Insights · Topic
Charging software and protocols
OCPP, ISO 15118, EVerest, firmware and back office integration for standards-based charging software.
About this topic
The communications layer is the hard part of a smart charger. Everything else on the board is comparatively well understood, while the protocols are large, exacting, and where interoperability problems hide.
Our engineers built the OCPP library and the ISO 15118 stack that run in our own controllers, and prove them at CharIN Testival and Open Charge Alliance Plugfests.
Tags in this topic
The products behind these articles
OCPP software · ISO 15118 stack · EVerest integration · All charging software
Articles
8 articles
When Charging Updates Go Wrong: What 252 UK Charging Professionals Told Us About Firmware
A UK study of 252 EV charging professionals: 69% saw firmware updates cause real problems in the past year, and 57% had a launch or certification delayed.
OCPP 1.6 to 2.1: how to future-proof your chargers without freezing development
Still on OCPP 1.6? Don’t panic, and don’t stop shipping. Here’s how to migrate to 2.1 in stages without a costly rewrite or a two-year development freeze.
EV Adoption and SuperSmart EV Charging with ISO 15118
ISO 15118 is now a baseline for EU public charging under AFIR, with 2026 and 2027 deadlines. See what Plug and Charge means for manufacturers and CPOs.
ISO 15118, Plug and Charge…and why they matter
Read the guide to discover why ISO 15118 matters and how plug and charge technology is transforming the electric vehicle charging landscape…
Implementing OCPP Protocol in Your EV Charging Infrastructure
Guidance for EV charger manufacturers implementing OCPP, covering the benefits, common challenges and best practices for interoperable charging.
Why Smart Charging is the Future of EVs
Smart charging manages EV charging for low cost and grid stability, using load balancing, off-peak tariffs and renewables to unlock EVs as battery banks.
Pandemic rEVerberations for the EV Smart Charging Industry
Julian Skidmore examines how the COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping EV charging, oil prices and the resilience of the electric vehicle market.
New EV Column – The EV Smart Charging rEVolution
Julian Skidmore launches Versinetic's EV smart charging column with his 2020 forecast for BEV sales and ideas for monetising public charging.
Get in touch
Ready to talk through your project?
Tell us what you're building and our engineers will help you scope the fastest, lowest-risk route to market. A conversation directly with the people who design the charging modules.