EVITP EV Charging Standards 5

Question 1

Which protocol governs communication between a charging station and its central management system (CSMS)?

Accepted Answer

OCPP

Answer

OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) links chargers to their back-end management system.

Question 2

Which protocol enables roaming between different charging network operators and e-mobility service providers?

Accepted Answer

OCPI

Answer

OCPI (Open Charge Point Interface) exchanges data between networks for roaming and billing.

Question 3

Under federal NEVI minimum standards (23 CFR 680), what is the minimum continuous power each DC port must be capable of delivering simultaneously at a 4-port station?

Accepted Answer

150 kW

Answer

NEVI requires each of four DC ports to deliver at least 150 kW at the same time.

Question 4

NEVI rules require each charging port to maintain what minimum average annual uptime?

Accepted Answer

97%

Answer

23 CFR 680 requires greater than 97% uptime per port.

Question 5

Which UL standard covers the safety of AC electric vehicle supply equipment (Level 1 and Level 2)?

Accepted Answer

UL 2594

Answer

UL 2594 covers AC EVSE, while UL 2202 covers DC charging system equipment.

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EVITP EV Charging Standards 5