After the launch of the new odometer reading feature, with each charging process in the UTA eCharge network, the current mileage of the vehicle at the time of charging is automatically recorded and displayed on the next invoice. No manual entry is required. To use the mileage recording, the vehicle must be linked to the UTA eCharge app once. The charging processes can then be carried out via the app or with a UTA eCard.
More transparency, safety and cost control
With the automatic mileage recording capability, fleet managers can track the mileage of their vehicles at all times. The regular comparison of mileage and the amount of electricity charged also helps detect irregularities and fraudulent activities.
Another advantage of the feature is that it makes it easier to determine the value of vehicles. Charging cycles and mileage are the main factors influencing the service life of the battery and thus for assessing the residual value of an electric vehicle.
Step-by-step integration of vehicle brands
As a first step, the automatic mileage recording capability will be available for Volkswagen vehicles, with other brands to be added over the coming months.
The prerequisite for any integration is that the vehicle manufacturer allows third parties to access mileage data and process it. If the capability cannot be performed in a vehicle because of this, there is a manual input option.
With the market innovation of automatic mileage recording, the 360° charging solution UTA echarge for charging in the UTA public network as well as home, workplace and depot charging is getting even better!
More information about UTA eCharge at: https://web.uta.com/en/ev-charging-card