Rating of the best transponders for 2022

The presence of toll highways in Russia is an annoying factor that causes negative emotions among motorists. However, no disputes or statements will lead to free travel on them. However, the use of the latest technology simplifies the payment, and in some cases even reduces the amount. For this, a special device is used - a transponder, with the help of which the position of the car on the road is automatically determined and the necessary fee is charged.

General information

A car transponder is a transceiver that registers the non-stop passage of a car through a toll plaza in a separate lane with automatic payment.

It looks like a miniature electronic chip in a compact box that fits in the palm of your hand. As a rule, the device is placed inside the car on the windshield. It operates from an internal power source with a service life of up to 6 years with an average of up to 5 transactions per day.

Operating principle

When driving on a normal road, the device operates in an inactive mode. Approaching a toll road section, the car enters the toll collection area (TOC). An electronic request from the control point activates the device. Then the free frequency of the data exchange channel is determined to identify and prevent confusion of signals from different machines.

The transponder transmits data for payment via a secure channel - type of transport, user agreement, financial information. As a result, money is debited from the account of the car owner.

In time, the process takes no more than a second and ends with an audible signal to the driver. Then the transponder radio goes into sleep mode again until the next checkpoint.

Automation works correctly at speeds up to 30 km/h and keeping a distance of at least 3 meters from another car.

The technology of data exchange between the transponder and the checkpoint is similar to the principle of Wi-Fi or NFC. An electronic device working in a car is completely harmless, since the magnitude of electromagnetic radiation is ten times less than that of a smartphone, and it turns on in active mode for no more than 30 seconds.

Advantages

1. Save time and avoid traffic jams.
2. Reduced fuel consumption.
3. Increased security of cargo transportation.
4. Increased vehicle life by reducing the load on the working units.
5. Increased driving comfort due to high-quality road surface.
6. Availability of permanent discounts.
7. The ability to manage your account with simple and convenient ways to replenish, as well as return money in case of incorrect crediting.

Transponder emitters

The leading organizations producing devices are:

Issuer	Transponder	Paid sections
LLC "Avtodor - Toll Roads"	T-Pass	Toll sections of highways: M3 "Ukraine" (124-194 km); M4 "Don" -517, 517-544, 544-589, 589-633, 633-715, 1091-1119, 1195-1319 km); detour of Torzhok; detour of Vyshny Volochok; Novgorod section M11 "Neva"; Central Ring Road
OOO "Highway of the Northern Capital"	WHSD	Western Speed ​​Diameter
LLC "North-Western Concession Company"	15-58	Khimki bypass on the section 15-58 km of the M11 motorway (Moscow-Sheremetyevo-Solnechnogorsk)
JSC "New Quality of Roads"	"The main road"	Northern detour of Odintsovo on the highway M1 "Belarus"

Each issuer offers its own devices, sets of services, subscription fee, tariff scale, conditions for using devices of other operators. On the websites, you can register a Personal Account in order to use applications for monitoring the status of the account and timely replenishment.

Interoperability

For the convenience of users, it is possible to use one device for non-stop travel through paid sections serviced by various operators - participants in the interaction system. The passage is carried out after the conclusion of the relevant agreement and the purchase of a transponder from one of the issuers.

This service is especially relevant for carriers and car owners who regularly travel long distances on toll roads serviced by different operators.

Tariffs and discounts for travel with products of different issuers are set by road owners. Automatic payment is debited from the account while driving.

Each initialized instrument is identified by a 19-digit number on the label. The first seven digits indicate belonging to the issuer:

• 6372195 ... - "Main road";
• 6362875 ... - "WHSD";
• 6058425… – «15-58»;
• 3086595 ... - "T-Pass".

Types of transponders

1. Anonymous (regular) - purchased at retail, registration is not required. After receiving the personal account number, it is replenished in any way:

• at service points;
• on the site;
• in applications.

2. Personalized - the verification procedure requires the introduction of personal data.

Advantages:

• details of passages;
• linking different devices to a single account;
• access to bonus programs;
• replenishment from a bank card;
• the ability to transfer to other persons subject to the same class with a registered car.

3. Rented - taken for a while on a deposit of 1,200 rubles by installments or rented at any mobile or stationary point of sale. Monthly the amount will be reduced by the size of the subscription fee. In installments, the money is calculated against the total cost.In case of termination of the contract, the balance of the deposit is returned, but not immediately, but within two months.

Directions

For non-stop travel by transponder, toll collection points are equipped with separate lanes. As a rule, they are located to the left of them with noticeable markings and signs.

When approaching the checkpoint, in order to clarify the free passage in advance, you should carefully look at the information signs and the electronic scoreboard.
In the case of a queue, you can choose to move along the lane where the operator is located, which also accepts transponders for payment. But usually there are more queues.

If the device does not work, you need to move back a little and try again. Usually this option works, but if it fails, it is better to move in another lane with the operator. He will pay or explain what the problem is.

You should choose an empty gate or keep a sufficient distance from the vehicle in front so as not to pay for others.

Be careful - another car in front of the barrier can suddenly stop and start backing up!

Criterias of choice

Toll road operators and transponder issuers have tried to confuse car owners as hard as possible. In addition to our own numerous tariffs with discounts by time and date, subscription fee, loyalty programs and other bonuses, the price varies when moving in the interoperability system.

As a rule, operators have the most attractive prices on their own plots, and by agreement on others. To calculate the most profitable device, you need to carefully analyze the routes and roads that you often have to travel on.

In order to avoid mistakes when choosing, you should pay attention to your typical routes, study the prices and descriptions on the websites of issuers of "native" products, the cost of interoperability and throughput of VTP.

Where could I buy

Popular transponder models can be purchased at VVP. At the same time, consultants will give detailed recommendations and advice - what are they, their types, which company is better to buy, how to choose, how much it costs. However, it will take up to 24 hours to activate the device, which will not allow you to immediately use it in action and immediately pay. In addition, often points of temporary sales work in roadside shops or gas stations.

In capital cities, there are no problems with the purchase - if desired, the best inexpensive new items can be delivered to your home. In other cities, you can consider budget options on the websites of issuers and order online in the online store.

When buying a non-personalized device, you only need to fill out an application in the prescribed form. To purchase a personalized model, you will need the original and a copy of the passport with contact details - email address or mobile phone number.

Registration for legal entities is somewhat more complicated. This will require the following documents:

• certificate of state registration;
• confirmation of registration with the tax authority;
• a completed form in the prescribed form indicating a bank account for paying for the fare, certified by a seal;
• extract from the register of legal entities or individual entrepreneurs.

The best transponders

The rating of high-quality devices is compiled according to the opinions of buyers who left their reviews on the network.Domestic issuers use two brands of foreign-made electronic devices in their systems.

The popularity of models was determined by reliability and the absence of failures in payment, as well as price.

Q-free OBU615 T-Pass Standard

Brand - Q-free ASA (Norway).
Country of origin - Norway.

A non-personalized model from a foreign manufacturer for non-stop driving through toll booths of toll sections of the highways of the Rosavtodor State Corporation M3, M4 Don, M11 Neva, the Central Ring Road, and other sections in the interoperability system.

It is issued with the marking of the catalog number of the company, the date of issue and the name. The device has a unique personal account and a PAN identification number. You need to personalize your account in order to get access to all the benefits, which include interoperability, payment details and subscriptions. Operation is possible after depositing a specified amount into the account.

Dimensions: 7x4x2 cm. Kit includes instructions, holder, cleaning cloth. Sold at a price of 1250 rubles.

Service life up to 5 years with up to 2,000 transactions per year. Warranty - 24 months from the date of purchase. MTBF up to 700,000 hours.

• compactness;
• application for trucks;
• autonomy;
• high reliability;
• long service life;
• good capacity;
• excellent value for money.

• too simple design.

Kapsch TRP-4010 "Main Road"

Brand - Kapsch (Austria).
The country of origin is Austria.

Non-personalized model for non-stop travel along the northern bypass of Odintsovo, as well as toll sections of roads in the interoperability system. Monthly average rental price is 50 rubles.If there were no trips, no payment will be charged. Compensation price - 800 rubles.

Dimensions - 6.2x4.1x1 cm. Weight - 70 grams.

• compactness;
• reliability;
• long service life;
• with interoperability function;
• convenient service;
• simple installation.

• noticeable discounts only on the paid section of the northern bypass of Odintsovo.

Kapsch TRP-4010 T-Pass "TsKAD"

Brand - Kapsch (Austria).
The country of origin is Austria.

Not a personalized model from a limited series, released at the start of movement at the third stage of the construction of the Central Ring Road. Material: gray or black plastic. Minimalistic design style with graphic elements reminiscent of patterns and rings of noise-absorbing screens on highways.

Gadget dimensions: length - 6.2 cm, width - 1.0 cm, height - 4.0 cm. Includes instructions, holder, napkin. It is offered at a price of 1,600 rubles.

The warranty period is 2 years from the date of sale.

• compact dimensions;
• convenient fastening;
• simple installation;
• discounts from 15%;
• high-speed travel through the toll booth;
• personal account on the issuer's website with the possibility of replenishment with various cards (bank, fuel);
• replenishment from the number *390#,
• replenishment from the terminals of partner banks, online services, electronic wallets;
• round the clock technical support.

• for initial use, you need to wait for the activation period of the device.

Installation of Kapsch TRP-4010:

Q-free OBU615 T-Pass "Traveling around Russia"

Brand - Q-free ASA (Norway).
Country of origin - Norway.

Non-personalized model from the special series "Journey through Russia", dedicated to trips along the routes "Lake Seliger", "Moscow", "Black Sea", Fishing" and "Don", for M3 "Ukraine", M4 "Don" toll roads, M11 "Neva", Central Ring Road and other sections in the interoperability system.

Package dimensions: 15x7.5x2 cm. Weight - 70 grams. Includes holder, installation instructions, cleaning cloth. Price from 1 450 rubles.

Warranty period - 2 years from the date of purchase.

• stylish design;
• small dimensions;
• reliability of work;
• high time to failure;
• easy installation;
• simple maintenance;
• convenient replenishment;
• holiday memory and souvenir.

• drivers report that sometimes they do not work on highways in the Rostov region and the Krasnodar region.

Kapsch TRP-4010 "WHSD"

Brand - Kapsch (Austria).
The country of origin is Austria.

A compact model for automatic fare payment on the WHSD and sections of toll roads in the interoperability system. The innovative Flow+ system ensures fast passage of toll plazas in dedicated lanes. The price for the purchase is from 1,000 rubles, in the case of rent - 50 rubles per month.

• miniature sizes;
• light weight;
• simple installation;
• excellent functionality;
• long service life;
• various payment methods;
• saving time with non-stop passage of toll plaza;
• saving money.

• Feed-in tariffs only for WHSD.

Kapsch TRP-4010 T-Pass "PREMIUM"

Brand - Kapsch (Austria).
The country of origin is Austria.

A model of a non-personalized transceiver for passing through a toll plaza on toll roads of the Rosavtodor State Corporation. The device has a unique personal account with a PAN number.To enable, you need to deposit funds into the account. After registering in your personal account, the device can be personalized. This will allow you to access all the benefits and bonuses.

Price - from 1,350 rubles. Warranty period - 2 years.

• non-stop passage of toll plaza;
• after personification, financial savings;
• miniature sizes;
• convenient ways to replenish;
• long service life;
• high reliability;
• simple installation.

• sometimes car owners complain about the irrevocable write-off of money.

Traveling with a T-Pass transponder:

Kapsch TRP-4010 T-Pass "PLATINUM"

Brand - Kapsch (Austria).
The country of origin is Austria.

A stylish model of a non-personalized transponder for unhindered travel on toll roads. Great as a gift for a business partner or work colleague. The case is made of black plastic with metallic inserts. Gift box in the form of a box with a double rim, inside a velvet base.

Extended warranty period up to 5 years. Price - from 3,300 rubles.

• stylish design;
• gift wrap;
• extended warranty;
• long service life;
• non-stop travel on toll road sections;
• compact dimensions;
• convenient service.

• high price.

Installation

The transponder is easy to use and no special skills are required to handle it. After purchasing the device, signing the agreement and depositing money into the account, the device is ready for use for its intended purpose. To do this, the device must be fixed in the middle on the windshield a few centimeters below the upper edge behind the rear-view mirror.It is not recommended to place it in other places due to the possible application of various coatings to the glass, which affect the correct reading of the radio signal.

Installation order:

1. Preparation - the glass is cleaned, dried and degreased.
2. Removing the film from the adhesive backing of the gadget.
3. Horizontal placement of the device in place with and firmly pressing the adhesive side to the glass.
4. If there are several transponders, they must be put into metallized bags or wrapped in foil, except for the working one. Otherwise, it is possible to trigger and write off money from all devices.

Enjoy the shopping. Take care of yourself and your loved ones!