Price groups are how you configure charging prices for EV drivers. This guide covers the key steps for setting up pricing that matches your needs.
Step 1 — Select the price group type
Choose the price group type based on what you want to price and who it applies to.
Step 2 — Select the pricing type
Monta supports the following pricing types. Roaming price groups support only Fixed kWh and hourly tariffs.
Step 3 — Apply an hourly tariff (optional)
For Spot price or Fixed kWh pricing, you can apply an hourly tariff that factors into the final price calculation. Select an available tariff based on the charge point’s location, or build a custom tariff.
Step 4 — Create additional charging fees (optional)
Additional fees can apply during or after the charge is complete. For step-by-step setup, see How do I create additional charging fees?
Step 5 — Apply the price group
Apply the price group to the relevant charge points or account members. Key facts about price groups:
- Price groups are created within an account and applied to charge points or members in that account.
- You can create multiple price groups of the same type.
- Price groups can only be managed by the account owner and account admins with configuration rights.
Minimum charge fee
Guest users
When a guest user (paying by credit card) starts a session, some payment providers require a minimum transaction amount. Monta applies a minimum charge fee in these cases:
- If the session cost is below the minimum, the guest is charged the minimum amount instead.
- If the session cost is at or above the minimum, the actual amount is charged.
Example: If a session costs 0.40 USD and the minimum fee is 0.50 USD, Monta charges 0.50 USD.
App users (wallet-based charging)
The minimum charge fee does not apply to app users. If the session cost is below the threshold, Monta deducts the exact amount from the user’s wallet.
Example: If a session costs 0.40 USD, Monta deducts 0.40 USD — no minimum is applied.