Tag:amenity=charging_station

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Public-images-osm logo.svg amenity = charging_station
Recharge Vigra charging station.jpg
Description
A location where an electric vehicle may be charged. Show/edit corresponding data item.
Rendering in OSM Carto
Charging station.16.svg
Group: amenities
Used on these elements
may be used on nodesshould not be used on waysmay be used on areas (and multipolygon relations)should not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
Useful combination
See also
Status: approvedPage for proposal

Use the charging station tag to map locations where energy is supplied to electric vehicles, like fuel stations for combustion vehicles.

How to map

A charging station may represent one individual charge point (without others close to it) or a group of charge points at a location. Different brands/operators on the same location should be mapped separately.

Add a node at the centre of the charge points belonging to the charging station location or create a way around the area area with charge points and associated parking slots. Add the tag amenity=charging_station to the node node or area area.

Individual charge points can be mapped as man_made=charge_point, similar to man_made=fuel_pump at a fuel station, however this is usually not needed. Currently only amenity=charging_station will be rendered on maps and will show up in search results. If individual charge points are mapped, the amenity=charging_station object should still have extra tagging as shown in the table below to facilitate simple searching for socket type, charging speed (kW) and capacity (number of simultaneously charging vehicles) at the site.

Tags to use in combination

The socket=* tags below may require information from for example an app and may be added at a later time.

The most common tags for amenity=charging_station objects:
Key Description
amenity=charging_station Feature tag.
name=* The signposted proper name of the charging station, for example “Seed & Greet Ladepark”.
brand=* The brand operating the charging station, for example "Ionity".
access=* Who has access to the charging station, for example "yes" (public access), "customers", "private".
capacity=* The total number of vehicles which can be charged at the same time at the location. The total number of sockets may be higher.
socket:<type>=* The total number of sockets/cables of the type <type> that can be used at once at the charge point(s) of the location, for example socket:type2=4.
socket:<type>:output=* The maximum power (in kW) that can be sourced from a single socket/cable of the type <type> at the charge point(s) of the location, for example socket:chademo:output=63 kW.

Other optional tags:

  • operator=* – The name of the operator of the station, for example a local hotel.
  • network=* – The name of the network, with which the operator cooperates.
  • ref:EU:EVSE=* – EU-wide reference number for charging stations
  • socket:<type>:voltage=<volt> – The voltage of the respective socket.
  • socket:<type>:current=<ampere> – The current of the respective socket.
  • fee=yes/no/donation – Yes if some or all customers have to pay a fee for using the station. Donation model also possible.
  • parking:fee=yes/no – Whether you have to pay a parking fee or not while charging. If the fee must be paid only at certain times, use parking:fee:conditional=* with the same syntax as for opening_hours=*.
  • opening_hours=* - Describes when something is open or closed in a standard format
  • maxstay=* – Maximum time you are allowed to stay.

Note for the renderers: older versions of this page referred to amperage=* and voltage=* instead of socket:<type>:current=<ampere> and socket:<type>:voltage=<volt> respectively. These tags are still found in a number of charging station POIs. However that scheme did not allow for multiple socket types with different current and voltages.

Power output

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

Vehicles

Main article: Key:access § Land-based transportation

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

Authentication and payment

Main article: Key:authentication
Main article: Key:payment

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.

Examples

The following table provides examples of tags to consider when mapping a amenity=charging_station.

Examples of sites with more than one charge point

Image Tags Notes

Recharge Vigra charging station.jpg

amenity=charging_station
brand=Recharge
access=yes
capacity=5
socket:type2=2
socket:type2_combo=2
socket:chademo=2
socket:type2:output=22 kW
socket:type2_combo:output=150 kW
socket:chademo:output=63 kW

Example of a charging station site with three charge points, each with different sockets.

Mapped either as a node, or as a closed way around the charge points and parking slots.

Link to this station in OSM: node Recharge Vigra charging station

Cs us tesla buckeye charger.png

Cs us tesla supercharger.png

amenity=charging_station
brand=Tesla
capacity=8
socket:tesla_supercharger=8
socket:tesla_supercharger:output=150 kW
opening_hours=24/7
fee=yes
parking:fee=no

An example of US Tesla Supercharger site with 8 charge points.

Cs us tesla socket super charger hose.png

The socket is like a regular US gas pump, the connector can be picked up before using your payment card.

Rygge Charging station site.png

Link to tagging of each station:

node Tesla Rygge Supercharger

node Recharge McDonalds Rygge

node Ionity Rygge

node Mer Circle K Rygge

Example of a site with 4 different brands. Each brand is mapped (in this example) with a node. They could also have been mapped with areas.

Examples of sites with single charge points

Image Tags Notes

Charging station.jpg

Charging station socks.jpg

Charging station specs.jpg

amenity=charging_station
authentication:app=yes
authentication:membership_card=yes
authentication:nfc=yes
bicycle=no
motorcar=yes
charging_station:output=98 kW
opening_hours=24/7
operator=Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
parking:fee=no
ref=4032
ref:EU:EVSE=DE*EBW*E4032*1; DE*EBW*E4032*2; DE*EBW*E4032*3
capacity=2
socket:chademo=1
socket:chademo:output=50 kW
socket:chademo:current=143
socket:chademo:voltage=400
socket:type2_cable=1
socket:type2_cable:output=43 kW
socket:type2_cable:current=143
socket:type2_cable:voltage=400
socket:type2_combo=1
socket:type2_combo:output=50 kW
socket:type2_combo:current=143
socket:type2_combo:voltage=400

Gevelsberg - An der Drehbank - AVU 06 ies.jpg

amenity=charging_station
operator=Innogy
capacity=2
socket:type2=2
socket:type2:current=32
authentication:short_message=yes
ref=BA-1214-3

Vattenfall Laderstation.png

amenity=charging_station
operator=Vattenfall
capacity=2
socket:type2=2
socket:type2:current=32
socket:schuko=2
socket:schuko:current=32
authentication:membership_card=yes
ref=11016

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amenity=charging_station
operator=eins energie in sachsen
capacity=2
socket:type2=2
socket:type2:current=32
socket:schuko=2
socket:schuko:current=32
motorcar=yes
scooter=yes
authentication:membership_card=yes
authentication:short_message=yes

On each side there is one schuko and one type2 socket. The text in the display changes and informs about current and the authentication via SMS or RFID membership card. The covers on the sockets unlock after successful authentication, so you can plug in the charging cable.

Cs us blink socket type1.jpg

Cs us blink socket type1 hose.jpg

amenity=charging_station
operator=Blink
covered=no
capacity=1
socket:type1_cable=1
socket:type1_cable:current=16
socket:type1_cable:voltage=120
bicycle=no
motorcar=yes
scooter=no
hgv=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.

Cs us blink chademo.jpg

Cs us blink chademo hose.jpg

amenity=charging_station
operator=Blink
covered=no
capacity=2
socket:chademo=2
socket:chademo:current=30
socket:chademo:voltage=240
bicycle=no
motorcar=yes
scooter=no
hgv=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.

E-bike charging station Vääksy.jpg

access=yes
amenity=charging_station
operator=Asikkalan kunta
capacity=2
bicycle=yes
motorcar=no
fee=no

Example of a public E-bike charging station

United States examples

Image Tags Notes
Sema connect green.jpg 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.
Sema connect blue.jpg

The SemaConnect Charge Pro station provides a status beacon to approaching cars. A blue status colour means that the charger is available. A green status colour means that the charger is in use.
Sema connect charging.jpg amenity=charging_station
capacity=1

bicycle=no
motorcar=yes
scooter=no
hgv=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.
Sema connect operator.jpg amenity=charging_station
capacity=1

bicycle=no
motorcar=yes
scooter=no
hgv=yes
covered=yes

operator=Phoenix Plaza Building
network=SemaConnect
SemaConnect/SemaCharge encourages building owners and employers to install charging stations. In this case the operator is the Phoenix Plaza Building. The network=* 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.

Sema connect payment.jpg amenity=charging_station
capacity=1

bicycle=no
motorcar=yes
scooter=no
hgv=yes
covered=yes

operator=Phoenix Plaza Building
network=SemaConnect

payment:credit_cards=yes
payment:debit_cards=yes
Sema connect payment rfid.jpg
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.
Sema connect payment add fee.jpg amenity=charging_station
capacity=1

bicycle=no
motorcar=yes
scooter=no
hgv=yes
covered=yes

operator=Phoenix Plaza Building
network=SemaConnect

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 USD an hour. After the first three hours, then rate changes to 3 USD an hour.
Sema connect charging leaf.jpg amenity=charging_station
capacity=1

bicycle=no
motorcar=yes
scooter=no
hgv=yes
covered=yes

operator=Phoenix Plaza Building
network=SemaConnect

payment:credit_cards=yes
payment:debit_cards=yes

fee=yes
parking:fee=yes

socket:type2_cable=1
socket:type2_cable:amperage=30
socket:type2_cable: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.
Sema connect charging socket type1.jpg
Both an socket:type2_cable:amperage=30 and a socket:type2_cable: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.
Sema connect charging ref.jpg amenity=charging_station
capacity=1

bicycle=no
motorcar=yes
scooter=no
hgv=yes
covered=yes

operator=Phoenix Plaza Building
network=SemaConnect

payment:credit_cards=yes
payment:debit_cards=yes

fee=yes
parking:fee=yes

socket:type2=1
socket:type2:amperage=30
socket:type2: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.
Cs us blink socket type1.jpg amenity=charging_station
operator=Blink
covered=no
capacity=1
socket:type1_cable=1
socket:type1_cable:amperage=16
socket:type1_cable:voltage=120
bicycle=no
motorcar=yes
scooter=no
hgv=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:
Cs us blink socket type1 hose.jpg

Like a regular US gas pump, the connector can be picked up before using your payment card.
Cs us blink chademo.jpg amenity=charging_station
operator=Blink
covered=no
capacity=2
socket:chademo=2
socket:chademo:amperage=30
socket:chademo:voltage=240
bicycle=no
motorcar=yes
scooter=no
hgv=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:
Cs us blink chademo hose.jpg

Like a regular US gas pump, the connector can be picked up before using your payment card.

Symbols used in the vehicle charging station

Gallery

See also

Weblinks

There are some websites, where you can find charging stations.

Note that copying data from external databases is an import. Verifying license, documenting import and getting agreement from OSM community are mandatory.