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04. Jan 2024 | 4 min read
A Charge Point Management System (CPMS) is an operating system for Electric Vehicle Chargers. If you want to have any sort of control over your charging points, you need a CPMS. It enables functions like starting or stopping charging, accepting payments, and sending invoices.
No, most chargers don’t come with a bundled CPMS. So, you'll have to determine which CPMS you would like to use to power your EV Chargers on your own. It's important to remember that the CPMS you choose is going to determine what features your EV Charger can use and the usability (stability and user friendliness) of your chargers. In other words, picking the right CPMS is just as important as picking the right EV Charger.
In its simplest form, a Charge Point Management System enables your EV Chargers to send and receive communication. Generally speaking, it gathers all your individual chargers into a system. When you connect your chargers to the system, you can manage all of them from one place. That unlocks a host of possibilities, such as access control, automated price changes, load balancing, centralized updates, maintenance, and invoicing.
There are many Charge Point Management Systems to choose from, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed. The important thing to remember is that you'll be using your CPMS every single day. So, you should pick one that's easy and intuitive to use. We've designed such a system, and while we might be biased, we honestly believe it's the best system for most people and businesses. We designed our system to be easy to understand and intuitive to use. It doesn’t matter if you have two or two hundred thousand chargers to manage. You can control everything from a single dashboard. The system automates most tasks for you, and you can manage everything using a phone, tablet, or laptop. You don’t need to be an expert; anyone can manage the system. Our users range in size from small co-ownerships to large corporations and even municipalities and cities.
If you're curious about the CURRENT Charge point Management System, you can click here to book a no-obligation call with one of our specialists. We're more than happy to help you implement a modern and time-saving charging system.