Method for providing vehicle service

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle service providing method. The taxi vehicle is an electric vehicle that can be charged from the EVSE. A discount fee A is set when the riding location of the taxi vehicle is a standby location in which the EVSE is provided. When the EVSE is within a prescribed range from the get-off location of the taxi vehicle, a discount fee B is set. When the riding place is a standby place in which the EVSE is provided and the getting-off place is within a predetermined range from the EVSE, a discount fee A + B is set. Since the reward is obtained, the opportunity of getting on and off the vehicle by the user at a place close to the EVSE is increased, and the charging time can be efficiently ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a method for providing vehicle services. Background Art

[0002] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-168922 discloses a vehicle dispatching system in which an electric vehicle is used as a taxi vehicle. In this vehicle dispatching system, the remaining battery level corresponds to the power required for traveling along a route including a destination, and the vehicle dispatching is performed taking into account the standby time. This can improve the overall transportation efficiency of electric vehicles. Summary of the invention

[0003] In the case of an electric vehicle, it takes longer to charge the battery than it does to refuel a vehicle equipped with an internal combustion engine. Therefore, when an electric vehicle is used for a vehicle service (passenger transport service) such as a taxi, it is desirable to efficiently secure the charging time.

[0004] An object of the present disclosure is to efficiently ensure charging time in a vehicle service using an electric vehicle.

[0005] The vehicle service providing method of the present disclosure is a vehicle service providing method for transporting a user from a boarding place to a disembarking place by paying a fee, and the vehicle taken by the user is an electric vehicle that can be charged by a charging device.

[0006] The method for providing vehicle services includes: determining whether at least one of a boarding location and an alighting location is within a specified range from a charging device; and providing a reward when at least one of the boarding location and the alighting location is within the specified range.

[0007] According to this method, a reward is given when at least one of the boarding place and the alighting place is within a specified range from the charging device. For example, when the boarding place or the alighting place is within a specified distance from the charging device in a straight line (or path distance), a reward is given to the user who accepts the provision of vehicle services. The reward can be, for example, a discount on the fee. In addition, the reward can also be points that can be used to pay for future fees, purchase other services or goods, etc.

[0008] Because of the reward, the user can be expected to get on the vehicle at a location within a specified range from the charging equipment. Or, because of the reward, the user can be expected to get off the vehicle at a location within a specified range from the charging equipment. Therefore, the chances of the user getting on and off the vehicle at a location close to the charging equipment increase, so the charging time can be efficiently ensured, and the operation rate of the electric vehicle can be improved.

[0009] Preferably, an incentive may be given when the boarding location is a waiting location where a charging device is installed.

[0010] According to this method, since the user rides in a waiting place where charging equipment is installed, such as a taxi boarding place or business office where charging equipment is installed, charging can be performed during the waiting period, and charging time can be efficiently ensured.

[0011] Preferably, when both the boarding location and the alighting location are within the prescribed range, a higher level of reward may be given than when either the boarding location or the alighting location is within the prescribed range.

[0012] According to this method, since a higher level of reward is obtained, it can be expected that the user will board the vehicle at a boarding location within a predetermined range from the charging facility and get off at a getting off location within a predetermined range from the charging location. Thus, the charging time can be secured more efficiently.

[0013] Preferably, the method for providing vehicle services may further include obtaining the output power of charging equipment within a specified range, and setting a reward level according to the output power.

[0014] According to this method, the output power of the charging equipment within the specified range from the boarding place or the alighting place is obtained. Then, the level of the reward is set according to the output power of the charging equipment. For example, when the charging equipment is a fast charge with a large output power, the charging time is shorter than that of normal charging, so the reward can also be set to a higher level than that of normal charging.

[0015] Preferably, the reward may be a discount on the fee.

[0016] According to this method, since the discount as a reward is a relatively high fee for the user, the user's motivation to obtain the reward can be increased.

[0017] According to the present disclosure, in a vehicle service using an electric vehicle, charging time can be efficiently ensured. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Features, advantages, and technical and industrial significance of exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals represent like elements, and in which:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a diagram for explaining an example of a vehicle service using a taxi vehicle according to the present embodiment.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a flowchart showing an example of a fee (passenger fare) discount process executed in the ECU.

[0021] Figure 3A It is a diagram showing an example of the taximeter 81 according to the present embodiment.

[0022] Figure 3B It is a diagram showing an example of the taximeter 81 according to the present embodiment.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a diagram for explaining the vehicle service in the second embodiment.

[0024] Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating a portion of the processing of the vehicle dispatch service executed in the server.

[0025] Fig. 6A This is a diagram showing a display screen (touch panel display) of a portable terminal.

[0026] Figure 6B This is a diagram showing a display screen (touch panel display) of a portable terminal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their description will not be repeated.

[0028] Implementation Method 1

[0029] Figure 1 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a vehicle service using a taxi vehicle 100 in the present embodiment. The vehicle service is a passenger transport service performed by the taxi vehicle 100. The taxi vehicle 100 is an electric vehicle, and is a vehicle that can be externally charged by the EVSE 200 of the EVSE group 2. EVSE refers to a charging device for a vehicle (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment). The EVSE 200 of the EVSE group 2 is dispersedly installed in various places. In the present embodiment, EVSE 200A is a charging device installed in a waiting place Wa (e.g., a taxi boarding place or a business office) of the taxi vehicle 100.

[0030] The taxi vehicle 100 includes a battery 11, an SMR (System Main Relay) 12, an MG (Motor Generator) 20, a PCU (Power Control Unit) 22, and an electronic control unit (hereinafter also referred to as an "ECU (Electronic Control Unit)") 50. The ECU 50 includes a processor, a RAM (Random Access Memory), a storage device, and the like.

[0031] The battery 11 is configured to be chargeable and dischargeable. The taxi vehicle 100 is an electric vehicle (xEV) configured to be able to travel using the power stored in the battery 11. In the present embodiment, the taxi vehicle 100 is a BEV without an internal combustion engine. However, the taxi vehicle 100 may also be a PHEV with an internal combustion engine. The battery 11 may be a lithium-ion secondary battery, a nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, or the like.

[0032] The taxi vehicle 100 is equipped with a BMS (Battery Management System) 11a that monitors the state of the battery 11. The BMS 11a includes various sensors that detect the state of the battery 11 (such as voltage, current, and temperature), and outputs the detection results to the ECU 50. In addition to the above-mentioned sensor functions, the BMS 11a may also have a SOC (State Of Charge) estimation function.

[0033] The taxi vehicle 100 is provided with an inlet 60 for charging the power supplied from the EVSE 200. The taxi vehicle 100 is further provided with a charging circuit 61 and a charging relay 62. The charging circuit 61 and the charging relay 62 are controlled by the ECU 50. When charging the battery 11, the connector of the power cable of the EVSE 200 is connected to the inlet 60. Then, by closing the charging relay 62, the battery 11 is charged with the power supplied from the EVSE 200.

[0034] The MG20 of the taxi vehicle 100 is, for example, a three-phase AC electric generator. The MG20 functions as a motor for driving the taxi vehicle 100. The PCU 22 includes a circuit for driving the MG20 using the power supplied from the battery 11. The PCU 22 includes, for example, an inverter and a converter. The MG20 is driven by the PCU 22 to rotate the drive wheels of the taxi vehicle 100. In addition, the MG20 performs regenerative power generation and outputs the generated power to the battery 11 via the PCU 22. The SMR 12 switches the connection / disconnection of the circuit from the battery 11 to the PCU 22. The SMR 12 and the PCU 22 are respectively controlled by the ECU 50.

[0035] The taxi vehicle 100 is provided with a passenger measuring device 42, a meter 81, and a GPS (Global Positioning System) device 90. The GPS device 90 may be a car navigation system (hereinafter also referred to as a "NAVI system"). The passenger measuring device 42 is activated during the taxi vehicle 100 to measure passenger data. The passenger measuring device 42 includes a distance measuring device for measuring the passenger carrying distance and a time measuring device for measuring the passenger carrying time.

[0036] The meter 81 is configured to display in real time the fare (passenger carrying fee) related to the passenger transportation of the taxi vehicle 100. The meter 81 is, for example, a meter that has undergone a predetermined inspection. The method for calculating the fare based on the meter 81 is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, a time-distance method is adopted, and the meter 81 calculates and displays the fare corresponding to the passenger carrying distance and passenger carrying time measured by the passenger carrying meter 42. In addition, the meter 81 is configured to be able to display the discounted fee described later.

[0037] Figure 2 1 is a flowchart showing an example of a fee (passenger fare) discount process executed in the ECU 50. This flowchart starts the process when the "passenger" button of the meter 81 is pressed. The fee discount process is an example of the "vehicle service providing method" of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 3A and Figure 3B 81 is a diagram showing an example of a taximeter 81 of the present embodiment. The taximeter 81 includes an empty car button 810, a passenger button 820, and a payment button 830. When a user (passenger) gets on the taxi, the driver (crew) of the taxi vehicle 100 presses the passenger pick-up button 820. When the passenger pick-up button 820 is pressed, the taxi vehicle 100 starts picking up passengers, and the fare / payment amount is displayed in real time on the display unit M1. When the user gets off the taxi, the crew presses the payment button 830. When the payment button 830 is pressed, the payment amount (fare) is displayed on the display unit M1. The payment amount is the amount obtained by subtracting the discount fee described later from the fare. After the user gets off the taxi, the crew presses the empty car button 810, and the taxi vehicle 100 becomes empty. The discount fee is displayed on the display unit M2, and the status of the taxi vehicle 100 (empty, passenger, payment) is displayed on the display unit M3.

[0039] When the user takes the taxi vehicle 100 and presses the pick-up button 820, Figure 3A As shown, when the display unit M3 displays "passenger", the Figure 2 Refer to the flowchart of Figure 2 In step (hereinafter referred to as "S") 10, it is determined whether the boarding place is a waiting place Wa where the EVSE 200 is installed. For example, when the passenger button 820 is pressed, if the position information of the GPS device 90 (the position information of the taxi vehicle 100) is a waiting place Wa where the EVSE 200 is installed, an affirmative determination is made and the process proceeds to S11. When the passenger button 820 is pressed, if the position information of the GPS device 90 is not a waiting place Wa where the EVSE 200 is installed, a negative determination is made and the process proceeds to S12.

[0040] In S11, the discount price A is set and the flag F is set to 1, and the process proceeds to S12. The initial value of the flag F is set to 0. When the discount price A is set, the value of the discount price A is displayed on the display unit M2 of the meter 81. If a negative determination is made in S10, the discount price is not displayed on the display unit M2.

[0041] In S12, it is determined whether the passenger (user) has gotten off the bus. For example, when the payment button 830 is pressed, it is determined that the user has gotten off the bus and the process proceeds to S13. The process S12 is repeated until the payment button 830 is pressed.

[0042] In S13, it is determined whether the place of getting off is within the prescribed range from the location of the EVSE 200. The location of each EVSE 200 is pre-stored in the GPS device 90 (NAVI system). When the payment button 830 is pressed, if the location information of the GPS device 90 is within a prescribed distance (for example, 500m) from any location of the EVSE 200, it is determined that the place of getting off is within the prescribed range from the location of the EVSE 200, and the process proceeds to S15. The prescribed distance may be the straight-line distance between the taxi vehicle 100 and the EVSE 200, or it may be the path distance. When the payment button 830 is pressed, if the location information of the GPS device 90 is that no EVSE 200 is set within the prescribed distance, a negative determination is made and the process proceeds to S14.

[0043] In S14, it is determined whether the flag F is 1. If the flag F is 0, a negative determination is made and the process proceeds to S16. If the flag F is 1, a positive determination is made and the process proceeds to S17. In S16, the discount fee is set to "none" (the discount fee is set to 0 yen). In S17, the discount fee is set to A (the discount fee A is maintained).

[0044] In S15, it is determined whether the flag F is 1. If the flag F is 0, a negative determination is made and the process proceeds to S18. If the flag F is 1, a positive determination is made and the process proceeds to S19. In S18, the discount fee is set to B. In S19, the discount fee is set to A+B. A+B is the value obtained by adding B to the discount fee A set in S11.

[0045] When S16 to S19 are processed, this routine ends. Figure 3BThis is an example of the display of the taximeter 81 when S16 to S19 are processed. "Payment" is displayed as the current status of the taxi vehicle 100 on the display unit M3. The discount fee set in S16 to S19 is displayed on the display unit M2. For example, when S16 is processed, 0 yen is displayed as the discount fee (or no numerical value (amount) is displayed). When S19 is processed, the amount (numerical value) of A+B is displayed as the discount fee. The amounts of A and B are arbitrary, for example, A can be 100 yen and B can be 50 yen. The payment amount (fee) is displayed on the display unit M1. The payment amount is the value (amount) obtained by subtracting the discount fee from the fare from getting on to getting off.

[0046] According to the above embodiment, when the boarding place for the taxi vehicle 100 is a waiting place where the EVSE 200 is installed, the discount fare A is set as an incentive. When the alighting place is within a prescribed range from a place where any EVSE 200 is installed, the discount fare B is set as an incentive. In addition, when the boarding place is a waiting place where the EVSE 200 is installed and the alighting place is within a prescribed range from a place where any EVSE 200 is installed, the discount fare A+B is set.

[0047] Thus, the user who uses the taxi vehicle 100 receives an incentive (discounted fare), and therefore can expect to ride at a waiting area where the EVSE 200 is installed. In addition, since the incentive is received, the user can be expected to get off the taxi at a location within a predetermined range from the EVSE 200. Therefore, the chances of the user getting on and off the taxi at a location close to the EVSE 200 increase, so that the charging time can be efficiently secured, and the operation rate of the taxi vehicle 100 can be improved.

[0048] Modification 1

[0049] The output power of each EVSE 200 included in the EVSE group 2 may be different depending on its type and performance. For example, when the EVSE 200 is a fast charger (DC charger), the output power is larger than that of a normal charger (AC charger), and the charging time of the taxi vehicle 100 (battery 11) can be shortened.

[0050] In the above-described embodiment, the discount rate is set regardless of the output power of the EVSE 200. In Modification 1, the larger the output power of the EVSE 200 is, the higher the discount rate is set (the discount rate is set to a high amount).

[0051] In the first modification, in S10 and S13 (see Figure 2) is determined to be positive, the output power information of EVSE 200 is obtained, and the discount fee is set based on the output power. The output power information of EVSE 200 is stored in the GPS device 90 (NAVI system) in advance, similarly to the installation location of each EVSE 200.

[0052] For example, when a positive determination is made in S10, when the EVSE 200 is a normal charger, the discount price is set to A, and when the EVSE 200 is a fast charger, the discount price is set to A1. A1 is higher than A. Furthermore, when a positive determination is made in S13, when the EVSE 200 is a normal charger, the discount price is set to B, and when the EVSE 200 is a fast charger, the discount price is set to B1. B1 is higher than B.

[0053] In addition, when EVSE 200 is a fast charger, the discount rate may be set to be higher as the output power is larger. For example, when the output power is 50 kW, the discount rate may be set to A1 (B1), and when the output power is 100 kW, the discount rate may be set to A2 (B2). A2 (B2) is higher than A1 (B1).

[0054] According to the first modification, the level of incentive is increased for an EVSE that can shorten the charging time, so that the operating rate of the taxi vehicle 100 may be improved more efficiently.

[0055] Implementation Method 2

[0056] Figure 4 2 is a diagram for explaining a vehicle service in Embodiment 2. The vehicle service in Embodiment 2 is a carpooling service. Figure 4 The carpooling vehicle group 1 includes a plurality of electric vehicles 100a. The electric vehicles 100a are from the taxi vehicles 100 (refer to Figure 1 ) The configurations of the passenger measuring device 42 and the fare meter 81 are omitted, and their detailed descriptions are omitted. In addition, the electric vehicle 100a (ECU 50) is configured to be able to communicate with the server 300 via the network NW.

[0057] The server 300 is a server for managing carpooling, and is equipped with a processor 310, a RAM 320, and a storage device 330. The identification information (vehicle ID) of each electric vehicle 100a included in the carpooling vehicle group 1 is pre-registered in the server 300. The storage device 330 of the server 300 stores information related to the electric vehicle 100a (hereinafter also referred to as "vehicle information") distinguished by vehicle ID. The vehicle information includes the specifications of the electric vehicle 100a (for example, specifications indicating charging performance), the status of the electric vehicle 100a (for example, idle status), and the location of the electric vehicle 100a. The electric vehicle 100a sends its own location information and status to the server 300 in sequence via the network NW. The server 300 updates the vehicle information based on the information (the latest information) from the electric vehicle 100a.

[0058] The identification information (EVSE-ID) of each EVSE 200 included in the EVSE group 2 is pre-registered in the server 300. The storage device 330 of the server 300 stores information related to the EVSE 200 (hereinafter, also referred to as "EVSE information") by distinguishing the EVSE-ID. The EVSE information includes the specifications of the EVSE 200 (for example, the type of fast charger / normal charger, the output power specification) and the location (installation location) of the EVSE 200. The EVSE information can also be obtained from each EVSE 200 via the network NW.

[0059] The portable terminal 500 is a user terminal used by a user U of carpooling. The portable terminal 500 is carried and operated by the user U. The portable terminal 500 may be a smart phone with a touch panel display. The portable terminal 500 communicates with the server 300 via the network NW. An application for carpooling (hereinafter also referred to as a "vehicle allocation application") is installed in the portable terminal 500. Through the vehicle allocation application, the identification information (terminal ID) of the portable terminal 500 is associated with the communication address of the portable terminal 500 and registered in the server 300. The portable terminal 500 can exchange information with the server 300 through the vehicle allocation application. In addition, the server 300 manages information related to multiple users (hereinafter also referred to as "user information") by distinguishing terminal IDs. The user information includes vehicle allocation history information (for example, services used in the past), point information (for example, points earned by the user by using the service) and online settlement information (account information, settlement date, deduction date, etc.).

[0060] Figure 5 1 is a flowchart for explaining a part of the process of the vehicle allocation service executed in the server 300. This flowchart is executed when a carpooling utilization request is transmitted from the mobile terminal 500. Fig. 6A as well as Figure 6B1 is a diagram showing a display screen (touch panel display) of the portable terminal 500. For example, when the vehicle dispatch application of the portable terminal 500 is started, the display Fig. 6A The carpooling utilization request screen (utilization request screen) is shown. Fig. 6A After entering the boarding place and the alighting place in the utilization request screen, when the send button 510 is touched (clicked), the carpool utilization request is sent from the portable terminal 500 to the server 300. The boarding place can be entered by clicking the current position button 520 to enter the current position of the portable terminal 500, or by entering the address of the boarding place. In addition, the boarding place can be entered by clicking the boarding place on the map displayed on the utilization request screen. The alighting place can be entered by entering the address of the alighting place, or by clicking the alighting place on the map displayed on the utilization request screen.

[0061] Reference Figure 5 When the server 300 receives the carpooling request sent from the portable terminal 500, it determines in S20 whether at least one EVSE 200 is located within the specified range from the boarding place. The boarding place is the boarding place input to the portable terminal 500. The installation location of the EVSE 200 is obtained from the EVSE information stored in the storage device 330. For example, when there is at least one EVSE 200 within a specified distance (for example, 500m) from the boarding place, it is determined that the boarding place is within the specified range from the EVSE 200, and the process proceeds to S21. The specified distance can be a straight-line distance or a path distance. When the EVSE 200 closest to the boarding place is not set within the specified distance, a negative determination is made and the process proceeds to S22.

[0062] In S21, after setting the flag F1 to 1, enter S23. In S22, after setting the flag F1 to 0, enter S23. In S23, determine whether at least one EVSE200 is located within the specified range from the get-off location. The get-off location is the get-off location input into the portable terminal 500. For example, when there is at least one EVSE200 within a specified distance (for example, 300m) from the get-off location, it is determined that the get-off location is within the specified range from the EVSE200, and enter S25. The specified distance can be a straight-line distance or a path distance. When the EVSE200 closest to the get-off location is not set within the specified distance, a negative determination is made and enter S24.

[0063] In S24, it is determined whether the flag F1 is 1. If the flag F1 is 0, the process proceeds to S26, and if the flag F1 is 1, the process proceeds to S27. In S26, the discount rate is set to "none" (the discount rate is set to 0 yen). In S27, the discount rate is set to a.

[0064] In S25, it is determined whether the flag F1 is 1. If the flag F1 is 0, the process proceeds to S28, and if the flag F1 is 1, the process proceeds to S29. In S28, the discount price is set to b. In S29, the discount price is set to a+b. a+b is the value obtained by adding b to the discount price a set in S27.

[0065] After processing S26 to S29, the process proceeds to S30. In S30, the normal fare and the discounted fare are transmitted to the portable terminal 500. The normal fare is calculated based on the path distance between the boarding location and the alighting location. The discounted fare is the discounted fare set in any one of S26 to S29.

[0066] If S30 is processed, this routine ends. Figure 6B The vehicle allocation request screen is displayed on the portable terminal 500 that receives the normal fee and the discount fee. The vehicle allocation request screen displays fee information such as the payment fee, the normal fee, and the discount fee. The payment fee is the amount obtained by subtracting the discount fee from the normal fee. If the user agrees to the conditions displayed on the vehicle allocation request screen and clicks the vehicle allocation button 530, a vehicle allocation request is sent from the portable terminal 500 to the server 300. The server 300 that receives the vehicle allocation request allocates the electric vehicle 100a.

[0067] In this second embodiment, when the boarding place or the getting-off place of the carpooling is within a specified range from the place where the EVSE 200 is installed, a discount fee is set as a reward. Therefore, the chances of users getting on and off at places close to the EVSE 200 increase, so the charging time can be efficiently ensured, and the operation rate of the electric vehicle 100a can be improved. In addition, as in the above-mentioned modification 1, the greater the output power of the EVSE 200, the higher the discount fee can be set (the discount fee can be set to a high amount).

[0068] Modification 2

[0069] In the above-mentioned second embodiment, when the boarding place or the alighting place of the carpooling is within the prescribed range from the place where the EVSE 200 is installed, a discount fee is set as a reward. However, it is also expected that the EVSE 200 existing in the prescribed range is in use and the electric vehicle 100a cannot be charged. In the second variant, when the EVSE 200 existing in the prescribed range is not idle, no discount fee is set (the discount fee is set to 0 yen).

[0070] For example, in S20 ( Figure 5), if all EVSE 200s within the specified range from the boarding place are in use and none are available, a negative determination is made and the process proceeds to S22. In addition, in S23, if all EVSE 200s within the specified range from the alighting place are in use and none are available, a negative determination is made and the process proceeds to S26. Thus, if the EVSE 200 is not available and charging is difficult, no reward is given, so that the charging time can be efficiently ensured, and the operation rate of the electric vehicle 100a can be improved.

[0071] Modification 3

[0072] The reward to the user is not limited to the discount of the fee. For example, the user may also be given points. The points may be points that can be used to pay for future use fees, purchase of other services or goods, etc.

[0073] For example, in S26 ( Figure 5 ), "no points are given" in S27, "points P1 are given" in S28, "points P2 are given" in S29, and "points P1+P2" are given. Then, by performing the process of "sending the normal fee and the points given to the portable terminal 500" in S30, the payment fee (normal fee) and the points given are displayed on the vehicle allocation request screen of the portable terminal 500. According to this method, points are also given as a reward when the boarding place or the getting off place of the carpooling is within a specified range from the place where the EVSE 200 is installed. Therefore, the charging time can be efficiently ensured, and the operation rate of the electric vehicle 100a can be improved.

[0074] In the above embodiments, the straight-line distance or route distance between the vehicle and the EVSE 200 is used to determine whether the vehicle is within the prescribed range. However, the arrival time (travel time) from the vehicle to the EVSE 200 may be used to determine whether the vehicle is within the prescribed range.

[0075] The embodiments disclosed this time should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the description of the above embodiments but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

Claims

1. A method for providing a vehicle service, wherein a user is transported by paying a fee from a boarding place to a disembarking place, wherein: The vehicle that the user is riding in is an electric vehicle that can be charged from a charging device, The method for providing the vehicle service comprises: determining whether at least one of the boarding location and the alighting location is within a predetermined range from the location of the charging facility; and When at least one of the boarding location and the getting-off location is within the predetermined range, an incentive is given.

2. The method for providing vehicle services according to claim 1, wherein: The reward is given when the boarding place is a waiting place where the charging equipment is installed.

3. The method for providing vehicle services according to claim 1, wherein: When both the boarding location and the alighting location are within the predetermined range, a higher level of reward is given than when either the boarding location or the alighting location is within the predetermined range.

4. The method for providing vehicle services according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The vehicle service providing method further includes obtaining the output power of the charging device within the specified range, The level of the reward is set according to the output power.

5. The method for providing vehicle services according to claim 4, wherein: The incentive is a discount on the fee.

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