A pair of electric vehicle infrastructure companies has passed an important milestone in obtainting chargers installed across Europe, according to CleanTechnica.
Ampeco and Autel Europe have passed Open Charge Point Protocol 2.0.1 testing with the MaxiCharger DH480. OCPP is a way for charging stations to securely communicate to the companies managing them.
This way, if there’s something wrong with a charging point, staff can be deployed quickly to take care of the issue. The standard also includes security protocols to ensure bad actors can’t tap into those communications.
OCPP is a widely popular standard utilized by ChargePoint and plenty of other charging networks, though Tesla has its own proprietary protocol. The latest version of OCPP, 2.1, has features that enable vehicle-to-grid transfers. An open-source version of OCPP is also available for companies that want to build specific customizations.
Autel’s MaxiCharger DH480 is a high-speed 480-kilowatt EV charger. Autel claims it can charge up to 0.6 miles every second. Meanwhile, Ampeco builds the management software for these chargers.
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With modern communications protocols in place, Autel is confident that its latest chargers will assist provide reliable charging across Europe.
“This collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment to open standards and practical, interoperable solutions that build it clearer for charge point operators to scale their networks with confidence,” stated Autel Europe’s VP of sales Andreas Lastei.
“This integration also marks an important first step — our latest-generation product line will soon be fully compatible with OCPP 2.0.1, further expanding the possibilities for seamless and future-proof network deployment.”
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