How to use Rotherham council charging points
The operating system for the Council charging points is run by a company called MER Charging UK Limited.
You can create an account with MER for free by visiting the how it works page on the MER website or downloading the MER app on Android and IOS. Account holders are billed monthly for all charging on the network. The app advises the current rate per kWh.
Once you join, you can request an RFID tag which you can scan at the charging point to use it. As well as allowing you to use the charging points in Rotherham, it will allow you to use any MER charging point in the UK and across Europe, and also charge points operated by MER’s many roaming partners.
If you don't want to become a member, you can still use the charging points by using the MER app on your smartphone.
We advise that you sign up to a MER account and obtain an RFID tag as this is easier to use and does not rely on mobile phone reception or battery.
Charge using the MER app or RFID card
This charge point can be activated using your MER RFID tag or the MER app.
- Activate by tapping your MER RFID card on the charge point's communication terminal or by using the MER app on your smartphone or device to find the charge point.
- Connect your cable to the vehicle then the charge point.
- Your electric vehicle should now start charging.
- To stop charging, tap your MER RFID card again, or use the MER app to stop charging.
- Disconnect from the charge point first, then your vehicle.
MER have a useful short video going through the process: