What is Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) Compliance?
Posted: Aug, 25, 2025 10:32AM ET • 3 min read
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption gains traction, parking facility owners must offer flexible and dependable charging infrastructure. EV charging is not just about installing charging stations, but also ensuring compatibility, scalability, and efficiency. One important consideration is meeting Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP), the international standard for communication between management systems and charging stations. This article explains what Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) compliance means, why it’s essential, and how it can improve efficiency, revenue, and support a sustainable future.
What is Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP)
Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) is an open standard that defines the way central management systems communicate with electric vehicle charging points. Rather than being proprietary and vendor-specific, OCPP allows different charger brands and networks to “talk” with each other, which will enable companies to scale and grow seamlessly. By allowing software platforms and chargers to "speak the same language," OCPP makes installation, use, and upkeep of charging points easier. It also facilitates central monitoring , remote diagnostics, and easy upgrades at a low cost and with greater efficiency. For parking facilities, implementation of OCPP-compliant solutions future proofs EV charging infrastructure with scalability potential, diversity, seamless user experience, and offers return on investment in the long run.
Why OCPP Compliance Makes Business Sense
Adopting Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) compliance is a strategic choice that ensures flexibility, efficiency, and long-term value. Having the ability to communicate with different management systems prevents facility owners from being captive to a single vendor, allowing them to explore changing technology. This fosters competition and innovation, resulting in improved and less costly solutions. As more drivers opt to drive EVs, OCPP conformity makes network expansion and upgrading easier, allowing businesses to manage growing customer demand with less disruption. It also makes it possible to monitor crucial information regarding charging behaviour, energy consumption, and station performance. With this insight, companies can implement dynamic pricing models and increase revenues.
OCPP-compliant charging allows facilities to provide secure, scalable services that fit demand and changing technology, all while remaining competitive.
References
Lereno, E. (2023, December 19). A comprehensive guide to finding the perfect smart EV charging solution for your business. Parking Industry. https://www.parkingindustry.ca/parking-technology/a-comprehensive-guide-to-finding-the-perfect-smart-ev-charging-solution-for-your-business?rq=open+charge+point
Sgorlon, A. (2025, March 5). Ev insights: Finding the Right Electric Vehicle Charging Station for your parking operation. Parking Industry. https://www.parkingindustry.ca/parking-technology/ev-insights-finding-the-right-electric-vehicle-charging-station-for-your-parking-operation?rq=ev+charging+
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Reaz Kassim
Client Relations Manager
Reaz joined the Precise ParkLink team in 2022, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience working in the parking industry. After graduating from Humber College in 2000 with a diploma in business management, he immediately started putting his skills to work with Tract Parking Management before it was eventually bought out by Indigo Park. This experience has given him a great deal of exposure to the commercial, hospitality and airport verticals.
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