Card-body construction
CR80 card bodies with recycled-PVC content, available finishes and construction recorded in the approved specification.
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EV charging credential
Made to specificationRecycled PVC EV Charging Cards
Custom RFID charging cards with a recycled-PVC card body, reader-matched chip options, programme artwork and UID-to-account data handoff.
Recycled PVCCustom RFIDUID Mapping
- Material
- Recycled-PVC card body; content and layers defined per order
- Size
- CR80 / ISO ID-1 nominal format (85.60 × 53.98 mm)
- MOQ
- From 500 pieces, subject to chip and construction
- Lead Time
- Confirmed after chip, artwork, data and sample approval
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 is a recycled PVC EV charging card?
A recycled PVC EV charging card uses recovered PVC in the card body while retaining the contactless chip and antenna needed for driver authentication. The amount and location of recycled content can vary by construction, so the approved specification should state whether it applies to the core, overlays or complete card body.
Electrically, recycled PVC does not define compatibility. The target reader, chip family, identifier format and charging-platform workflow still have to be matched and tested. That separation lets a charging operator change the card material without guessing at the authentication requirement.
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Recycled-content definition
State the claimed percentage, whether it is post-consumer or post-industrial, and which card layers it covers.
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Reader and chip match
Confirm frequency, protocol, UID length and any secure application requirement against real charging hardware.
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Service environment
Define wallet, vehicle, depot or outdoor use so lamination, print and durability can be selected appropriately.
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Evidence and reorders
Agree the material declaration, approved sample, artwork version and data format retained for repeat production.
Features and options / 02
What can be specified.
The product can be built as a simple UID credential or as a more controlled programme card with variable data and secure chip options.
HF chip selection
ISO 14443A options can include entry-level 13.56 MHz credential, AES-authenticated 13.56 MHz credential and other reader-compatible chip families.
Programme artwork
Full-colour front and reverse printing with matte or gloss protection, subject to the chosen construction.
Variable personalization
Sequential card numbers, QR codes, driver references, cost-centre fields or programme-specific identifiers.
UID and data handoff
A structured mapping file can align the physical credential with the operator's account or token database.
Repeat-order control
Approved artwork, specification, packing instructions and numbering rules can be retained for replenishment batches.
Technical fit / 03
Compatibility, data and environmental claims
Treat material choice, electronic compatibility and sustainability evidence as three separate approval tracks.
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The material does not make a card OCPP-compatible
The charging station reads the chip identifier; its software then uses OCPP to request authorization from the management system.
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Confirm the identifier representation
A backend may expect a 4-byte or 7-byte UID represented as hexadecimal, decimal or a programme-specific token string.
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Choose security from the authorization model
UID-only programmes and protected AES-authenticated 13.56 MHz credential applications have different reader, key-management and provisioning requirements.
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Request evidence for the exact construction
Avoid applying a generic carbon-reduction percentage to every order. Recycled content and impact depend on the specified material and production route.
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Validate finished samples
Test RF reading, printed variable data, finish and backend import before releasing the production 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.
Request SamplesPhysical
- Material
- Recycled-PVC card body; content and layers defined per order
- Size
- CR80 / ISO ID-1 nominal format (85.60 × 53.98 mm)
- Thickness
- Typically 0.76 mm; confirmed with the construction
- Finish
- Matte or gloss lamination
Technical
- RFID Options
- 13.56 MHz ISO 14443A options including entry-level 13.56 MHz credential and AES-authenticated 13.56 MHz credential; final chip matched to the reader
- Printing
- Full-color offset / digital
Ordering
- MOQ
- From 500 pieces, subject to chip and construction
- Lead Time
- Confirmed after chip, artwork, data 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
- 03
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
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.
01Do recycled PVC RFID cards work differently from standard PVC cards?
The card-body material does not change the basic authentication flow. Compatibility depends on the selected chip, antenna, reader and identifier format. A finished sample should still be tested on representative chargers before production.
02Is the complete card made from 100% recycled PVC?
That depends on the approved construction. Some cards use a recycled core with different overlay or protective layers. The quotation and material declaration should state exactly where the recycled content is used and what percentage is being claimed.
03Which RFID chips can be used?
Common 13.56 MHz options include entry-level 13.56 MHz credential and AES-authenticated 13.56 MHz credential families. The correct choice is determined by the target reader, UID requirement, memory needs and whether the programme uses only a public identifier or a protected application.
04Can each charging card carry a unique number or QR code?
Yes. Visible card numbers, QR codes, barcodes and other variable fields can be printed and supplied with a digital UID-to-card-number mapping file for backend import.
05How should we verify charger compatibility?
Provide a current card, reader model or chip reference. Approve encoded samples, capture the identifier exactly as the charger and backend see it, and complete a live authorization test before mass production.
06What information is needed for a quote?
Quantity, delivery country, preferred material, target chip or existing card, reader or platform information, artwork requirements, variable data, finish, packaging and required delivery window.
Further reading / 07
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
How to specify an EV charging RFID card
Work from the reader and authorization flow through chip, material, artwork and production approval.
Read more Programme exampleOctopus Electroverse credential programme
See how a physical charging credential supports a large roaming programme.
Read more Technical glossaryRecycled PVC, UID and RFID terminology
Plain-English definitions for the material and authentication terms used in a specification.
Read moreIncluded 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 works01JSON data contract agreed before production
02Acceptance vectors for backend verification
03Personalization file in your backend's exact format
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