FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about Killswitch's EV Charger Management & Payments solution
Killswitch is a cloud-based EV charger management and payment platform that lets you control access to EV chargers and collect payments using QR codes, RFID tags, or prepaid balances — with no subscriptions or setup fees.
Killswitch is designed for hotels, parking spaces, residential buildings, retail locations, mobility services, and independent charger owners.
Killswitch is ideal for independent EV charger owners and small-to-mid-size operators, including:
Large network operators can also use Killswitch, but the platform is specifically built to be easy to install and self-managed.
No hardware is required if your charger supports OCPP.
You can connect OCPP-compatible chargers directly to Killswitch using our free OCPP server.
For chargers without OCPP support, Killswitch can optionally be used with a Shelly® smart switch.
Killswitch works with most OCPP-compliant EV chargers and can also be used with non-OCPP chargers via optional integration hardware.
This allows you to use Killswitch with existing or new chargers, regardless of brand.
Most users can set up Killswitch in minutes:
No software installation or on-site configuration is required.
No.
Killswitch has no subscriptions, no licensing fees, and no setup costs.
You only pay a small transaction fee when you enable payments and receive revenue.
Drivers can pay using:
No app download or user account is required.
Killswitch supports multiple payment flows:
You can choose different models per charger or location.
Killswitch Paywall is available in all countries supported by the Stripe® Connect framework. This inludes almost all European countries (including the UK), North America (USA, Canada), Australia, India, Mexico and many others.
You can view a list of supported countries here.
Note: due to stringent legal and regulatory requirements, cross-border payment transactions and foreign exchange (FX) activities are restricted for merchant accounts in Stripe Brazil. This means that at this moment Killswitch cannot be used to receive payments in Brazil. We are working on enabling Killswitch Payments in Brazil as soon as possible.
For a complete list of supported countries, please refer to the online documentation available at the Stripe website.
Drivers can access chargers using:
You decide who can charge and under which conditions.
Yes.
You can configure chargers for free access (QR or RFID) or combine free usage with paid charging, depending on your needs. You can also have paid access and use discount codes to reduce the price or offer charging sessions to special customers.
No.
Killswitch is app-free and account-free for drivers. Charging starts by scanning a QR code or tapping an RFID tag.
Yes.
Killswitch supports unlimited RFID tags and advanced tag management features.
Yes.
You can issue prepaid RFID tags with automatic balance tracking, top-ups, and usage reporting.
RFID tags can also be shared across sub-accounts, making them ideal for residential buildings, offices, and shared parking spaces.
Yes.
Killswitch allows you to manage multiple chargers, locations, and properties from a single dashboard.
Yes.
You get detailed reports on:
Reports are available per charger, user, or location.
Yes.
Killswitch integrates with Zapier®, allowing you to automate invoicing, reporting, and data exports to your existing tools.
Yes.
Killswitch supports sub-accounts with automatic revenue sharing, making it easy to work with partners, tenants, or resellers.
Yes.
You can co-brand the checkout page with your logo to increase brand visibility and trust.
Killswitch stands out because it:
Yes.
Killswitch can be used in both public and private parking spaces, with full control over who can access the chargers and how payments are handled.