SolidRoam, a provider in the field of electric vehicle (EV) charging, announced that it has built an EV roaming hub product that connects EV charging providers to each other through only a single connection point. This scalable, flexible, and modular software effectively “democratizes” the charge hub. Now, EV charging providers can connect through a single connection point.
The company developed the technology using the most recent roaming protocol versions and charging technologies, including OCPI 2.2.1. There are plans to support protocols such as Plug&Charge and Autocharge to enable a seamless charging experience.
The goal of SolidRoam is that by 2033 drivers can charge at any charge point just by plugging in, as long as they have a contract with any e-mobility service provider. To date, roaming hubs have comprised a closed market. Now, by using the SolidRoam Enterprise OCPI Hub and the defacto industry standard, a company can establish its own EV roaming hub.
“SolidRoam provides flexible, modular options for companies to either establish their own OCPI hub business or simplify specific roaming topology,” said Erkki Tapola, CEO of SolidRoam. “Exponential complexity makes it difficult to manage a growing network of peer-to-peer roaming partners. Every connection can evolve into an expensive potential failure point. If a company oversees many CPOs and eMSPs, problems can be multiplied.”
An OCPI hub can easily be set up with SolidRoam’s flexible licensing or software-as-a-service (SaaS) options. Experts will oversee updates and maintenance.
SolidRoad has engineered a bespoke, centralized hub architecture that simplifies roaming infrastructure. Its technology reduces the number of necessary connections, which, per Tapola, “guarantee a scalable, reliable and cost-effective foundation for your roaming services.”
Companies can become a comprehensive charging network provider with their own OCPI roaming hubs. The service simplifies EV fleet management and opens public-private collaboration.
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