What do you need to know about Z App
No pre-authorisation holds
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We’ve removed the need for any pre-authorisation hold so you recharge and drive away. You'll only be charged the actual cost at the end of your session.
Journey plan at a glance
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Z App will tell you the availability of chargers including the progress of chargers in use so you can plan your charging stops with the latest information.
Get started
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You can still charge by scanning the QR code of the charger or your own Z charge tag once you have activated it in the Z App.
Activating your Charge tag
You need to re-activate your charge tag to your payment method in Z App as this is not automatically transferred.
Go to account settings
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Get the Charge tag ID from the Z EV Charging App, located in "My Account". You can always get a new tag for free at any Z station with EV charging on-site.
Activate your charge tag
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In the Z App, navigate to the menu using the three lines, choose "EV Charge Tag" and follow the instructions to link your charge tag ID.
Charge away!
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You're ready to charge up at any of our stations with EV charging on-site! Enjoy!