Managing EV charging at your property doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Emporia Invite2Charge is designed specifically for apartment complexes, workplaces, vacation rentals, and other private parking situations where access control matters, all without monthly subscription fees.
What is Invite2Charge
Complete Access Control: You decide who can use your chargers. Drivers must request access through the mobile app, giving you full control over who charges at your property.
Professional Management Portal: The Emporia Partner Portal (partner.emporiaenergy.com) gives you everything you need to manage users, customize messaging, and export billing data—all from one dashboard.
Zero Monthly Fees: Unlike other managed charging solutions, Emporia Invite2Charge has no ongoing subscription costs. You pay once for the system and own it completely.
Admin Experience
User Management: Approve or deny access requests, invite multiple users at once, and remove users when needed—all from your web-based dashboard.
Custom Messaging: Create personalized access instructions for each charger, including your contact information, operating hours, or specific property rules.
Detailed Reporting: Export energy usage data organized by charger or by user, with customizable date ranges perfect for billing or tracking usage patterns.
Real-Time Monitoring: See which chargers are available, in use, or offline at a glance through your management portal.
Driver Experience
First-Time Users:
The driver arrives at your Emporia Invite2Charge charger
Scans the QR code on the charger or signage
Downloads the Emporia Invite app and creates an account
Request access to your specific charger
Receives approval notification and can begin charging
Returning Users:
Opens the Emporia Invite app or scans the QR code
Log in to their account with their invited email address
Selects your charger by its unique 5-digit code
Begins charging immediately
Key Features That Save You Time and Money
Bulk User Management: Add or remove multiple users at once through email lists or file uploads. Previously invited users won't receive duplicate emails.
Automatic Email Invitations: Drivers receive professional, branded emails with step-by-step instructions and direct links to download the app from both the App Store and Google Play.
Individual User Control: Remove access for specific users directly from the charger details page with just one click.
Location Mapping: Each charger shows its exact location on an integrated map, making it easy for drivers to find.
Advanced Filtering: Use the Partner Portal's filtering system to quickly find specific chargers, users, or usage data by status, charger code, or user email.
Flexible Reporting: Choose between "Daily Energy by Charger" reports that show each charger's usage, or "Daily Energy by User" reports for individual billing and cost allocation.
Perfect for Your Property Type
Apartment Complexes: Give tenants controlled access while preventing unauthorized use from non-residents.
Workplaces: Manage employee charging with custom access instructions and detailed usage reporting for cost allocation.
Vacation Rentals: Provide guests with temporary access while maintaining control over your charging infrastructure.
Private Businesses: Offer customer or employee charging while keeping full control over who can use your chargers.
System Requirements
Hardware: Emporia EV chargers installed on your property, each with a unique 5-digit identification code.
Internet Connection: A Reliable internet connection for management and reporting.
Mobile App: Drivers use the free Emporia Invite app available on iOS and Android.
Management Access: Web-based Partner Portal accessible from any computer or mobile device.
Why Choose Emporia Invite2Charge?
Unlike other managed charging solutions that charge monthly fees, Emporia Invite2Charge gives you complete ownership and control without ongoing costs. You get enterprise-level features including user management, detailed reporting, and custom branding—all designed specifically for property managers who need reliable, controlled EV charging solutions.
The system is built for scalability, whether you're managing a single charger or multiple locations. Your Partner Portal account seamlessly manages all your chargers from one central dashboard, making it easy to expand your charging infrastructure as your needs grow.