Tesla's Automated Payment System for EV Destination Charging Network Runs Into Problems

Urian B., Tech Times 17 November 2020, 11:11 pm

Tesla has reportedly been making moves as of recent in order for them to enable automated payments at certain charging stations within its Destination Charging network. This also enables the charging of electric vehicles over at apartments which is something that has proven hard to be done according to the story by electrek.

Tesla plans to launch new automated payment charging stations

Some time earlier this year, Tesla had launched its known Wall Connector Gen 3, which is a new home charging station that is wifi connected and also has an updated design. Most of the new level 2 charging stations are already wifi enabled, but Tesla actually didn't include the whole capability until just recently since the owners could now always monitor charging through the given connectivity capability of its known vehicle.

Wifi capability installed at the given charging stations will also allow Tesla to be able to implement payment for these Destination Chargers by using the company's Wall Connector. Some time shortly after, Tesla actually told certain property owners in its said Destination Charging network that it will be able to allow them to take payment from their customers for using the simple charging station, according to QueensCitizen.

Tesla wants smoother experience for EV owners

Tesla has now updated its official website with the mention of this upcoming capability that is aimed to be used for apartments. It was stated that this should enable residents to be able to wake up to a completely charged EV every day by being able to provide convenient as well as reliable charging. The property managers are said to be soon able to seamlessly collect the said payment for energy consumption.

This is quite an interesting development that could potentially be a huge help in allowing EV ownership for the said apartment dwellers. EV ownership has also been much more difficult for certain people living in either apartments or condominiums. EV ownership has actually also been a bit more difficult for certain people living in either apartments or condominiums due to the lack of charging.

Tesla is facing problems with implementing automated payment

Home charging is said to be one of the best advantages of owning an EV over owning gasoline-powered cars. It's harder to achieve, however, if people park their vehicle in a certain shared parking lot.

Tesla is now facing challenges in convincing property managers, landlords, or other HOAs to go forth and install these charging stations. Part of the problem is how these EV owners are going to be able to pay for the said electricity that they consume.

As of the moment, Tesla plans to actually have its very own platform in order for them to manage the said charging sessions as well as automatic payment system for other property managers. This should make life a lot easier to manage a whole charging station in a said apartment building.