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Biodegradable EV Charging Cards

Bio-fibre and non-PVC RFID charging-card constructions with documented material claims, custom artwork and reader-matched electronics.

Bio-FibreNon-PVCCustom RFID

Material: Bio-fibre / non-PVC construction confirmed per order
Size: CR80 / ISO ID-1 nominal format (85.60 × 53.98 mm)
MOQ: From 500 pieces, subject to material and chip
Lead Time: Confirmed after material, artwork and sample approval

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Compatibility is confirmed against your reader and token workflow. MOQ and timing depend on the approved material, chip, personalization and finish.

01Reader and chip match

02Identifier format

03Finished-sample approval

04Batch data handoff

Product overview / 01

What ‘biodegradable’ means for an RFID charging card

A bio-fibre charging card replaces some or most conventional PVC card-body material with a paper-, fibre- or bio-based construction. It is intended for programmes that need a non-PVC procurement route while retaining a familiar wallet-card format.

The finished credential is not only its card body: it also includes a chip, antenna, bonding layers, inks and protective finishes. End-of-life wording therefore has to match the exact material specification, test evidence and disposal conditions. We use the sample and quotation stage to define that claim before artwork is released.

Material name and evidence

Record the supplier material, composition statement and any applicable degradation or disposal test conditions.

Expected service life

Balance moisture resistance, flex durability and finish against the programme's issue and replacement cycle.

RFID requirement

Choose the chip and identifier from the charger reader and backend—not from the sustainability label.

Responsible wording

Approve environmental claims against the complete credential, including coatings, antenna, chip and adhesives.

Features and options / 02

What can be specified.

A bio-fibre credential can still support branded artwork, variable numbering and standard charging-card data workflows.

Non-PVC card-body routes

Fibre- and bio-based constructions can be selected around programme goals, print result and service conditions.

HF RFID inlays

13.56 MHz chip and antenna combinations are available for reader-compatible UID or application-based authentication.

Full-colour branding

Front and reverse programme artwork can be printed with finishes selected for the chosen substrate.

Variable programme data

Visible card number, QR code, account reference or expiry information can vary across the production batch.

UID mapping file

Delivered electronic data can connect each physical card to the token, driver or account record used by the operator.

Material documentation

Available declarations and claim wording can be agreed as part of procurement and artwork approval.

Technical fit / 03

Performance and end-of-life need separate proof

A useful bio-card specification explains both how the credential operates in service and what is expected after it is withdrawn.

Compatibility is electronic

Frequency, chip protocol, UID handling and backend rules determine whether the credential authorizes a charging session.

Moisture resistance depends on finish

Paper- and fibre-based bodies can be protected for normal handling, but the actual construction should be tested for the intended environment.

Biodegradation is conditional

Home composting, industrial composting and general biodegradation are different claims. Use only the route supported for the specified material.

The RFID inlay remains a separate component

The antenna and chip must be considered in end-of-life instructions even when the surrounding body uses bio-based material.

Sample both print and RF performance

Approve colour, finish, flex, scanning and live authorization before releasing the full quantity.

Full specification / 04

Separate the physical card from its credential data.

Values below are the available product route, not a substitute for reader validation. The final quotation records the exact construction, electronic configuration and data deliverables.

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Physical

Material: Bio-fibre / non-PVC construction confirmed per order
Size: CR80 / ISO ID-1 nominal format (85.60 × 53.98 mm)
Thickness: Construction-dependent; confirmed during sampling
Finish: Protective finish selected for the material and service brief

Technical

RFID Options: 13.56 MHz ISO 14443A options including entry-level 13.56 MHz credential and AES-authenticated 13.56 MHz credential
Printing: Full-color offset / digital

Ordering

MOQ: From 500 pieces, subject to material and chip
Lead Time: Confirmed after material, artwork and sample approval

Production route / 05

Approve the complete workflow before volume.

The sample should prove construction, print, electronic behavior and data handling together. That approved reference then controls production and reorders.

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Technical brief
Reader, current credential, platform, quantity and operating environment
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Production sample
Proposed material, inlay, artwork, encoding and variable data
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System validation
Physical read, exact token capture, data import and live authorization
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Production and QA
Approved masters, controlled data, batch checks and packing review
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Delivery and reorders
Final mapping file, shipment record and retained repeat-order reference

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Frequently asked / 06

Questions buyers ask before ordering.

Answers are based on the physical credential and production scope. Your charging platform remains responsible for account, tariff and authorization rules.

Is the entire RFID card biodegradable?

Not automatically. The card body may use a biodegradable or bio-fibre material, but the complete credential also contains an antenna, chip, inks, bonding materials and finishes. The final claim must follow the approved construction and its documented disposal conditions.

Will a bio-fibre card work with the same chargers as PVC?

It can, provided the same compatible chip, antenna and identifier format are used. Finished samples should be tested because construction and reader geometry can influence performance.

Can the cards handle normal driver use?

The selected coating and construction are designed around the intended service environment. Normal wallet handling, moisture exposure and replacement expectations should be included in the brief and checked during sample approval.

Can bio cards use AES-authenticated 13.56 MHz credential?

Yes, subject to the selected construction and antenna design. AES-authenticated 13.56 MHz credential is appropriate when the reader and programme use its secure applications; it should not be added solely as a marketing feature.

Can the cards be printed and personalized?

Yes. Full-colour artwork, visible numbering, QR codes and other variable data can be produced and mapped to the electronic credential record.

What environmental documents should procurement request?

Ask for the material identity, composition or recycled/bio-based statement, applicable test standard and conditions, chain-of-custody evidence where relevant, and wording that clearly distinguishes the card body from the full RFID credential.

Build the brief with evidence.

Use the technical guide, programme examples and glossary to align procurement, engineering and operations before requesting samples.

Buyer’s guide

Specify the card before choosing a sustainability claim

A step-by-step guide to reader, chip, identifier, material and approval decisions.

Sustainability beyond the energy source

How procurement choices extend to physical credentials and programme operations.

Bio-card and RFID terminology

Definitions for bio-based materials, ISO 14443A, UID and charging authentication.

Included with every order

Every order ships with a data contract and acceptance pack.

Before production starts, we fix the identifier format with your backend team: byte length, representation, byte order, leading-zero policy. The order then ships with a machine-readable data contract and acceptance vectors your engineers can test against before the first card arrives.

See how the acceptance pack works

01JSON data contract agreed before production

02Acceptance vectors for backend verification

03Personalization file in your backend's exact format