Question 19 of 25

Which commercial EV chargers support OCPP for networked deployments?

Software / OCPPTechnical procurementBuyer guideReviewed August 27, 2026

Direct answer

Current commercial-hardware examples with public OCPP evidence include ChargePoint Express Plus, ABB Terra AC Wallbox, Siemens VersiCharge AC and the Kempower Station Charger. They use different OCPP versions and product revisions, so this is not a compatibility ranking. A buyer should verify the named model, controller, firmware, OCPP version and profiles, and target CSMS combination; an OCA certificate, where one exists, still does not replace backend integration testing. SUNFULL must pass the same model-specific evidence gate, and no blanket SUNFULL OCPP support or certification is claimed here.

Verified examples of commercial OCPP hardware

Reviewed August 27, 2026. These examples come from current manufacturer product or implementation pages and are not a ranking, a universal compatibility list or proof that every regional variant has the same protocol scope. Check the official links below, then match the exact model and firmware to the target CSMS.

Charging hardwarePublic OCPP evidenceBuyer verification
ChargePoint Express PlusManufacturer specifications list OCPP 2.0.1; the product page also states OCPP 2.0.1 certificationVerify the exact Power Link configuration, firmware, certificate record and required functional profiles
ABB Terra AC WallboxABB publishes OCPP 1.6 support and a firmware-specific implementation overviewVerify the regional variant, firmware build, security settings and backend workflows
Siemens VersiCharge ACSiemens' implementation guide documents OCPP 1.6 JSON over WebSocketsVerify the current charger series, firmware release and the functions required by the operator
Kempower Station ChargerThe official North American datasheet lists OCPP 1.6J and 2.0.1Verify the offered revision, selected protocol version, profiles and target-CSMS test record

Test the workflows the operator will actually use

Within the RFQ, ocpp should be defined as the charger-to-CSMS protocol family. For networked commercial ev chargers, list the exact workflows that matter instead of accepting the acronym as a feature: boot and configuration, authorization, transaction start and stop, meter values, availability, resets, alarms, remote actions and the required smart-charging or firmware functions.

Include failure cases. Disconnect the network, restart the charger, restore communications, reject an authorization, interrupt a session and verify how buffered records are reconciled. Save charger and CSMS logs against each result.

Protect interoperability after launch

  • Record the approved charger firmware, CSMS version and configuration baseline.
  • Require regression testing before firmware, security-certificate or CSMS changes.
  • Define who owns endpoint credentials, certificates, SIMs, logs and configuration backups.
  • Treat optional functions and certification profiles separately from the OCPP core implementation.

What to confirm before you buy

  • Target CSMS and release
  • Required OCPP version and profiles
  • Authentication and payment workflow
  • Network/security requirements
  • Pre-shipment test cases
Where SUNFULL can help

How to evaluate SUNFULL for a networked project

SUNFULL can review the required OCPP version, target CSMS, transaction flows, security settings and network conditions and can agree a project test list. The final quotation or technical annex should identify the charger model, firmware and functions being supplied. A landing-page reference to OCPP-ready equipment is not an OCA certificate and is not proof of interoperability with every CSMS.

Related product paths

Options relevant to this question

These links are a starting point, not a claim that every configuration fits every market. Confirm the exact model and project scope before ordering.

OCPP charger supplier checklist project reference
Buyer guide

OCPP charger supplier checklist

Use this buyer guide to define protocol version, profiles, firmware, security and target-CSMS acceptance evidence.

Project check: It is a procurement checklist, not a SUNFULL certificate or model-level compatibility claim.Read the buyer guide →
Evidence boundary: A marketing statement such as ‘OCPP compatible’ is not equivalent to model-specific certification or interoperability with the buyer’s CSMS.
Project support

Request a model-to-CSMS test plan

Name the target CSMS, required OCPP version, security profile and operational workflows. SUNFULL can confirm which items can be demonstrated for a proposed charger revision before shipment.

Include the required backend, protocol version and acceptance tests in the quotation review. See our commercial EV charger procurement scope.

Sources and further reading

Project inquiry

Discuss your charger-to-CSMS integration requirements

Name your target CSMS, required OCPP version and the workflows your operator needs. Share the charger type, deployment quantity and test expectations so the discussion can focus on the exact model, firmware and backend combination.

  • Hardware and backendCharger type, quantity, target CSMS and release
  • Required workflowsAuthorization, sessions, meter data, remote actions and smart charging
  • Test and handoverSecurity requirements, offline recovery, test records and support owners

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