Simple, affordable and transparent rapid charging at Vienna Airport
With the opening of a state-of-the-art rapid charging site, Vienna Airport is making a clear statement about the future of electric mobility and about climate protection. With 360 kW of connected load, an affordable rate of 45 cents per kilowatt-hour and the ability to charge up to 300 kilometres of range in ten minutes, the site sets an example for sustainable mobility. A decisive partner in making the project work was ENIO GmbH, whose NFC payment technology is in use at Vienna Airport.
The ENIO solution: simple, transparent, built to last
Thanks to the NFC payment station developed by ENIO, users of the new charge points at Vienna Airport can pay easily, securely and without hidden costs. ENIO's system allows contactless payment by credit or debit card as well as through Apple Pay or Google Pay. That makes sure customers always get a fixed, transparent rate — with no unpleasant surprise from roaming fees of the kind many other providers pass on. Charging an electric vehicle becomes as straightforward and comfortable as filling up with conventional fuel.
Innovation that creates value
For the people using the charge points the advantages are clear:
- Easy to use: NFC technology makes handling intuitive and quick.
- Transparent payment: customers pay a fixed rate, with no hidden costs.
- No roaming fees: unlike many other providers, the charge points at Vienna Airport add no surcharges.
- Satisfied customers: simple payment, short charging times and transparent rates make for a good experience.
Operators benefit from the Payment Station too:
- Fiscalised in several European countries: compliance with tax law is not a nice-to-have if you want to avoid trouble with the tax office. With the ENIO Payment Station you are on the safe side.
- Receipts generated in the backend: unlike the card terminals built into charge points by hardware makers, ENIO generates the receipt in the backend. That brings several advantages: incorrect receipts can be corrected or cancelled, and the customer can download their invoice online through the backend at any time. If a charge point is damaged, all data and receipts remain.
- Several AC and DC charge points, one Payment Station: with a single Payment Station you save yourself a card terminal in each individual charge point.
- Affordable retrofitting: existing systems can be upgraded with our technology without difficulty and at low cost — with no LAN cabling. The Payment Station needs nothing but a power connection.
Sustainability and electric mobility at Vienna Airport
Vienna Airport is not only making charging more comfortable; with its own photovoltaic plant it also generates electricity cleanly. Around 78,000 solar panels produce roughly 46 million kilowatt-hours of solar power a year, which covers about 50 % of the airport's entire energy demand. That energy flows into the new charge points as well, which are accessible 24 hours a day and make charging an electric vehicle affordable, clean and uncomplicated.
Further information, including the statement by Dr Günther Ofner, member of the management board of Flughafen Wien AG, can be found at MeinBezirk.
A real contribution to the future of mobility
Together with ENIO GmbH, Vienna Airport has created infrastructure that meets the growing demands of electric mobility. With innovative technology and a clear focus on ease of use and transparency, ENIO sets new standards in charging infrastructure. The new rapid charge points are a showcase for how simple and efficient electric mobility in public space can be — another step towards a climate-friendly future.
