Charge point details & settings

Charge point details

Enhanced details let you add structured information to each charge point. This information appears in the Monta Charge app for drivers and is shared with roaming networks via OCPI 2.2.1.

1. Go to Chargers and select a charge point.
2. Select the Details tab.
3. Complete the fields described below.
4. Select Save.

Vehicle compatibility

Select the vehicle types that fit the parking space at this charge point. Drivers with disability permits and operators of heavy-duty vehicles see matching badges on the charge point card in Monta Charge.

• Personal vehicle — Standard passenger car
• Personal vehicle with trailer — Car towing a trailer
• Van — Light commercial vehicle
• Bus — Full-size bus or coach
• Motorcycle — Two-wheeled vehicle
• Lorry — Heavy-duty truck
• Lorry with dangerous goods — HazMat-certified transport
• Lorry with trailer — Articulated truck
• Rigid lorry — Non-articulated heavy truck
• Vehicle with disability permit — Accessible space for drivers with disability parking badges

Usage policies

Select any access restrictions that apply to this charge point. Policies are shared with roaming networks so drivers can check access requirements before arriving.

• EV only — Parking reserved for electric vehicles
• Parking only while charging — Drivers must leave when the session ends
• Employees only — Restricted to staff
• Building tenants only — Restricted to building residents or tenants
• Customers only — For example, retail or hospitality guests
• Taxis only — Reserved for licensed taxis
• Disability permit — Requires a valid disability parking badge
• Behind barrier — Access controlled by gate, barrier, or key fob
• Reservation required — Must be booked in advance via Monta Charge
• Overnight parking allowed — Parking permitted outside charging session hours
• Additional parking fees — A separate parking charge applies in addition to the charging fee

Installation characteristics

• Floor level — The floor where the charge point is located (for multi-storey car parks)
• Cable length — The length of the attached cable in metres

Charge point name and location

You can charge the charge point name and fine tune the location on the map from here.

1. Open the charge point and click on Details
2. Edit Name, Site or Location
3. Leave an internal note for admins of the charge point
4. Remember to click on Save

Manually set location

You can set a precise location of your charge point from the settings section. We recommend to get the latitude and longitude from Google Maps.

1. Open the charge point and click on Details
2. Click on Manually set a location
3. Check that the address is correct
4. Input the specific Latitude and Longitute as stated on Google Maps
5. Click on Set Location

Lock cable to charge point

Some models of charge points support locking a cable to the unit. You can check if your charge point support this from this list.

1. Open the charge point and click on Settings
2. Scroll down and toggle on Lock cable to charge point

Transfer charge point to user

This action will move the charge point to the personal Team of the user.

1. Open the charge point and click the … action button on the top right
2. Click on Transfer charge point to user
3. Enter the email or phone of the Monta user
4. Delete Connection – only check if you want to remove the connection to Monta
5. Click on Transfer

Transfer charge point to Team

You can transfer the charge point to another Team. You need to have Admin rights in the Team, where you want to transfer the charge point.

1. Open the charge point and click the … action button on the top right
2. Click on Transfer charge point to Team
3. Select the Team from the list
4. Click on Transfer