Network & operators

CPMS

Also called: Charge Point Management System, EV charging back office, charging back office A Charge Point Management System, or CPMS, is back-office software used to monitor, control and administer a network of EV charge points. Typical functions include charger status, remote commands, transactions, tariffs, users and reporting. CPMS is a common industry term for the same or a closely overlapping software category as a Charging Station Management System (CSMS). OCPP 2.x uses CSMS as its formal term, while OCPP 1.6 used Central System. “Back office” is the broader operational and commercial term commonly used for these platforms. The exact scope of a CPMS or back-office product varies by supplier. Some platforms extend beyond charger communications into billing, roaming, customer management, reporting and energy-management functions.