A semi-private location is a charging site that is visible to members of the TruckCharge Network, but where access to charging is subject to approval by the depot owner.
It combines the discoverability of a semi-public location with an additional layer of access control, ensuring that only fleets explicitly approved by you can charge at your depot.
What Does “Semi-Private” Mean?
When a location is set to semi-private:
- It is visible to members of the TruckCharge Network
- Fleets can discover the location in TruckCharge Connect
- Charging is not possible by default
- Fleets must request access before their drivers can charge
- You retain full control over who is allowed to use the site
This setup ensures that all third parties charging at your depot are known to you, and that access can be granted or revoked at any time.
When Is a Semi-Private Location Appropriate?
Semi-private locations are typically used when:
- You want to share charging capacity beyond your own fleet
- You require full control over which fleets can charge
- You want visibility within a trusted network, without open access
- You prefer approval-based access instead of unrestricted availability
This model is often used for partner charging, controlled collaboration, or sites with limited capacity.
Regulatory Considerations
Because access to a semi-private location is granted only after explicit approval and charging parties are known to the depot owner, this setup is generally considered outside the scope of public charging obligations, such as those defined under AFIR.
As a result:
- Semi-private locations are typically not subject to the same regulatory requirements as fully public or semi-public charging sites
- The charging offering is treated as controlled, business-to-business access rather than public availability
As always, responsibility for regulatory compliance remains with the charge point owner, and national interpretations may vary.
How to Configure a Location as Semi-Private
To set a location as semi-private:
- Open the location
- Click Edit
- Set Publicly Available to TruckCharge only
- Enable Access Requests
- Click Save to apply the changes
How Access Works for Fleet Managers
Fleet managers within the TruckCharge Network can:
- See the semi-private location on the charge map in TruckCharge Connect
- Request access for their fleet
Until you approve the request:
- No driver from the requesting fleet can initiate a charging session at your site
- The location remains visible but unusable for that fleet
You can approve or reject access requests at any time.
Summary
A semi-private location:
- Is visible within the TruckCharge Network
- Requires approval before charging is allowed
- Gives depot owners full control over access
- Supports collaboration without open or public access
- Typically falls outside public charging regulatory scope
Semi-private locations are well suited for depots that want to share charging capacity in a controlled and transparent way.
What Comes Next
After configuring a semi-private location, you should: