Articles from EV Connect

For EV charging networks to scale efficiently, seamless communication between charging stations and management platforms is essential. Proprietary systems can create barriers, limiting flexibility and leaving stranded assets behind when companies exit the market. To support a more adaptable and resilient infrastructure, EV Connect, a leader in EV charging management solutions, today announced it has secured OCPP 2.0.1 certification for both the Core and Advanced Security modules from the Open Charge Alliance (OCA). This certification reinforces EV Connect’s commitment to industry-wide interoperability, ensuring its platform remains compatible with leading charge station manufacturers while maintaining a secure, scalable, and future-ready network.

With 5.7 million electric vehicles (EVs) anticipated to be used in fleet applications by 2025, EV Connect, a leading EV charging business platform, and bp pulse, a global leader in charging infrastructure for fleets and public charging, today announced a collaboration to bring key capabilities of Omega, bp pulse's EV charge management software, to the EV Connect platform. Tailored to the diverse charging requirements and duty cycles of EV fleets, Omega delivers a comprehensive managed charging solution that integrates state-of-the-art charging management technology from EV Connect and bp pulse into a new, comprehensive fleet offering.

To streamline the global expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging networks in preparation for a projected 1.5 billion charging sessions by 2026, EV Connect, a leading EV charging business platform, today announced a strategic partnership with BlueSnap, the payment orchestration platform of choice for businesses around the world. The collaboration introduces a streamlined payment processing solution, providing charge point operators (CPOs) and charging network operators access to top-tier payment services, transaction underwriting, and exclusive benefits. The BlueSnap integration is available through the EV Connect white label solution or via the API platform, accommodating charging operations of all sizes.

Dedicated to providing a vast network of hardware providers to its customers, EV Connect, a leading EV charging business platform, today announced that LG Business Solutions has joined its Electric Vehicle Charge Station (EVCS) Certification Program. The new Level 2 AC charging stations from LG for the North American market are now fully certified for operation on the EV Connect Platform and within its charging ecosystem. The industry-leading certification program includes comprehensive testing and validation of charging stations to ensure that charge station hardware delivers the best possible performance and uptime with the most advanced charging business features.

Expanding its collaboration with General Motors (NYSEGM), EV Connect today announced the availability of Plug and Charge on the EV Connect network through GM vehicle brand apps. GM drivers can now simply plug in and charge their vehicles on the EV Connect network without swiping a payment card or scanning an RFID tag at nearly 200 compatible DC fast chargers nationwide. More Plug and Charge capable charging stations are expected to be added regularly for GM drivers throughout 2024.