Modern electric vehicle at illuminated charging station with blue LED interface displaying real-time OCPP data

Complete EV Charging Management Platform with OCPP Integration

A software ecosystem designed to streamline electric vehicle charging management. The platform includes a Charging Station Management System (CSMS) for property managers, mobile apps for EV drivers, and backend infrastructure supporting 65,000+ charging stations with real-time OCPP communication.

Services

Mobile App Development

Backend Development

Web Application Development

OCPP Integration

About the Client

EvLuv

California-based startup founded by entrepreneurs with over 13 years in computer software. The company is led by CEO Guzel Lumpkin, who brings extensive business leadership experience, and CTO Saket Agarwal, who serves as Head of Engineering at Salesforce. The founding team had previously helped other startups reach IPO and brought deep technical and business expertise to the charging infrastructure space.

EvLuv's mission is to boost charging station usage and profitability for property managers while reducing wait times and improving the charging experience for EV drivers. The platform addresses the fragmented EV charging landscape by providing universal management tools that work across different charging station brands.

Results

65K+

Charging stations on map

OCPP

Industry protocol integration

Real-time

Station availability tracking

iOS & Android

Native mobile apps

Goal & Outcome

Goal

The OCPP protocol doesn't natively support reservations, forcing property managers to either deny advance bookings or build unreliable workarounds. The platform needed to manage hundreds of concurrent hardware connections cost-efficiently, display 65,000+ charging stations on a high-performance map with real-time availability, and handle different OCPP implementation variations across manufacturers—all while keeping operational costs low for a startup.

Outcome

We built a complete EV charging ecosystem consisting of three integrated platforms: a web-based CSMS for property managers, mobile apps for EV drivers, and a backend infrastructure with full OCPP protocol implementation. The cost-efficient serverless architecture supports hundreds of concurrent WebSocket connections while displaying 65,000+ stations on an optimized map with real-time availability.

Saket Agarwal

CTO, EvLuv | Head of Engineering, Salesforce

Your team went above and beyond and built an interesting project in very short time.

5.0

★★★★★

16 reviews

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Before

Traditional Process

Manual Station Management

Property managers had no centralized way to monitor and control charging infrastructure across locations

No Reservation System

EV drivers couldn't book charging slots in advance, leading to uncertainty and wait times

Limited Hardware Compatibility

Existing solutions locked businesses into specific charging station vendors

Poor Map Performance

Platforms struggled to display thousands of stations without lag or crashes

Complex Payment Processing

Drivers faced complicated payment workflows and unclear pricing

After

Digital Solution

Centralized CSMS Dashboard

Single platform to monitor, manage, and optimize all charging stations with real-time data updates

Advanced Scheduling System

Flexible reservations including on-demand charging, recurring bookings, and VIP priority access

Universal OCPP Integration

Support for diverse charging station hardware through industry-standard OCPP protocol implementation

Optimized 65K+ Station Map

Lightning-fast map with clustering, caching, and dynamic data loading for smooth navigation

Seamless Payment Flow

Integrated payment processing with transparent pricing and automatic billing based on session duration

Process

OCPP Protocol Integration

Utilized OCPP commands and protocols to initiate charging sessions, monitor session status, and manage reservations. Developed OCPP service to support offline charging session events with time-independent event handlers.

Charging Sessions & Reservations

Implemented secure authentication mechanisms to authenticate users and authorize charging sessions. Optimized system performance with efficient algorithms for reservations and low-latency data processing.

Cost-Efficient Server Deployment

Designed a scalable and flexible system architecture that minimizes resource utilization. Employed industry best practices to devise an optimal deployment architecture.

Scalable CSMS Platform

Designed a centralized dashboard for station businesses to monitor and manage all aspects of charging. Enabled creation and management of users & user groups with customizable access levels.

High-Performance Charging Stations Map

Integrated geolocation services to help users find nearby charging stations. Utilized clustering algorithms to group nearby charging stations and improve visual clarity.

Scheduling Calendar for Drivers

Implemented a reservation system allowing drivers to book charging slots in advance. Provided notifications regarding upcoming reservations and charging status updates.

Under the Hood

Core Tech Stack

Modern web and backend technologies including React, React Native, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS infrastructure, and OCPP protocol integration.

React

React Native

Node.js

PostgreSQL

AWS Serverless

OCPP Protocol

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Real-time charging station map with availability

Charging station details and booking interface

FaQ

How much does EV charging platform development cost?

EV charging platform development costs vary based on complexity, OCPP integration, and features. Typical platforms range from $40,000 to $120,000 depending on charging management, mobile apps, and payment systems. Get a free consultation for an accurate estimate.

What is OCPP and why is it important?

OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) is the standard communication protocol between charging stations and management systems. It enables interoperability between different hardware vendors and ensures scalable infrastructure across networks.

How long does it take to build an EV charging platform?

Basic platforms take 4–6 months, while full-featured systems with OCPP, mobile apps, and payments typically require 8–12 months. Agile development allows early prototypes and continuous feedback.

Can you integrate with existing charging hardware?

Yes, we integrate with multiple charging station vendors via OCPP. Our systems handle offline events, ensure stable communication, and support large-scale deployments with real-time tracking.

What is the difference between CSMS and driver apps?

CSMS platforms are used by businesses to manage infrastructure, pricing, and users. Driver apps allow EV owners to find stations, book sessions, and pay. A complete solution includes both.

How do you handle thousands of stations on a map?

We use clustering, lazy loading based on viewport, caching, and optimized rendering to ensure smooth performance even with tens of thousands of charging stations.

Do you provide maintenance and support?

Yes, we provide ongoing support including monitoring, updates, hardware integrations, and feature improvements. Dedicated teams are available for long-term collaboration.

What technologies do you use?

We use React , React Native, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS serverless infrastructure to build scalable real-time platforms.

Can your platform support reservations?

Yes, we build advanced reservation systems with real-time availability, scheduling, notifications, and user prioritization, even working around OCPP limitations.

How do you ensure secure payments?

We integrate secure payment providers, use encryption, follow PCI DSS standards, and implement safe authentication to protect all transactions and user data.

We're a focused team working from Europe, building EV charging software for clients in the United States and beyond. We specialize in OCPP protocol implementation and have hands-on experience taking charging platforms from initial concept to production. Our European time zone means progress happens while you sleep.