CPOs, eMSPs and all 8 roles
Who is involved in a charging session? Charging point operators, charging card providers, roaming, clearing & ad-hoc — the roles of the charging infrastructure explained simply.
To the article →Charging your EV: a step-by-step guide
From your first charge to a full battery
This topic overview bundles the complete LadeGuide guide into four areas: ecosystem & market (who offers what), charging technology (stations, charging types, charging curve), charging & costs (strategy, tariffs, THG quota) and service (news & FAQ). Each point is its own article — and the hands-on section gets personal: support at the column, fleet training or a voucher for your customers. Scroll down for an overview of the topics.
All areas at a glance — the tile takes you directly to the right entry:
Ecosystem & market
Roles, charging cards, charging network
Charging technology
Stations, charging types, charging curve, OCPP
Charging & costs
Strategy, tariffs, THG quota
Service
News & FAQ
Charging mode
Where do you want to charge?
Support
On site, at the column, first charge
Wallbox
Purchase, installation, multi-family house
Business
Fleets, company cars, vehicle fleets
Ecosystem & market
Who is behind the column — and with which offer are you on the road? The roles in the ecosystem, the right charging card and the German charging network at a glance.
Charging cards & tariffs
Which charging card suits your driving profile — occasional, long-distance driver, Tesla or ad-hoc? Incl. explanation of roaming.
To the article →The German charging network
Status 2026: over 200,000 public charging points, HPC corridors on the motorway and the AFIR requirements coming in 2027.
To the article →Charging technology
From the socket to the HPC column: the stations, charging types and the charging curve that make every charge possible — plus the standard that makes the columns "speak".
eMSP — your charging provider
App or charging card, roaming across CPO networks (Hubject, Gireve), tariff & billing: the eMSP as the contract partner behind the charging. Examples and pricing logic in detail.
To the article →Charging stations at a glance
Wallbox, DC fast chargers, HPC and Tesla Supercharger: use cases, typical operation plus glossary (RFID, plug & charge, roaming, idle fees).
To the article →Charging types
AC (wallbox), DC fast charging and HPC compared: outputs, charging times 0–80 %, cost pitfalls and the matching connectors (Type 2, CCS2, NACS).
To the article →Charging curve
Why the charging output is not constant: the plateau and tapering, the influence of temperature and technology — and how you use it to optimize charging times.
To the article →OCPP — the language of the columns
Why stations from different manufacturers can be controlled by one CPO: the open communication standard OCPP.
To the article →e-roaming & roaming costs
One card, thousands of networks: how Hubject WAVE, Gireve & Charge League work — and why charging in a third-party network through eMSP tariffs often costs more than in your own network.
To the article →Wallbox
11 kW or 22 kW, purchase and installation costs, grid operator notification and §14a EnWG: the complete guide to the home charging cable — plus efficiency compared.
To the wallbox →PSP & Clearing
How the payment level of a charging session works: payment service providers, e.clearing and clearing between CPOs and eMSPs — from the credit card to the billing.
To the article →Ad-hoc charging
Charge immediately without a contract: direct payment by credit card or QR code at any station — the AFIR requirements, prices and what you should watch out for.
To the article →Charging & costs
The right charging order, knowing the price ranges — and getting money back in the end: everything about your everyday charging.
Charging strategy
The 80 % rule, vehicle-specific charging and battery health: how you plan the right charging order for every journey — instead of charging blindly.
To the article →Charging costs & tariffs
Costs at home and on the road, waiting/parking fees, ad-hoc versus subscription and the typical cost pitfalls — with typical figures per charging option.
To the article →THG-Quote & THG bonus
Why oil majors pay EV owners: UBA certification, eligibility requirements and the real value of the THG bonus — and what LadeGuide can do for you with it.
To the article →Service
Always up to date: the latest developments in electric vehicle charging — and the answers to the most common questions in one place.
News
News on charging infrastructure: AFIR 2027, funding programs for multi-family houses, grid expansion and charging tariffs — chronological and current.
View all news →FAQ
The most important questions about charging your EV — from ad-hoc to the THG quota — briefly answered.
To the FAQ →Which charging mode would you like to use?
The right charging mode makes the biggest difference — in cost, comfort and sustainability. We show you the most important variants and recommend the best starting point for your profile.
Charging at home
Wallbox, Schuko socket and the entitlement in a multi-family house — everything about your own charging infrastructure, subsidies and the right tariffs.
Charging on the road
Charging cards, eMSP tariffs and the LadeGuide app: how to charge cheaply and uncomplicatedly at any column in Europe.
Charging with PV solar power
Wallbox with PV surplus charging, battery storage and the right tariffs for maximum independence from the grid.
Charging a company car privately
Wallbox at the workplace or at home: private trips with the company car, the 0.03 % rule and which models are worth it.
Charging & managing fleets
Central billing, charging card platforms and fleet software — all your charging in one place.
Legally compliant charging (Eichrecht)
The metrological obligation for operators and what it means for you as an end user: transparency, billing and legal requirements.
Most EV drivers use several charging modes in parallel — at home with a wallbox, on the road with a charging card or app and often via their own PV system. All 6 guides at a glance →
Support — personal, on site or remote
Reading is good, charging with confidence is better: we show you on your vehicle how charging, charging cards, apps and payment fit together day to day. Hands-on at the wallbox, the charging station or remotely — whether you feel lost at the column or simply want to be safe the first time.
On site while charging
We meet you at your wallbox, at the home charging wall or right at the public column. Connector, charging card, app start and payment: you charge, we look over your shoulder — until it feels like you have done it a hundred times already.
Request an offer →When nothing is working at the column anymore
You are standing at the column feeling lost? We step in and go through the app, charging card and payment with you — so the next charge is the last confusing one.
Request instant support →First charge & setup
Your first charge with all the ingredients: the right charging card, your app setup and payment by card, QR code or app at the charging point — including how you can tell that tariff and roaming fit together cleanly.
Book a first charge →How an appointment runs
- You describe where it is stuck: vehicle, station, app or charging card.
- We confirm the appointment: on site, remote or a mix of both.
- After the appointment: your charging card, your tariff and your app are set up so that charging simply feels easy.
Your home wallbox — from planning to the first charge
The public column is not the only topic: those charging at home usually face the big question — which wallbox fits? And exactly what must be considered for a single-family house and especially a multi-family house (MFH)? From load management to the necessary tenant information: we take on the complete accompaniment.
Consulting for wallbox purchase & installation
Which Type 2 device or with a charging cable? Which features like power monitoring or RFID integration do you really need? We help you with the hardware selection and offer you neutral consulting between installer and grid operator.
Wallbox consulting →EV in a multi-family house (MFH)
Since 1 December 2020, the installation of a wallbox in an MFH is legally secured: tenants (§ 554 BGB) and property owners (§ 20 WEG) have a claim to consent — the applicant bears the costs. We analyze the meter cabinet, cabling and load management, clarify your right to your own electricity meter and create the necessary tenant information in line with legal requirements.
MFH guide →Optimize electricity tariff & contracts
An EV at home often requires the right electricity meter and the right tariff. We compare your options (dual-rate meter, green power, your own wallbox packages) and make sure you charge efficiently & cost-effectively from day 1.
Tariff check →Do you need help with the wallbox?
We accompany you from planning to the completed installation of your column. Whether you need help with questions about the meter cabinet and cabling, load management or preparing tenant information — we offer you a comprehensive solution.
Wallbox consulting & request an appointment →For businesses — this way →
Employee training "Charging your EV: step by step" (€3,500 per day) and LadeGuide vouchers for your customers: the B2B offer with the four guide topics at a glance.
To the business offer →Let it charge for you — with LadeGuide
The app automatically applies the whole body of LadeGuide knowledge: the right charging type, the cheapest card, the optimal order — and factors in your THG bonus.
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