[mfs1011]

I've been thinking about a new use for my redundant tax disc holder after 1st October when the UK no longer requires a tax disc to be displayed.

What I have in mind is to generate a QR Code which I'd then put on a disc so fellow EV drivers could scan with their smart phones and contact me if they need to unplug or get me to return to my vehicle.

The first question has to be is do many fellow EVers even know what a QR code is and how to read it?

If you were looking to unplug an unattended car would you find it useful to have something like this to use as a means for texting or calling the absent driver?

 

[Paul]

Most people don't. This would be redundant with ChargeBunp which is in beta already.

Why have people print out QR (or other) codes, have people have to scan them (through glass, perhaps in far from ideal situations like rain, snow, frost) when there's a much easier way?

There already is such a thing out there, but I can see all those downsides (and more) which is why I came up with the concept of ChargeBump and it's shaping up nicely already.

 

[leave]

OK... but can we have a CHARGE BUMP sticker/logo/etc that we put the in tax disc holder too?

Go on, you know it makes sense!!

 

[E Geeza]

A chargebump QR code would seem to cover all the bases!

 

[Paul]

Too many steps, plus I have a natural aversion to QR codes having seen their rise in the marketing world QR EVERYTHING!

Stickers and bits for ChargeBump are a very good idea, and something already being considered. From little tiny ones to more overt ones, got to spread the word or these ideas just won't work.

 

[jontracey]

app already exists, although it looks like its for superchargers only it works anywhere SuperchargerQR by Tim Flack
https://appsto.re/gb/fLBQZ.i

 

[Paul]

That's the one I was referring to. Made me doubly sure the ChargeBump method was the way to go.

 

[mfs1011]

Happy to give chargebump a try. I see your point about QR codes Paul, hence my question about whether it's worthwhile using them.

 

[Paul]

It's a workable solution (QR Codes) but just too many barriers for my liking, with ChargeBump the only barrier is adoption which will be a big challenge enough!