Customer parking time suits destination charging.
Charging while parked
EV chargers for restaurants
Turn lunch or dinner parking time into a charging opportunity and add a recognisable service for electric-driving customers.
✓ Try real charging with your account too. No payment card and no automatic trial renewal.
Restaurants
Connected chargersManaged through OCPP
Control areaStatus, sessions and operational data
Configurable serviceSuited to the context and users
The context
Charging must suit restaurant visiting times
Restaurant staff should not face complex procedures.
The manager needs to know consumption, sessions and point status.
Start with real questions
Installed a charger at your venue and want customers to use it?
No need to know terms such as CPO or OCPP: start with your desired result. Feasibility depends on the charger and available configuration.
Can I charge customers for charging?
Yes. Set a price, show it before starting and record session energy and amount.
Does staff need to start charging?
No. The service can allow customers to start independently, without involving restaurant staff.
How do I check the charger is working?
Check connection, availability and completed charging in the control area, even when away from the station.
The MeCharge solution
From infrastructure to charging service
The MeCharge CPO platform connects compatible chargers, organises operational data and lets you control the service without building a system from scratch.
A distinctive service to attract new customers
After the contract and activation, make the charger public for customers visiting your venue.
Independent charging through the app
The app and registration-free QR let customers start without asking staff.
Centralised monitoring and reporting
Review charging, energy and revenue for your chosen period without manually reconstructing every session.
How it works
From registration to your first trial
Registration does not require the charger's brand, model or serial number.
Register your organisation
Create your free control area with business and contact details.
Receive your code
MeCharge assigns a unique organisation prefix to identify its chargers.
Enter the settings
Copy the server address and ID shown in your area into the charger, or send the PDF to your installer.
Save and try
After restarting, the station connects to the platform: use your account to try available functions and real charging.
Connection requires a compatible, internet-connected charger. The trial does not activate paid services; electricity remains charged to the site's supply. Publication requires contract signature and activation.
Illustrative financial scenario
Assess the project with transparent assumptions
This example illustrates the calculation method. It is not a forecast or a guarantee of results.
Request an assessment of your case2 points2 sessions/day per point14 kWh per session
Assumed monthly energy1,680 kWh
Gross revenue at €0.60/kWh1.008 €
Energy cost at €0.30/kWh− 504 €
Margin before other costs504 €
Amounts exclude VAT. Also consider hardware, installation, capacity, maintenance, connectivity, payments, platform, tax and any financing costs.OCPP CPO platform
Control chargers in one area
OCPP lets compatible stations communicate with the central system. MeCharge uses this connection to receive statuses and sessions and, where supported, send commands and configuration.
Explore the OCPP protocol →OCPPCharger↔MeCharge platform↔Control area
Frequently asked questions
Before starting
How long should charging at a restaurant take?
It depends on the car, charger and energy needed. Even a normal lunch or dinner stop can add vehicle range.
Can I decide what the customer pays?
Yes. Set prices per kWh, duration, start and post-charging penalties yourself, considering energy and service costs.
Which app should customers use?
After activation, customers can use the MeCharge app and other channels enabled for that station.
Can I offer charging only during opening hours?
Availability and service arrangements can suit car park access and the venue's needs.
Do I need to change my existing charger?
Not always. First check model, firmware, connection and whether MeCharge server settings can be entered.
How is an existing charger connected?
After registration, MeCharge assigns an organisation code and shows the server address and ID to enter in charger settings. After saving and restarting, a compatible station connects to the platform.
Do I need to understand OCPP to register?
No. Registration only requires business and contact details. Technical settings are displayed afterwards and can be sent to the installer.
Does the charger become public immediately?
No. During the trial you can make real charges with your account, but the station is not public. Public visibility is managed only after contract signature and activation. The trial does not automatically renew as a paid service.
Already have a charger? Try connecting it
Register free, receive your organisation code and check your first station. If unsure about compatibility, request a check first.