Question 1

How long does it take to launch on a configurable EV charging platform?

Accepted Answer

Most operators go live with a branded pilot site in 4–8 weeks, since OCPP compliance, payments and roaming are already built — configuration and commissioning are what remain.

Question 2

Is a configurable platform the same as an unbranded, generic app?

Accepted Answer

No. White-label configuration covers the operator’s own logo, domain, app-store listing and driver-facing brand name — drivers never see the underlying software vendor.

Question 3

How much does it cost to build an EV charging management platform in-house?

Accepted Answer

Industry build-vs-buy analyses put a production-grade backend, apps, billing and roaming stack at 12–18 months of engineering time, plus an ongoing maintenance team once it’s live.

Question 4

Can we still set our own pricing and tariffs on a configurable platform?

Accepted Answer

Yes — tariff logic, membership tiers, bundles and payment methods are operator-configured; only the underlying protocol and infrastructure layer is pre-built.

Question 5

When does building a charging platform in-house make sense?

Accepted Answer

Generally once charging is core to the business at real scale — hundreds of sites, dedicated engineering headcount, and a multi-year roadmap that justifies owning the stack outright.

Question 6

Does a configurable platform support OCPP and OCPI out of the box?

Accepted Answer

Yes — OCPP for hardware communication and OCPI for cross-network roaming are typically pre-integrated and already compliance-tested on a configurable platform.

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