EVBox, a leading provider in electric vehicle (EV) solutions, and Road, an EV charging management platform, have successfully completed OCPP 2.0.1 compatibility testing of EVBox Livo (home charging) and EVBox Liviqo (commercial charging) with Road’s E-Flux backend.
Both EVBox AC charging stations and Road’s E-flux backend support OCPP 2.0.1, the communication protocol that connects EV charging stations to EV charging backends.
OCPP 2.0.1 brings new capabilities such as increased flexibility in transactions, improved smart charging capabilities and more insights into the health of the station through Device Model.
This allows operators to minimize downtime and lower operating costs.
Additionally, OCPP 2.0.1 enhances security across the network to reduce the risk of cyberattacks.
With the successful completion of compatibility testing, users of E-Flux by Road can now add EVBox Livo and Liviqo to their network and benefit from the capabilities of this new generation of charging stations.
“This new addition to our hardware-agnostic EV platform gives installers and customers have more freedom of choice. We have been long-time advocates of OCPP and we utilise the protocol for seamless and secure connectivity,” says Gina ter Heide, Chief Product Officer at Road.
“Our customers who use EVBox’s charge stations can connect using a variety of encryption mechanisms and are assured of simple and straightforward transactions and processes,” she adds.
“With industry partners such as Road, we can enhance the experience for EV drivers and Charge Point Operators with reliable and simple charging solutions. I am pleased to see that Road is a front runner in OCPP 2.0.1 as this enables new possibilities to scale and operate charging stations reliably and securely,” says Markus Dehn, CTO at EVBox.
About Road
Road was founded in Amsterdam in 2017 as E-Flux before changing in 2023.
The company was launched to meet a specific need in the growing eMobility market: deliver a seamless infrastructure and payment solutions.
Today it serves 20% of the Dutch market and has expanded into the rest of Europe and the UK. With a purpose-built SaaS platform, unique expertise, and world-class customer service – the company aims to make EV charging transactions effortless for everyone.
About EVBox
To build a sustainable future, EVBox empowers businesses and drivers to embrace electric mobility.
EVBox’s charging solutions lay the foundations for a world where electric mobility is the new normal by giving EV drivers the ability to charge with confidence, allowing businesses to easily enter the market and scale their offering as demand grows, and evolving with the rapid pace of innovation.
Founded in 2010, EVBox is now a market leader in electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVSE) who has delivered over 550,000 charging ports to partners and customers globally.
The solutions EVBox is offering include charging stations for residential, commercial, and fast-charging network usage, as well as charging management software. More information can be found on EVBox.com.
