A chargepoint checkout trip

[CBke]

I have some chargepoints in my neighborhood, so it's time to give them a visit and see what happens ...

First one:  McCharge at McDonalds Zwijndrecht
How it works:
You have to ask the manager for his tag to open the power outlet
Plug your power plug in and close the power outlet (ohoh I have to push real hard)
but charging started.
When you want to go you have to ask the manager for his tag again to stop the charging and open the power outlet.
Then unplug your cable and of you go.

Photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/106983087011221739123/McChargeZwijndrecht?authkey=Gv1sRgCPeK5I-B0azSygE#

Next One: E-laad Ree022 Putte
How it works:
You need a card for this one.
I have a Blue corner card so...
Nothing but a tjilp...

Photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/106983087011221739123/ELaadREE022?authkey=Gv1sRgCNWP2MP9jOXmQg

Next one: EVA chargepoint Kapellen
How it works:
You need a card for this one.
I have a Blue corner card so...
This time a error code, heu ? I was told my card should be ok ?

Photos:  https://picasaweb.google.com/106983087011221739123/PlugPray?authkey=Gv1sRgCNHT95m5r832Bg

Last one: 4242 ANTE5 Merksem
How it works:
You can buy a card or you can use SMS
I've tested the SMS option, so I've send a sms to 4242 with the code of the charge point and your numberplate. And after 10 secs the door opens, plug in your cable, close the door (ohoh) and the charging starts.
When done charging you have to send another SMS, door opens again, unplu and of you go.

Photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/106983087011221739123/4242ANTE5?authkey=Gv1sRgCOLJivaak6jZDQ

So what did I learn today:

You have to be very carefully of you are going on a trip and really need a charge to get home (or where you want to go). Even if they say it's going to work (let it) check it out. Always make an emergency plan ( a second charge point )

[oml]

Next One: E-laad Ree022 Putte
How it works:
You need a card for this one.
I have a Blue corner card so...
Nothing but a tjilp...

Photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/106983087011221739123/ELaadREE022?authkey=Gv1sRgCNWP2MP9jOXmQg

Why did you even bother? It states clearly: allen voor elektrische auto's



<edit> Btw, which kind of charger was it? A 220 V wall outlet, a J1772, something else ... </edit>

[CBke]

Why did you even bother? It states clearly: allen voor elektrische auto's



<edit> Btw, which kind of charger was it? A 220 V wall outlet, a J1772, something else ... </edit>

I can't read Dutch only Flemish ;-)

Recording to my info it's a Mennekes VDE connection.

[ttxgpfan]

Wow, great write up!

[kingcharles]

The Dutch motorcycle lobby group (KNMV) has ensured that motorcycles are allowed to charge at car spots. In early 2010 I was declined a charge card from e-laad but after KNMV made the arrangement my registration was approved.

So if you have a card for The Netherlands you should be able to charge everywhere. The card is universal for all types of charge outlets. Only the Chademo needs another card/subscription.
Nuon has a free card these days where you only pay the electricity and no monthly fee. Not sure if they are willing to provide to Belgium residents though.

[CBke]

So if you have a card for The Netherlands you should be able to charge everywhere.

There is the treaty of Vaals. more info
So I think my Blue corner card should work on a e-laad chargepoint.
Problem is my Blue corner card didn't even work on EVA chargepoint Kapellen and that is from Blue corner...