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amenity = charging_station
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A station that supplies energy to electrical vehicles.
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operator=* capacity=* ref=* amperage=* voltage=* fee=yes/no parking:fee=yes/no/interval opening_hours=* payment=*
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 Charging stations supply energy for electric vehicles, like gas stations do for conventional vehicles. There are some different types of charging stations. E-Bikes e.g. can be charged at an domestic wall socket.

How to map

Add a node at the centre of the charging station. Add the tag amenity=charging_station to the node.

Tags to use in combination

Like the amenity=fuel tag, it is helpful to add the location of the amenity=charging_station. At a later time, specific details of the amenity=* can be added. Charging cars takes time depending on the maximum power output of the station, the number of vehicles currently charging and the charging level of the battery. Providing the number of vehicles that can be charged at the same time through the capacity=* tag will be the next most useful tag.

Electric vehicle charging is such a young market that the standards are changing rapidly. Mappers that do not use the technology will have a hard time sorting the details of the sockets, voltage, amperage, and billing networks. Operators of electric vehicles may need a toolkit of adapters for the types of sockets and charging systems that are used in their local area. A network of  Tesla Supercharger Stations on Wikipedia cross the US as of November 2014. Tesla Motors is challenging other high speed DC charging standards with these stations.

• operator=*
• capacity=* (The number of vehicles which can be charged at the same time. The total number of sockets can be higher.)
• ref=*
• amperage=* (The maximum current rating.)
• voltage=*
• fee=yes/no (Yes if some or all customers have to pay a fee for using the station.)
• parking:fee=yes/no/interval (Whether you have to pay a parking fee or not while charging. If the fee must be paid only on certain hours, the same syntax can be used as for opening hours.)
• opening_hours=*
• payment=*

Socket

There are some charging stations which have several different sockets or cables. Therefore it is necessary to have the possibility to enter the count for every type thereof.

The red CEE sockets define the available current by their different diameters of the circular housing, so they are different sockets. Usually, the red CEE sockets found are 16 A or 32 A.

Tags	Definition	Photo	Notes
socket:cee_blue=*	Number of blue CEE sockets		IEC 60309 P+N+E, 6h earth pin, blue, 220–240 V AC, colloquially known as CEE blue. Commonly used for power supply in camping sites in Europe.
socket:cee_red_16a=*	Number of red CEE sockets with 16 A current		IEC 60309 3P+N+E, 6h earth pin, red, 350–415 V AC, 16 A, colloquially known as CEE red.
socket:cee_red_32a=*	Number of red CEE sockets with 32 A current		IEC 60309 3P+N+E, 6h earth pin, red, 350–415 V AC, 32 A, colloquially known as CEE red. Commonly used in Germany.
socket:cee_red_64a=*	Number of red CEE sockets with 64 A current		IEC 60309 3P+N+E, 6h earth pin, red, 350–415 V AC, 64 A, colloquially known as CEE red.
socket:cee_red_125a=*	Number of red CEE sockets with 125 A current		IEC 60309 3P+N+E, 6h earth pin, red, 350–415 V AC, 125 A, colloquially known as CEE red.
socket:type1=*	Number of cables with Type 1 plugs		IEC 62196-2 Type 1 or SAE J1772-2009 plug, colloquially known as Yazaki, Level 1: 120 V AC, 16 A; or Level 2: 240 V AC, 80 A. The cable is permanently attached to the charging station and plugged into a lockable receptacle on the vehicle. Commonly used in the USA. Most public charging stations in the US provide Level 2 charging at up to 30 A but some are limited to 16 A.
socket:type1_combo=*	Number of cables with Type 1 combo plugs.		IEC 62196-2 Type 1 or SAE J1772-2009 combined charging system (CCS) plug, with 2, larger, extra pins for DC charging.
socket:type2=*	Number of Type 2 plugs		IEC 62196-2 Type 2, or VDE-AR-E 2623-2-2 plug, colloquially known as Mennekes. Common in Europe.
socket:type2_combo=*	Number of Type 2 combo plugs		IEC 62196-2 Type 2, or VDE-AR-E 2623-2-2, combined charging system (CCS) plugs, with 2, larger, extra pins for DC charging.
socket:type3=*	Number of Type 3 sockets		IEC 62196-2 Type 3, or EV Plug Alliance, socket. Note that there are multiple connector sub-types here. Also known as SCAME connector, particularly in Italy.
socket:chademo=*	Number of cables with CHAdeMO plugs		IEC 62196-2 Type 4, or JEVS G105-1993, colloquially CHAdeMO. The cable is permanently affixed to the charging station and plugged into a lockable receptacle on the vehicle. A Japanese standard that provides fast DC charging not available in the other base IEC 62196-2 types, but likely to be supplanted by the IEC 62196-2 combo connectors.
socket:tesla_standard=*	Number of cables with Tesla standard plugs		Tesla proprietary charging plug. Found on post-roadster cars.
socket:tesla_supercharger=*	Number of cables with Tesla standard plugs at Supercharger station		See also Tag:amenity=charging station/Tesla Motors Tesla proprietary charging plug, medium voltage DC, high current, fast charging, only at Tesla Supercharger charging stations. One of three fast DC charging systems competing in the USA, competing with Type 1 Combo (CCS) and CHAdeMO.
socket:tesla_roadster=*	Number of cables with Tesla roadster plugs		Tesla Roadster plug. Available at some public charging stations, but generally not commercially.
socket:magne_charge=*			Obsolete, but still installed in some places; included for the sake of completeness.
socket:nema_5_15=* socket:typeb=*	Number sockets accepting NEMA-5-15P plugs		IEC type B or NEMA 5-15R receptacle, and NEMA 5-20R receptacle, accepting NEMA 5-15P plugs, 110–127 V AC, 15 A. Commonly used in the Americas and Asia. The user must generally provide a portable "Level 1" trickle charger and connect it between the socket and the vehicle.
socket:nema_5_20=*	Number sockets accepting NEMA-5-20P plugs		Similar in appearance to NEMA-5-15, but has a T-shaped socket on one side, and can supply a higher current. Compatible with NEMA 5-15P plugs. The user must generally provide a portable "Level 1" trickle charger and connect it between the socket and the vehicle. Many older ChargePoint stations have one of these behind the locking front panel.
socket:nema_14_30=*	Number of NEMA 14-30 sockets		NEMA 14-30 2P+N+E, 208 V or 240 V AC, 30 A. L-shaped neutral blade. Commonly offered in the USA.
socket:nema_14_50=*	Number of NEMA 14-50 sockets		NEMA 14-50 2P+N+E AC, 208 V or 240 V, 50 A. Straight neutral blade. Offered in some places.
socket:schuko=*	Number of Schuko sockets		IEC type F, or CEE 7/3 socket (taking a CEE 7/4 plug), also known as Schuko, 220–240 V AC, 16 A. Used in continental Europe.
socket:bs1363=*	Number of BS 1363 sockets		IEC type G, or BS 1363 socket, 220–240 V AC, 13 A. Used in UK and many Commonwealth country domestic premises.
socket:as3112=*	Number of AS/NZS 3112 sockets		IEC type I, or AS/NZS 3112 socket, 220–240 V AC, 10 A. Used in Australia, New Zealand and many Pacific Islands.

Power Output

• To specify the max. output of the entire station: charging_station:output=xxx kW This value can often be found on the back of the station.

• For each socket type extend it like socket:type2:output=xxx kW

Vehicles

For providing the information, which types of vehicles can be charged.

• bicycle=yes - electric bikes (also called pedalec) can be charged
• scooter=yes - electric scooters can be charged
• car=yes - electric cars can be charged
• truck=yes - electric trucks can be charged

Authentication

Some charging stations require authentication, even if charging is for free. Different operators use different authentication mechanisms for their charging stations. Some charging stations even support several authentication mechanisms, and the user can choose which to use.

• authentication:none=yes/no - the station can be used without authentication
• authentication:phone_call=yes/no - authentication via phone call is available
  • authentication:phone_call:number=* - the number which has to be called for authentication, should be the same format as in phone=*.
• authentication:short_message=yes/no - authentication via sending a short message is available
  • authentication:short_message:number=* - the number to which the short message has to be sent, should be the same format as in phone=*.
  • authentication:short_message:text=* - the text that has to be sent in the short message
• authentication:nfc=yes/no - authentication via NFC is available
• authentication:money_card=* - authentication via money card is available. You can simply tag this yes/no or specify a list which money_cards are allowed (Cirrus, Maestro...)
• authentication:debit_card=* - authentication via debit card is available. You can simply tag this yes/no or specify a list which debit_cards are allowed (VISA, MasterCard...)
• authentication:membership_card=* - authentication via a membership card is available, usually the card is provided by the operator. You can simply tag this yes/no or specify a list of accepted membership cards if there are different (e.g. Hubject, or a regional provider with national cooperation agreements)

Payment

You can use the values for payment like in amenity=vending_machine.

payment=*

Examples

Image	Tags	Notes
	amenity=charging_station amperage=143A authentication:app=yes authentication:membership_card=yes authentication:nfc=yes bicycle=no car=yes charging_station:output=98kW name=Lonetal West opening_hours=24/7 operator=Energie Baden-Württemberg AG parking:fee=no ref=4032;4033 socket:chademo=1 socket:chademo:output=50kW socket:type2=2 socket:type2:output=43kW socket:type2_combo=2 socket:type2_combo:output=50kW voltage=400V
	amenity=charging_station operator=RWE-Effizienz capacity=2 socket:type2=2 amperage=32 authentication:short_message=yes ref=BA-1214-3
	amenity=charging_station operator=Vattenfall capacity=2 socket:type2=2 socket:schuko=2 amperage=32 authentication:membership_card=yes ref=11016
	amenity=charging_station operator=eins Energie in Sachsen capacity=2 socket:type2=2 socket:schuko=2 car=yes scooter=yes amperage=32 authentication:membership_card=yes authentication:short_message=yes	Sockets at the side of the charging station. There is on each side one schuko and one type2 socket: The text in the display changes and informs about amperage and the authentication via SMS or RFID membership card. The covers on the sockets get unlocked after a successful authentication, so you can plug in the charging cable.
	amenity=charging_station operator=Blink name=Blink covered=no capacity=1 socket:type1=1 amperage=16 voltage=120 bicycle=no car=yes scooter=no truck=yes wheelchair=yes fee=yes parking:fee=no payment:credit_cards=yes payment:debit_cards=yes ref=Unit #:4	The socket is attached to a coiled hose on the front of the charging station: Like a regular US gas pump, the connector can be picked up before using your payment card.
	amenity=charging_station operator=Blink name=Blink covered=no capacity=2 socket:chademo=2 amperage=30 voltage=240 bicycle=no car=yes scooter=no truck=yes wheelchair=yes fee=yes parking:fee=no payment:credit_cards=yes payment:debit_cards=yes ref=Unit #:1	The socket is attached to a high hanging hose on each side of the of the charging station: Like a regular US gas pump, the connector can be picked up before using your payment card.
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United States

The following table provides an example of tags to consider and how they can be added to a node when mapping a amenity=charging_station. The first row of the table shows a minimal set of useful tags to add to the amenity=charging_station node. Building up a detailed set of tags may take more time to gather than you have time for during an area survey.

Image	Tags	Notes
	amenity=charging_station capacity=1	Adding just the amenity=charging_station tag to the node adds the amenity to the map. The capacity=* is useful because of long "fueling" times. Some stations support two or more "nozzles". The capacity=1 tag states how many cars can be served from the station at the same time. The SemaConnect Charge Pro station provides a status beacon to approaching cars. A blue status color means that the charger is available. A green status color means that the charger is in use.
	amenity=charging_station capacity=1 bicycle=no car=yes scooter=no truck=yes covered=yes	The type of vehicles are another set of useful tags to add to the minimum station information. Pedestrians are not allowed in the parking garage where these units are located. Bicycle and scooters more than likely will not be supported. Adding the covered=* tag helps the driver find more desirable charging locations.
	amenity=charging_station capacity=1 bicycle=no car=yes scooter=no truck=yes covered=yes operator=Phoenix Plaza Building name=SemaConnect Network	SemaConnect/SemaCharge encourages building owners and employers to install charging stations. In this case the operator is the Phoenix Plaza Building. The name=* tag may be useful for network identification. Some of the possible networks are AeroVironment Blink eVgo SemaCharge GE WattStation ChargePoint One of the confusing aspects of the network is the network used for billing or location purposes.
	amenity=charging_station capacity=1 bicycle=no car=yes scooter=no truck=yes covered=yes operator=Phoenix Plaza Building name=SemaConnect Network payment:credit_cards=yes payment:debit_cards=yes	One of the confusing aspects of these charging stations are the payment options. It looks like the network sets some of the payment options. Some networks allow guests but charge more for each unit dispensed. A network may also provide 1-800 operator payment, rfid "tap" charging, mobile phone applications, or a web site as a way to reduce the number of network cards that you must carry.
	amenity=charging_station capacity=1 bicycle=no car=yes scooter=no truck=yes covered=yes operator=Phoenix Plaza Building name=SemaConnect Network payment:credit_cards=yes payment:debit_cards=yes fee=yes parking:fee=yes	The fee=yes tag was added along with a tag for the required parking building fee. There are some sites that do not charge a fee for the "fill-up". The charging station may be more of a marketing feature of the site than a revenue generating station. In this case, fee=no would be useful. You would want to add one of the authentication tags. The payment account is used to safely turn on this system to protect against electrocution. In addition to the "fill-up" fee, a parking:fee=yes tag was added. The first three hours are $1 an hour. After the first three hours, then rate changes to $3 an hour.
	amenity=charging_station capacity=1 bicycle=no car=yes scooter=no truck=yes covered=yes operator=Phoenix Plaza Building name=SemaConnect Network payment:credit_cards=yes payment:debit_cards=yes fee=yes parking:fee=yes socket:type2=1 amperage=30 voltage=240	The Nissan Leaf has its charging hood open. The left side of the hood has a receptacle for a chademo plug that is still covered. The J1772-2009 receptacle has a type1 plug connected to it. Both an amperage=30 and a voltage=240 tags were added. This information is harder to come by. The 30 and 240 values sound correct based on a commercial site location.
	amenity=charging_station capacity=1 bicycle=no car=yes scooter=no truck=yes covered=yes operator=Phoenix Plaza Building name=SemaConnect Network payment:credit_cards=yes payment:debit_cards=yes fee=yes parking:fee=yes socket:type2=1 amperage=30 voltage=240 ref=Station #901981 A wheelchair=yes	Two more useful tags at this site. The station reference number starts with #901981. One unit has an A and the other has a B added to differentiate the two units. A wheelchair=* tag was added. The stations are wheelchair accessible. The parking spaces have diagonal yellow strips making the required room for a wheel chair.
	amenity=charging_station operator=Blink name=Blink covered=no capacity=1 socket:type1=1 amperage=16 voltage=120 bicycle=no car=yes scooter=no truck=yes wheelchair=yes fee=yes parking:fee=no payment:credit_cards=yes payment:debit_cards=yes ref=Unit #:4	The socket is attached to a coiled hose on the front of the charging station: Like a regular US gas pump, the connector can be picked up before using your payment card.
	amenity=charging_station operator=Blink name=Blink covered=no capacity=2 socket:chademo=2 amperage=30 voltage=240 bicycle=no car=yes scooter=no truck=yes wheelchair=yes fee=yes parking:fee=no payment:credit_cards=yes payment:debit_cards=yes ref=Unit #:1	The socket is attached to a high hanging hose on each side of the of the charging station: Like a regular US gas pump, the connector can be picked up before using your payment card.
	amenity=charging_station operator=Blink name=Blink covered=no capacity=2 socket:tesla_supercharger=2 amperage=30 voltage=240 bicycle=no car=yes scooter=no truck=yes wheelchair=yes fee=yes parking:fee=no payment:credit_cards=yes payment:debit_cards=yes ref=Unit #:1	The socket is attached to the center of station: Like a regular US gas pump, the connector can be picked up before using your payment card. This is still a work in progress based on http://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2776570644

Gallery

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  Charging station

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  Charging station with Type 2/Mennekes plug and socket

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  Charging station with Type 2/Mennekes plug

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  Charging station

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  Newest charging station in Rome, Italy with Type 2/Mennekes and Type 3/SCAME plug

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  Older charging station in Rome, Italy with Type 3/SCAME plug

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  Other charging station in Rome, Italy with Type 3/SCAME plug

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  Charging station with Type 1/SAE J1772 connector at an office park in San Diego, California

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  Tesla Super Charger at a Buckeye Arizona strip mall.

See also

•  Charging station on Wikipedia
• Proposed features/Charging station
• Karte Ladestation
• EV Charging Station Basics on SemaConnect site helps sort out information and tags for (US charging stations?).
• Helpful information on charging options(US?).

There are some websites, where you can find charging stations (do not copy from other maps) :

• http://www.plugshare.com/
• http://e-tankstellen-finder.com/
• http://www.lemnet.org/
• http://www.elektrotankstellen.net/
• http://www.iohotspots.nl/oplaadpunten/hotspots.html
• Norway: ladestasjoner.no
• http://www.goingelectric.de/
• http://www.osmquery.com/
• http://www.openchargemap.org (but own datastore)

Charging places

If there are many charging stations at one single place, they can be combined into a single charging place using a Charging place relation.

Related tags

• Proposed features/Device Charging Station - for charging mobile phones via USB, etc

Old tagging

amenity=ev_charging - If you know places with this tag, verify if it could be tagged with another tag. Automated edits are strongly discouraged unless you really know what you are doing!