In this article, you'll learn how to add charging cards or keyfobs to your reev platform. For simplicity, both will be referred to as charging cards throughout the article.
Active charging cards authorize users to initiate charging sessions at your charging infrastructure. Charging cards can also be assigned to specific users to ensure that charging sessions are accurately attributed.
You can purchase reev charging cards in either keyfob or credit card format. To do this, navigate to Users, sub-menu Charging cards in your reev platform and click Order Charging Cards/Keyfobs in the top right corner.
Adding Charging cards to the reev Platform
There are several ways to add a charging card to your reev platform:
Add a Charging card during user invitation. This method directly links a charging card to a user, ensuring all charging sessions are properly attributed.
During the Assign Charging Card step, you can either assign an existing card via the dropdown menu or add a new charging card. When adding a new card, you can choose between two options.
Add a Charging Card without assigning it to a user. This option allows you to add a charging card independently of a user. You can assign it to a user at a later time.
To do this go to Users, sub-menu Charging cards and click Add new Charging card at the top of the screen. You’ll then have two options.
Adding a reev or External RFID Card
reev Charging Card or Keyfob
Enter the five-digit code printed on the card or keyfob
Assign a name to the card for easier identification (optional)
Other RFID Card
Enter the UID (serial number) of the card. This is the unique ID of the NFC chip.
Assign a name for easier identification (optional)
Adding External RFID Cards to the reev Platform
To register external RFID cards as a charging card, you’ll need to enter the card’s UID or serial number. There are several ways to retrieve it:
Using an RFID Card Reader
A compatible card reader can scan and display the UID.
Via a Mobile App
Download an NFC-compatible app like "NFC Tools" from your app store and follow the in-app instructions to read the UID.
Important: Do not include colons when entering the UID into the reev platform, even if the app displays them.
By the User via the reev App
Invite the user to download and use the reev app. The app includes a built-in NFC reader that allows the user to scan the UID and link the card to their account.
Via an ABL Charging Station (also compatible with some other hardware manufacturers)
Hold the RFID card to the station’s reader for approx. 4–5 seconds until the LED blinks blue
If the card meets technical requirements, it will appear in Users, sub-menu Charging Cards, tab To be approved within the reev platform
You can then assign a name to the card and add it to the active charging cards
Note:
The ability to use an external RFID card depends solely on the card reader of the charging station, not on reev. If the reader can detect the RFID card and transmit its data to the reev backend, the card can be used. Below you will find a list of the technical standards supported by ABL charging stations.
MIFARE Classic 1k (4/7 byte)
MIFARE Classic 4k (4/7 byte)
MIFARE Mini (4 byte)
MIFARE DESFire EV1 (7 byte)
MIFARE Plus S, X (7 byte)
MIFARE Pro X
MIFARE Smart MX
MIFARE Ultralight (7 byte)
MIFARE Ultralight C (7 byte)
SLE44R35
SLE66Rxx (my-d move) (4/7 byte)
NTAG2xx (7 byte)
PayPass (5 byte)
MIFARE cards follow the ISO 14443 A standard for contactless smart cards.