criteria above, and you have not received a QR sticker from us. Please let us know via email to info@mobiflow, including the device serial number. Before doing so, please verify that your device has indeed already been registered in our platform.
• If you want to install a payment terminal, please follow the steps below.

For devices > 50kW (with payment terminal).

process steps payment terminal:

1. Upon registering your device on our Mobiflow platform, an automatic mail will be sent to you, the device owner. This mail will direct you to this page.
2. In case you do not have a registered merchant account yet, please do this first via the following link: (LINK)
3. Once your boarding with a merchant has been done, you now should have the following at your disposal:
   1. a
   2. b
   3. c
4. You are now ready for set-up with Mobiflow. Please fill in the form below (LINK to FORM)
5. Our Mobiflow team will take it from here. Once you receive a confirmation from our team, you’re all set and your payment terminal is ready for usage. A nominal fee of X EUR per payment terminal covers set-up cost, with invoices generated automatically and sent to your account.

Your payment terminal is now properly set-up, ensuring you’re all set to meet the latest regulations while also opening up a new avenue for earning. We’ve aimed to make this process smooth for you, so you can focus on what matters most without any unnecessary stress.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us at info@mobiflow.be.

The Mobiflow Team.