Tag:amenity=charging_station

Description
v · d · e amenity = charging_station

A station that supplies energy to electrical vehicles.
Rendering in openstreetmap-carto

Group: Amenities
Used on these elements

Useful combination
`operator=` `capacity=` `ref=` `socket=` `amperage=` `voltage=` `fee=yes/no` `parking:fee=yes/no/interval` `opening_hours=` `payment=`
See also
`amenity=fuel`
Status: de facto

Tools for this tag
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Wikidata
Q2140665

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 tough 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=* (The name of the Operator of the Station)
network=* (The name of the Network, with that the operator cooperates)
capacity=* (The number of vehicles which can be charged at the same time. The total number of sockets can be higher.)
ref=*
socket:<type>=number - number of this socket type. There may be several socket types.
- socket:<type>:current=ampere - the current of the respective plug
- socket:<type>:output=watt - the electric power output of the respective plug
~~amperage=*~~ better specify current of each socket type individually socket:type:current=*
~~voltage=*~~ better specify voltage of each socket type individually socket:type:voltage=*
fee=yes/no (Yes if some or all customers have to pay a fee for using the station.)
charge=* To specify the fee amount if fee=yes. Example usage: fee=yes + charge=$0.35/kWh.
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=*

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 pedelec) can be charged
scooter=yes - electric scooters can be charged
motorcar=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:membership_card=yes/no - authentication via a membership card is available, usually the card is provided by the operator.
authentication:app=yes/no - authentication via an app
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=yes/no - authentication via money card is available.
authentication:debit_card=yes/no - authentication via debit card is available.
authentication:none=yes/no - the station can be used without authentication

Examples

Image	Tags	Notes
	`amenity=charging_station` `amperage=143` `authentication:app=yes` `authentication:membership_card=yes` `authentication:nfc=yes` `bicycle=no` `motorcar=yes` `charging_station:output=98 kW` `name=Lonetal West` `opening_hours=24/7` `operator=Energie Baden-Württemberg AG` `parking:fee=no` `ref=4032;4033` `socket:chademo=1` `socket:chademo:output=50 kW` `socket:type2_cable=2` `socket:type2_cable:output=43 kW` `socket:type2_combo=2` `socket:type2_combo:output=50 kW` `voltage=400`
	`amenity=charging_station` `operator=Innogy` `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` `motorcar=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` `covered=no` `capacity=1` `socket:type1_cable=1` `amperage=16` `voltage=120` `bicycle=no` `motorcar=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` `covered=no` `capacity=2` `socket:chademo=2` `amperage=30` `voltage=240` `bicycle=no` `motorcar=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` `motorcar=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` `motorcar=yes` `scooter=no` `truck=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.
	`amenity=charging_station` `capacity=1` `bicycle=no` `motorcar=yes` `scooter=no` `truck=yes` `covered=yes` `operator=Phoenix Plaza Building` `network=SemaConnect` `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` `motorcar=yes` `scooter=no` `truck=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 an hour. After the first three hours, then rate changes to $3 an hour.
	`amenity=charging_station` `capacity=1` `bicycle=no` `motorcar=yes` `scooter=no` `truck=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` `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` `motorcar=yes` `scooter=no` `truck=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` `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` `covered=no` `capacity=1` `socket:type1_cable=1` `amperage=16` `voltage=120` `bicycle=no` `motorcar=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` `covered=no` `capacity=2` `socket:chademo=2` `amperage=30` `voltage=240` `bicycle=no` `motorcar=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=Tesla, Inc.` `brand=Tesla Supercharger` `name=Buckeye Supercharger` `capacity=8` `socket:tesla_supercharger=8` `socket:tesla_supercharger:output=150 kW` `opening_hours=24/7` `bicycle=no` `motorcar=yes` `scooter=no` `truck=no` `wheelchair=yes` `fee=yes` `parking:fee=no`	An example of US Tesla Supercharger (socket are different in Europe).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 https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2776570644

Symbols used in the vehicle charging station

AC~ socket
Chademo socket
Chademo socket
CCS socket
CCS socket
Socket Type 2
Socket Type 3

Gallery

Charging station
Charging station with Type 2/Mennekes plug and socket
Charging station with Type 2/Mennekes plug
Charging station
Newest charging station in Rome, Italy with Type 2/Mennekes and Type 3/SCAME plug
Older charging station in Rome, Italy with Type 3/SCAME plug
Other charging station in Rome, Italy with Type 3/SCAME plug
Charging station with Type 1/SAE J1772 connector at an office park in San Diego, California
Tesla Super Charger at a Buckeye Arizona strip mall.

Possible synonym / old tagging / mistakes

amenity=ev_charging

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Weblinks

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