[londonguy]

Hey there,

The council car park I sometimes park in (pre-COVID) near my parents house has just installed and switched live some 7KW posts, on the hubsta network. I've downloaded the app and created an account and am none-the-wiser how it actually works as it has not asked me for any payment method (nor can I see the option in settings to add one), nor when I browse any charger does it show me any payment rates.

On Hubsta's website itself I can locate the charger and it says "£0.00p per kWh inc VAT when a member of the Hubsta Network. £0.30p per kWh inc VAT for Pay as you go, Third party schemes & roaming networks. However rates may change so please check with your e-mobility provider for up to date pricing."

What's the difference between being a "member" and PAYG given I can see no pre-paid membership option on their website. Surely being a member isn't just creating an account in the app?

Very confused. Anyone used one of these posts?

 

[londonguy]

Aha good recommendation, tried ChargePoint etc and no luck but occasionally use Osprey with contactless so may as well get myself an electric juice RFID and use it for both Hubsta and Osprey!

 

[londonguy]

I emailed Hubsta. Turns out I'd missed an email from them with a link to a direct debit form I need to fill out. So that's, fine, I guess. Also, they seem to be saying that by using their app and having an account on it I am a "Hubsta member" and therefore would then get the £0.00 rate. Let's see how long that one lasts, I assume it's a promo rate as it's a new post. Can't imagine this particular council (known for their excessive use of PCNs and having no free on street or council car parking) providing free charging indefinitely!