DEFA, a leader in EV charging technology, has extensive experience in delivering OCPP 2.0.1 as a standard for its 22 kW AC charger, DEFA Power. This next-generation solution ensures seamless integration with existing and future charging infrastructure while elevating the user experience for EV owners. In collaboration with CURRENT, a leading independent Charge System Management Systems (CSMS) provider in the Nordics, DEFA offers user-friendly and secure ad hoc payment solutions compliant with the European Union’s AFIR directive (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation).
Improving EV charging through digital QR codes
With the launch of DEFA Power, the company reaffirms its commitment to simplifying EV charging and enhancing user satisfaction. By fully implementing OCPP 2.0.1, DEFA Power delivers an intuitive and seamless experience, eliminating the need for RFID cards, payment apps, or physical card readers. Instead, it provides EV drivers with ultimate convenience. The charger’s digital QR code feature enables smooth payment transactions, offering users multiple options, including Mastercard, Visa, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Vipps — all with top-tier security and ease of use.
“Our focus has always been on making EV charging as seamless and user-friendly as possible. DEFA Power’s full OCPP 2.0.1 compliance, paired with CURRENT’s payment solutions, ensures that EV drivers experience the best in convenience, flexibility, and security, all in line with the latest EU standards,” said Anders Granquist, EVP at DEFA.
A payment solution compliant with AFIR standards
As an industry pioneer in OCPP 2.0.1 integration, CURRENT has rigorously tested the DEFA Power charger to ensure full compliance with AFIR standards. This partnership provides EV drivers with greater flexibility in payment options, supporting a wide range of digital and traditional payment methods. For Charge Point Operators (CPOs), the collaboration enhances monitoring and management capabilities, reducing downtime and improving operational predictability.
“At CURRENT, we strive to make charging easy, secure, and AFIR-compliant. Our collaboration with DEFA has resulted in a fully integrated and secure payment system that meets evolving EU regulations,” said Tom Orvei, CEO of CURRENT.
By combining cutting-edge OCPP 2.0.1 standards with CURRENT’s robust payment options, the partnership between DEFA and CURRENT sets a new benchmark for EV charging infrastructure, delivering a user-first experience that is fully compliant with AFIR requirements
About Current
Founded in 2013 in Norway, the world's leading EV market, CURRENT provides a cutting-edge Charge Point Management Software that simplifies EV charger operations. Our platform is 100% hardware independent, fully OCPP certified, and built on open standards for future-proof scalability. With smart energy management technology, we optimize charging while eliminating administrative hassle. Driven by our passion for sustainable and electric mobility, we are expanding across the Nordic region to accelerate the transition to a cleaner future.
About DEFA
DEFA is a family-owned Norwegian technology company established in 1946, with employees in seven countries on three continents. For more than 75 years, we have evolved from a local family business to an international charging company, driven by the search for new connections between technology and people.
