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OCPP certification
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Provide the best user experience within your charging station network once you are OCPP certified

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EV-charging optimalisation: obtain your OCPP certification

Provide the best user experience once you are OCPP certified How can you ensure that users of your charging stations have the best possible experience? By maximizing the compatibility of your charging stations with the electric vehicles (EVs) that connect to them. This is only possible if every component of the charging process communicates effectively with each other: the EV, the charging station, and the management system. Achieve this by obtaining OCPP certification (OCPP 1.6 or 2.0.1) with DEKRA. Additionally, being OCPP certified contributes to the professionalism of your organization by staying up to date within the E-mobility ecosystem and ensure interoperability of your charging station infrastructure.

OCPP 1.6 vs 2.0.1: what are the main differences?

OCPP 2​.0​.1 was released in 2018. It is the successor to OCPP 1​.6, which is still widely used. The new OCPP version 2.0.1 features a number of improvements:
  • added security provided by firmware updates;
  • security logs;
  • event notifications;
  • security profiles for authentication and secure communication.
This significantly increases the certainty of a secure connection. Other changes include improved transaction handling and improved charging station management. Charging stations can be monitored and it is possible to set up and change configurations. Smart charging was introduced with the release of OCPP 1.6. Functionalities have been added to OCPP 2.0.1 to improve the user’s charging experience.

The main benefits of OCCP certification:

  • Enhances interoperability among chargers;
  • Uses a modular architecture that is scalable and future-proof;
  • Supports real-time remote monitoring and management;
  • Users always pay the appropriate rate;
  • Charging stations can 'smart charge' and send important data directly to the management system;
  • Optimizes charging utilization for charging point operators (CPOs).

OCPP Protocol implementation

Globally, there are just a few organisations that are authorised to do OCPP compliance tests for OCPP 1.6 and 2.0.1. DEKRA is one of these organisations. We were selected for this role by the Open Charge Alliance (OCA). OCA has developed a test and certification procedure for this purpose, which it updates continuously. Our experts adhere to this procedure strictly when performing compliance tests.
After successful tests, we prepare a test report in which the results are set out. Once this report has been signed - by the customer and us - we send it to the OCA. It then arranges for the product to be certified and listed on OCPP certification register, as compliant with OCPP 6.1 or 2.0.1. If your charging station or charging station management system application passes the certification, this confirms its conformance and interoperability and allows you to demonstrate this to other stakeholders.

OCPP Protocol pdf download

Do you want more detailed information about OCPP? You can download the OCPP pdf protocols for all versions here: OCPP Protocol download
Why DEKRA?
Globally recognized

Both the DEKRA brand and our certifications enjoy high acceptance and recognition in many markets around the world. We operate as a highly respected Notified Body for testing and certifying products according to many national and international directives.

Specialized knowledge

Are you looking for specialized knowledge of your market? We pride ourselves on sharing our knowledge with you. Reach out to us, our experts and our extensive network of laboratories to learn just what we can do for you.

Objective guidance

Are you involved in a complex situation? No need to worry! Our objective guidance can put you back on track.

Wide-ranging involvement

We take part in standardization committees and innovative industry consortia, combining the best of both the world of regulations and the realm of fast-developing and innovative technologies.

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