About the QPL
EVCAN Charge Station Management System (CSMS) QPL
This Qualified Products List (QPL) is a resource for stakeholders who need to select EV Charge Station Management Systems (CSMS), also referred to as Network Service Providers. EVCAN has worked to align standards and best practices for these systems by creating a comprehensive technical specification through which we evaluate products to ensure that they have the necessary certifications and capabilities to provide for safe, reliable, and interoperable EV charging stations or networks. By creating a transparent, publicly accessible resource, we are working toward accelerating the deployment of reliable, accessible, and connected EV charging across North America.
EVCAN has begun evaluating products for the QPL using our technical specification, creating visibility to high-performing solutions that offer the minimum capabilities necessary for robust EV charge management operations and energy management. As Utilities and policy makers work to provide accessible EV charging and scale managed charging to support grid reliability, they need EV Charge Station Management Systems that can meet interoperability, security, reliability and data management requirements. Qualified charge station management systems are vetted by our team to ensure they are meeting standards for:
As an independent nonprofit, we work to build trust and transparency in the procurement process. EVCAN provides a bridge for utilities, manufacturers, hardware and software providers, and others to collaborate on implementation best practices and requirements that help the industry scale. Utilities, industry, state agencies, consumers, and businesses are all continually learning new strategies for enabling greater adoption and functionality of smart charge management capabilities. At EVCAN, we are always looking to incorporate best practices in our technical specification or qualification practices. Please reach out and engage with us!
The QPL homepage displays all qualified Charge Station Management Systems (CSMS) that have been verified to meet the EVCAN Technical Specifications. Each listing provides a standardized overview that utilities and program administrators can use to quickly evaluate solutions.
This supplemental information provides guidance on potential interoperability between OCPP certified CSMS software and EVSE hardware reducing integration risks and avoiding vendor lock-in.
In EV Charging, different hardware and software must safely and reliably work together in end-to-end load management across different utilities, aggregators, vehicle types, and chargers. EVCAN-qualified systems comply with industry standards to communicate easily with external entities, and to protect investments in charge station management systems and in electric vehicle supply equipment EV charging infrastructure in a rapidly changing market. For instance, all systems are certified to either IEEE 2030.5 or OpenADR to communicate with aggregator/ DERMS; can deliver energy data reports via API and .CSV file; and are certified to OCPP to minimize the future effort if a CSMS is ever replaced by a different system.
All qualified systems have robust cybersecurity certifications to protect the integrity of charging operations, safeguard sensitive user information, and maintain trust in the EV ecosystem. If your use case has particular cybersecurity requirements, you can easily compare the qualifications of various systems on the QPL, to find the best match for your situation.
The CSMS provides functionality that helps to ensure efficient utilization of on-site power resources, minimize operational expenses, and support grid flexibility while meeting the charging demands of electric vehicles. All qualified systems support some basic energy management capabilities. In addition, the QPL shows which systems also support additional “reported” or optional capabilities in energy management. These capabilities have been derived from NEVI Formula Program and CEC requirements, plus standards including IEEE 1547, IEEE 2030.13, CSA SPE 343:21 and UL 3141, in addition to industry best practices.
Through built-in analytics and reporting, the CSMS securely collects and shares operational data ranging from uptime and charging session details to energy profiles and fault diagnostics. These capabilities help operators optimize performance, ensure reliability, and support compliance, while giving utilities and third parties access to actionable data that strengthens grid integration and service quality.
Charge Station Management System (CSMS) need to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous operation of EV charging stations. An EVCAN-qualified CSMS must monitor faults, detect errors, and respond quickly to prevent safety hazards or equipment damage. A qualified Charge Station Management System (CSMS) empowers operators with real-time monitoring, control, and data-driven insights. It provides visibility into each charging station’s status, energy usage, and performance, while enabling remote actions such as resets, firmware updates, and session management.
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