OCPP and charging platforms FAQ

A charging platform is the back office behind the charger. It handles access, billing, reimbursement and reporting across a site or a fleet. For a single home, you rarely need one. For hotels, dealerships, fleets and multi-site projects, decide on the platform before the charger is installed. It shapes the connectivity, the RFID provisioning and the monthly cost.

What is OCPP?

OCPP, the Open Charge Point Protocol, is the standard language between an EV charger and a charging platform. It carries status, authorization and session data. It keeps the charger and the back office independent of each other. Every Veton® charger speaks OCPP and connects to the platform of your choice.

Which OCPP platforms can the Veton® charger connect to?

The full list lives on our EV charging platforms page. It covers residential, business, hospitality, fleet and mobility-service-provider options. Pick the platform before the installer arrives. That choice sets the connectivity, the RFID provisioning, and the operator who handles invoicing and support.

When do I need a charging platform?

You need a platform for paid or public charging with invoicing. For reimbursement at scale. For multi-site reporting. For RFID-based access control. For roaming across operator networks. A single household with a fixed user list does not need one. The Veton® app already tracks sessions and exports them to CSV.

What if my OCPP platform or the internet goes down?

Charging, load balancing and energy management run on the charger itself. When the platform or the internet drops, the site keeps charging. The cloud is a convenience layer, not a dependency.

What should project teams decide upfront?

Six decisions, before the cables go in. The use type. The OCPP platform. The authentication method, RFID, app or free-vend. The billing model. Who owns the reporting. And the connectivity, wired Ethernet or optional 4G.

Last updated: 1 July 2026