Level 2 AC chargers are a popular choice for light- and medium-duty fleets. They are simple to install and operate, and can fully charge a car or van in as little as 4-5 hours. Because they're much more affordable and require significantly less infrastructure than DC fast chargers, they're ideal for fleets where vehicles rest for extended periods, such as overnight.
Level 2 chargers typically don't provide the same vehicle data as DC fast chargers, like which vehicle is charging at which charger, or the current battery level of the vehicle. While standards like ISO 15118 are starting to address this, many vehicles lack support for it. Fleets sometimes adopt strategies using RFID cards or charging apps, but those extra steps for drivers often add more complexity than benefit.
To streamline this, we're introducing a new way to manage Level 2 charging for fleets: identifying vehicles via charger-integrated PIN codes. With the combination of a FractalEV charger and Flipturn's telematics-connected charger management system, you can get all the data you need to operate your fleet effectively without having to manage RFID cards or apps.
How does it work?
First, assign a unique numeric code to each vehicle. This can be a pre-existing vehicle number or a new one specifically for charging. We recommend adding a decal with the number somewhere on the vehicle, like next to the charging port.
Then charging and identifying your vehicle is as easy as:
- Plug in the vehicle.
- Type in the vehicle's unique PIN code into the charger's touch screen.
Charging starts automatically and the vehicle is identified. That's it. No apps. No RFID cards.
Benefits of identifying vehicles via pin codes
When each vehicle has its own PIN code, the combined FractalEV and Flipturn system integrates your vehicle data with your charger data for next-level visibility and control.
1. See which vehicles are charging, and at which chargers
Avoid situations where someone forgot to plug in their van before heading out for the day, or where charging isn't proceeding as expected. Get vehicle-by-vehicle charging cost reports.
2. See battery charge level from telematics
By pulling the vehicle's state of charge from telematics, Flipturn shows the charger's status, charging power, and current state of charge in one place. Flipturn integrates with popular telematics systems including Geotab, Samsara, and others.
3. Get an estimated time of charging completion
As a vehicle is charging, Flipturn learns how much energy it needs and predicts how long it will take to charge, so you can see if every vehicle will be ready to go on schedule.
4. Prioritize charging to critical vehicles first
Flipturn's dynamic power management takes vehicle priorities into account. If a certain vehicle needs to be ready ASAP, set it to high priority and it will get as much power as possible, rebalancing across the other chargers automatically.
5. Get alerts and manage power based on your driving schedule
By combining all of the information above with your fleet's schedule data, Flipturn can determine if each vehicle is on track to be charged by the start of its next route. If it isn't on track to be done, Flipturn can either send you an alert or increase the power to speed up charging.
Learn more
If you're adding Level 2 chargers to your fleet, real-time charging status, vehicle-by-vehicle power management, and proactive alerts on charging issues can meaningfully change how operations run.
Book a demo to see the FractalEV plus Flipturn setup in your fleet.
About Flipturn
Flipturn is the unified control center for EV charging operations, built for properties, businesses, and fleets. Whether you're managing a private depot or a public charging site, Flipturn helps you stay online, cut costs, and keep EV operations running smoothly. Control energy usage, manage access, accept payments, and remotely monitor operations across your chargers and vehicles, all in one place.
