Question 1

What is Square Up Charging?

Accepted Answer

Square Up Charging has been set up so we can help each other charge our EVs.

You may have seen that other providers encourage you to advertise your charge point + drive way on a public map thus inviting strangers to your home to make a profit from them. 
The difference here is - Square Up Charging is aimed at helping out those who are already likely to be visiting your home (people you know and trust).

They can simply scan your bespoke QR code whilst they visit, borrow your charge point, and Square Up with you there and then for the power they use.

Our app has built in formulas to accurately calculate the cost of each charging session.

By increasing the number of charging opportunities available, we also hope to support those considering the decision to convert to an EV.

Question 2

How does it work?

Accepted Answer

As a Charge Point Owner, you will receive a free bespoke QR Code in the post which can be applied to any suitable surface near your charge point (such as electric box, downspout, wheelie bin etc). 
  
If your guest scans the QR Code with their smart phone, they can connect with you to begin a charging session whilst they visit you.
  
The app's built in formulas can accurately calculate the time and cost for a specific % charge or mileage requirement based on the EV manufacturer data, Charge Point data and the Charge Point Owner's cost of electric. 
 
Once the charge session completes, both users are notified... prompting to unhook the charger - or opt to extend the session.

The cost of the electric is then added to the Host's balance ready for withdrawal.

Question 3

Why is the app not on the App Stores?

Accepted Answer

It's actually a PWA (Progressive Web App) - Built for speed and accessibility whilst not taking up unnecessary memory on your device. 
Our native IOS and Android Apps are in development and will be available on the App Stores ASAP! 
For now, think of it as a website built using web technologies, which acts and feels just like an app.

Launch it directly from our website www.squareupcharging.co.uk (http://www.squareupcharging.co.uk/)or any of our QR codes you may see around.

You can still add it to your home screen… Android users will see a 'Install' prompt, whilst iPhone / IOS users can click the share icon (box with up arrow) and click 'Add to Home Screen'.

It will look something like this:

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Question 4

How is it different to Plugshare etc?

Accepted Answer

Unlike other providers, you will not advertise your house / driveway to strangers on a public map.

Square Up Charging is a simple solution to help out those who are already likely to be visiting your home (people you know and trust).

Question 5

Are all Home Charge Points and EVs compatible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely - if you can physically plug the EV in at your destination, then the app can be used.

Question 6

What would my physical bespoke QR code look like?

Accepted Answer

Like this.…

The QR Code will be unique to you / your Charge Point.

It will be delivered to you by post shortly after adding your Charge Point to your profile.

It is printed on external, weatherproof material with self-adhesive so you can apply it to any suitable surface near your charge point (such as electric box, downspout, wheelie bin etc).

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Question 7

Planting Trees?

Accepted Answer

Every time a Host reaches a £50 interval in their Square Up Charging account (through completed charging sessions), Square Up Charging Ltd will make a donation to plant one Tree via our relationships with tree planting charities.

There is a counter in the Host dashboard tracking how many trees your usage has contributed to!

It will look something like this...

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