How do you pay for EV charging in Sweden?
App, charging card, bank card or QR code: what the operators say.
Short answer
You can pay for public EV charging in Sweden with an operator's app, a charging card or tag, or directly at the charger, depending on the operator. Circle K accepts a credit card directly at the charger at all its stations, and Vattenfall InCharge offers payment by scanning a QR code with no registration.
Why
- Circle K says you can choose to pay by credit card directly at the charger at all its charging stations.
- Vattenfall InCharge says you can pay at its public stations by scanning the QR code on the station, and that registration is not necessary.
- IONITY lists its app, a charging card, contactless card payment at selected stations and a QR code on every charger, according to IONITY.
Details
Trafikverket points out that payment methods can differ and that charging can be tied to a particular car brand or operator. Visit Sweden names the apps ChargeFinder and PlugShare for finding chargers, and says PlugShare provides a map of charging locations and user reviews. For fuel stations that also offer charging, see fuel and charging stations in Stockholm, and for the wider rules of driving see driving and traffic rules.
Tip
Keep a credit card and one operator app on your phone, since methods differ between networks. IONITY says downloading its app before you set off saves time at the station.
What may differ
Contactless card payment at IONITY is available at selected stations only, and some charging is tied to a car brand or operator, according to Trafikverket.
Common misconception
You always need an app or a subscription to charge an electric car in Sweden.
What actually happens
Circle K accepts a credit card directly at the charger at all its stations, and Vattenfall InCharge says registration is not necessary when you pay by QR code.
People also ask
- How do I pay at a charging station in Sweden?
- Do I need an app to charge an electric car in Sweden?
Sources
- Circle K: Circle K Charge appChecked at:
- Vattenfall InCharge: Charge on the roadChecked at:
- IONITY: How can I pay?Checked at:
- Trafikverket: Fast chargers for electric vehiclesChecked at:
- Visit Sweden: Driving in SwedenChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check the charging operator before you travel.
Fuel and charging stations in StockholmRelated questions
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How often does a car need inspection in Sweden?
A passenger car is inspected first within 36 months of the month it was put into traffic.
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Can you take a Swedish rental car to Denmark or Norway?
Sixt says its rental cars may be taken from Sweden to Denmark, Finland and Norway, while Hertz and Avis require written permission before you drive outside Sweden.
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Do you need a credit card to rent a car in Sweden?
Hertz accepts debit cards, but a renter paying with one must also show a credit card at pickup, so a credit card is the safe choice.
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Where can you find EV charging stations in Stockholm?
You find EV chargers in Stockholm with apps and maps such as ChargeFinder and PlugShare, or in an operator's app such as Vattenfall InCharge.