The ChargePoint Network
Intelligent Networked Charging Infrastructure for EVs
Based on an open, highly secure, standards-based platform the ChargePoint Network Operating System (CPNOS) is architected to provide the following functionality for millions of networked charging stations:
- Communication with networked charging stations to provide access control, monitoring, management, and remote upgrades of individual stations.
- Runs on secure third-party hosted servers managed by Coulomb Technologies.
- Supports multiple Web-based applications that provide a rich set of features and functions for drivers, municipalities, corporations, installers, fleet operators and utility companies.
- Built on a scalable, industry standard platform: Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP (LAMP).
Open Access to all Drivers
By virtue of being networked, ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations can be configured to be open to all drivers of electric vehicles without the need for a “subscription”, or a relationship with a local utility, or an owner of that charging station. Drivers can access a ChargePoint Networked Charging Station by:
- Paying for a single charging session by placing a toll free call to the 24/7 telephone number.
- Becoming a member of the ChargePoint Network by choosing a monthly subscription plan to fit their lifestyle.
- Paying via a smart (RFID) credit/debit card (future)
- Paying via standard credit or debit cards at Remote Payment Stations (RPSs) (future).
Because the architecture is open, members of other charging systems will be able to use their smart cards at any ChargePoint Networked Charging Station—just as they can roam between cell phone networks.
Networking Capabilities and Benefits
ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations provide many advantages over non-networked charging stations:
- Open charging infrastructure to all drivers, without requiring subscriptions.
- Create a revenue stream to pay for electricity, capital equipment and maintenance.
- Allow drivers to find unoccupied charging stations via Web-enabled cell phones.
- Notify drivers by SMS text or email when charging is complete.
- Authenticate access to eliminate energy theft.
- Authorize energizing to improve safety.
- Enable remote monitoring and diagnostics for superior quality of service.
- Integrate with the Smart Grid for utility load management with future V2G capabilities.
- Reduce Green House Gas emissions per driver and per fleet.
- Enable fleet vehicle management.
