Electric Vehicles (EV) are becoming essential to fleet operations, providing cost savings, and reducing carbon footprints. EV charging access cards are required to use the ChargePoint electric charging stations that are across campus. These access cards are assigned to a specific vehicle and should not be interchanged with any other vehicle.

Acquiring New Access Cards for New University Vehicles:

To request a ChargePoint Access card for a university vehicle, please email UCAPS@uml.edu with the following information or include a copy of the vehicle’s registration:

  • License Plate Number
  • Make/Model/Year
  • Color
  • Vehicle’s Department

Adding Drivers / Additional cards:

It is recommended to always keep the ChargePoint access card with the vehicle’s keys. To request another access card for a new driver / keychain please email: UCAPS@uml.edu with the following information:

  • Driver’s first and last name
  • Driver’s department
  • Vehicle’s license plate

Removing Drivers / cards:

To request access card access be revoked from a driver/card, please email: UCAPS@uml.edu with the following information:

  • Card number if known
  • Driver’s first and last name
  • Driver’s department
  • Vehicle’s license plate

Payment:

The ChargePoint Fleet access cards will waive the cost and there is no charge to the department for charging a university vehicle. Cards can only be used for the university vehicle it is assigned to. The usage is tracked, and a vehicle usage report can be provided as needed.

If charging is required off-campus, please utilize a campus pro-card with travel permissions. The department is responsible for all charging fees.

Lost Cards:

If a card is lost, please email: UCAPS@uml.edu with the following information:

  • Card number (if known)
  • Vehicle License plate number
  • Department

How to use the Charging Stations:

Using a ChargePoint EV station is pretty straightforward! Here’s how you can do it:

  1. Locate a Charging Station: Use the ChargePoint app or ChargePoint's website to find a nearby charging station. There are several chargers on each campus.
  2. Check Availability: Ensure the station is available for use.
  3. Park Your Vehicle: Drive to the charging station and park in the designated EV parking spot.
  4. Start Charging: Tap Your Card on the reader screen at the station. You will hear a click, and the cable should be released for you take it out.
  5. Connect the Charger: Take the charging cable and plug it into your vehicle’s charging port. The station will confirm the connection.
  6. Charging Process: Monitor the charging progress on the station screen.
  7. End Charging: Once charging is complete, unplug the cable and be sure to return the cable to its holder and plug it back into the station.

Charging Best Practices:

To help manage the usage and keep them operational for all users across the campus community we ask that you follow these best practices.

  • Charge Off-Peak hours – Charge vehicles during off peak hours / overnight to free up stations during the day for other users and to cut back on the electricity usage during peak times.
  • Charging should always be done on campus at a university ChargePoint station unless traveling and not possible.
  • Once a vehicle is charged it should be moved to a regular parking space within a responsible timeframe, so others can charge as well. All campus ChargePoint stations require active charging when parked in these spaces
  • Email notification will be set up for users when the vehicle is fully charged. This can be requested by email to: UCAPS@uml.edu. In the email you would just want to include the vehicle license plate or ChargePoint card number if known and who should be notified when the charging is completed.
  • Report any issues with the charging stations promptly to the UCAPS office so they can be addressed and repaired.