Electric vehicles

Charging infrastructure

Networks, operators and grid integration of public and private charging.

Terms

3 terms

  • Charging network

    A charging network is a group of electric vehicle charging stations run under one operator or brand, with shared access, pricing and software.

  • CPO

    A CPO (charge point operator) runs EV charging stations, keeping the hardware online, managing grid power and selling charging sessions to drivers.

  • Megawatt charging

    Megawatt charging is DC fast charging at power levels above one megawatt, designed mainly to recharge electric heavy trucks and buses within a driver break.