POD Point EV User manual

The next generation in
electric vehicle charging…
green lights:
charging
blue lights:
available
red lights:
out-of-service
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Electric Vehicle Charging Info
There are POD Point EV charging points
popping up all over the UK. This leaet
will help you understand how to get
the most out of your local POD Point
charging points.
What you need to know...
› easy to use
› charges two vehicles simultaneously
› highly visible status indicator
› real-time availability online
For up to date information on locations
and how to join our charging scheme
please visit or www.pod-point.com.
Our live availability will be able to tell
you current, up to the minute status of
your nearest POD Point. There are also
highly visible status lights along the side
of each POD Point that show whether
the unit is charging, available or out of
service.
If you have a problem using a POD Point or are
aware of any issues please contact 0845 519 1995 for
assistance.
Safety Information
› Your charging cable should never be used if it is
damaged or has been tampered with. Please check
before plugging into a POD Point that it is in good
condition.
› Do not unplug your charging cable from your car
before removing the plug from the POD Point
› Please do not force the charging door open
without your swipe card. If you lose your card mid-
charge, a simple call to our oce can remotely
release the door.
› If the door is tampered with during charging or the
cable is cut, the power will stop immediately.
› POD Points have several RCDs (Residual Current
Devices) built in which will safely trip if there are
problems with the cable or car.
› Never move your vehicle whilst still connected to
the POD Point
› Never leave your cable trailing or in a position
where it could cause a trip-hazard
If you have any further questions, please visit the
POD Point website or email [email protected]
www.pod-point.com
POD Point:
User Guide

For EV Owners & Users
What you need to know
The POD Point is the next generation in electric vehicle
charging.
POD Points can charge two vehicles simultaneously and
use standard 3-pin plug points – meaning all electric cars
and bikes can use them.
How to use POD Points
Anyone can use POD Point. There are no ddly buttons
or complex user interface - just simple icon-based
instructions and an easy to read display.
Charging time can vary from car to car, but generally an
hours charge from a POD Point should be enough for
about 10 miles.
Before you start charging:
• To start charging you will need your charging cable
and RFID charging card (see below).
• If you do not have either of these please contact
POD Point to join the POD Point Charging Network
and we will be able to provide you with a high-spec
yellow charging cable and electric vehicle charging
card.
• Some POD Points may have restrictions on
charging and parking times - please check on
nearby signage before starting your charge.
• Please adhere to the safety points overleaf.
Using POD Points
To Start Charging:
To Finish Charging:
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Advanced web-based user area
As a POD Point user, you will also have access to our web-
based user area:
› view real-time availability of all POD Points
› search a specic area for POD Point coverage
› view your account and past charges
In addition to this, you can also request POD Point to
send your mobile phone an SMS so you know when your
vehicle is fully charged. We also have Sat Nav ‘Point of
Interest’ les, iPhone and Android apps to help you nd a
POD Point wherever you are.
If you have any further questions, please visit the POD
Point website or email [email protected]
More info:
POD Point
Devonshire House
146 Bishopsgate
London EC2M 4JX
t: 0845 519 1995
e: [e-mail]
www.pod-point.com
Swipe your POD Point
keyfob to identify
Connect your vehicle’s
power cable
Close the POD Point door
Swipe your POD Point
keyfob to nish charge
Remove your vehicle’s
power cable
Close the POD Point door –
all done!
t: 0845 519 1995
e: [email protected]
To check for live availability visit our website: www.pod-point.com
000020244
Present Card Connect Cable Close Door
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CHARGING CARD PLEASE
VISIT WWW.POD-POINT.COM/JOIN-POD-POINT