Modernizing EV Charging With OCPP 1.6 to 2.0.1 Migration

EV charger equipment suppliers face significant hurdles in upgrading their systems to the latest OCPP standards to enable advanced fleet management and security. The transition from version OCPP 1.6 to 2.0.1 is critical for innovation but presents major technical and certification challenges, creating a go-to-market problem for even the most established manufacturers.

Challenge

A leading supplier aimed to upgrade their DC fast chargers to OCPP 2.0.1 to stay competitive, but faced a complex migration process that risked delaying their entire product roadmap.

Complex System Migration

The OCPP upgrade required a full system overhaul beyond a simple firmware update, demanding deep technical expertise and significant engineering resources.

Rigorous Certification Hurdles

Achieving official OCPP 2.0.1 certification is a stringent, time-consuming process where failure can halt product launches indefinitely.

Solution

Entrans provided a comprehensive OCPP migration service designed to manage the entire transition to the updated protocol, acting as a strategic development partner to the equipment supplier.

Result: Entrans successfully eliminated the development bottleneck, enabling the supplier to launch OCPP 2.0.1 certified, next-generation chargers quickly and confidently, beating their competitors to market.

Detailed Solution:

Pre-Certification and Testing: We provided a robust testing environment that simulated official OCPP certification scenarios, identifying and resolving potential issues before the formal process began.
Firmware and System Integration: Our team handled the complex firmware development and system integration required to ensure the new open charge point protocol worked flawlessly with the supplier's existing hardware.
Go-to-Market Acceleration: The OCPP service was designed as a complete, end-to-end solution, allowing the supplier to focus on manufacturing and sales for a faster market entry.

Impact: The partnership significantly reduced the internal engineering burden on the supplier. Our streamlined process provided a predictable and reliable path to launching fully certified, OCPP 2.0.1-compliant chargers.