OCPP and its significance to EV Charging

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OCPP stands for Open Charge Point Protocol, an open-source communication standard for EV Charging stations and management software companies. When you buy a smartphone, you can pick between several cellular operators.

That’s what OCPP is for EV Charging stations. With Energy5’s OCPP-compliant chargers, you can easily complement your EV Charging network with more stations from other OCPP-compliant manufacturers with no restrictions whatsoever!

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Why does OCPP interoperability matter?

Simply put, interoperability allows different systems, devices, and applications to exchange data seamlessly. OCPP-compliant EV Charging stations help businesses scale up, grow, and overcome vendor-lock-in bottlenecks by integrating other OCPP-compliant chargers from different suppliers into their network. In the EV industry, new technology emerges every month and making your EV Charging network future-proof is only possible with the help of OCPP.

Freedom and flexibility - OCPP advantages

Interoperable. Energy5’s EV Charging stations can work with any other OCPP-compliant chargers or management software without restrictions or limitations.

Scalable. Adding new EV Charging stations from different suppliers or switching software providers is made easy with OCPP-compliant EV Charging networks.

Future-proof. Investing in OCPP-compliant EV Charging networks is 100% safe since owners can change their network anytime without worrying about stranded assets.

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How it works

At its essence, OCPP is a shared “language” explicitly used in the EV industry. It enables interoperability between certified chargers from different manufacturers. OCPP makes Energy5’s EV Charging stations visible to a much broader audience and allows their owners to switch their management software, ensuring seamless integration and connectivity in a hassle-free manner.

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Frequently asked questions

Generally speaking, there are two types of EvRebates: Utility EvRebates. These EvRebates may comprise anywhere from a thousand to tens of thousands of dollars for purchasing and installing Level 2 chargers. State EvRebates. These incentives vary from state to state, but most of them can cover up to 80% of purchase and installation costs.

There are several options for making money with commercial EV charging stations - getting direct revenue and indirect revenue.

Direct revenue means charging your customer for used electricity at electric car charging stations. A common practice for businesses is to charge a fee based on the amount of energy used ($/kWh) and time spent at the station ($/hour). You can set your price based on electric vehicle charging station installation cost, energy prices in your area, and other operational costs and add the end markup to get a profit. The Energy5 Management platform allows you to get real-time Analytics and Reporting and set desired charging pricing that fits your business needs.

Indirect revenue means attracting loyal customers and increasing the time they spend at your location, which leads to sales growth. Many companies integrate marketing opportunities and provide extra services for customers, such as getting discounts for repeatedly charging at their business. Once your business appears on the top EV charging station maps, it becomes visible among other companies and offers valuable services for your clients, increasing their return rates.

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Energy5 EV Charging solutions comprise a full range of end-to-end turnkey services for businesses. From permitting to incentive acquisition to installation, management software, and down-the-road maintenance, Energy5 streamlines the whole process every step of the way.