Can existing EV chargers be transferred to a new management platform?
What does transferring actually mean? The physical charger usually remains in place whilst its secure connection is reconfigured to communicate with a different backend platform. Why organisations transfer platforms Common reasons include consolidating estates, improving operational visibility, reducing administration, improving reporting and supporting future growth. Checks before migration Confirm hardware compatibility, firmware, ownership, administrator credentials, […]
Can you change EV charging software without replacing the chargers?
Why organisations change software Businesses evolve. They may introduce paid charging, fleet management, visitor charging, ESG reporting or multi-site management that their original platform cannot easily support. Changing software is not the same as replacing hardware The charger often remains in place whilst the backend management platform changes. The process is similar to changing your […]
What is OCPP and why does it matter?
Think of OCPP as a common language OCPP allows chargers and backend software to exchange information such as charger status, authentication, energy usage, fault reporting, tariffs and firmware updates. Without a common standard, each manufacturer would effectively speak its own language. Why it matters commercially OCPP helps reduce supplier lock-in, supports software choice, improves operational […]