Workshop A: Foundations of EV Charging: Importance of Networked Chargers, Driving Reliability, and OCPI

About This Session

Join NovaCHARGE for a deep-dive overview of the foundations of EV charging. During this two-hour session, Will Rigsby from NovaCHARGE will cover the “must-know” information about networked chargers, reliability, and the emergence of OCPI in the industry. With his 15+ years of experience in EV driving and EV charging, he’ll bring real-world insights into this ever-evolving industry. This session will mix education and open conversation with the audience.

Key Takeaways:

• Importance of Networked Chargers
  • Do we need networked chargers?
  • The network is expensive…
  • Do we need cellular?
  • What role does OCPP play?
  • How do I create a sustainable ROI?
• How do we Drive Reliability?
• What to look for when selecting hardware
• Available Network Options
• How responsive is the company?
• Maintenance Intervals
• Importance of roaming agreements

• OCPI. What does it mean for you?
• What is OCPI?
• Importance of OCPI
• OCPI driving adoption
• Next generation of OCPI
• How does AI play a role?