What Roam OCPI actually does
Think of Roam OCPI as a universal translator for EV charging. Instead of building separate connections to hundreds of charging networks across Europe, you connect once to our system and get access to almost 1 million charge points.
Here’s what makes it different: we handle all the messy backend work. The contract negotiations, the invoicing, the technical integrations with charging operators – we take care of it all. You focus on what you do best: serving your customers. We call this Managed roaming.
Built on standards that work
Roam OCPI runs on OCPI 2.2.1, the industry standard that most charging networks already use. This means:
- No custom integrations – everything works through established protocols
- Real-time updates – get charging status and pricing as often as every minute
- Reliable data – standardized communication means fewer errors and outages
- Future-proof – as the industry grows, your integration stays current
What does this mean for your business?
For carmakers: Your customers can charge anywhere in Europe without worrying about which network they’re on. One app, one account, seamless roaming.
For Charge Point Management Software (CPMS) companies: You can offer your clients access to a massive roaming network without the overhead of managing multiple partnerships. Scale your service without scaling your complexity.
Roam OCPI vs Drive API: which is right for you?
Before diving into OCPI, consider what your business is doing and how you want its role to evolve:
- Choose Roam OCPI if you already have charging infrastructure, customer relationships, and billing systems. You want to add roaming capabilities to an existing platform while maintaining full operational control.
- Choose Drive API if you want to add charging features to your app or service without building charging infrastructure from scratch. Drive API lets you integrate charging directly into your existing touchpoints – whether that’s a mobile app or in-car navigation – while keeping your branding and customer relationship intact. You handle the user experience, we handle the charging network.
Think of it this way: OCPI is for companies who want to manage their own charging business. Drive API is for companies who want charging to be a feature of their existing business.
Why we built this
Managing roaming partnerships is hard work. It takes time, technical resources, and ongoing maintenance. Most companies would rather spend that energy improving their core product.
Roam OCPI lets you do exactly that. Connect once, and we handle the rest. Your customers get access to hundreds of thousands of chargers. You get to focus on building great experiences instead of managing integrations.
Getting started
Roam OCPI is available now. If you’re already using OCPI 2.2.1, integration is straightforward.
Ready to connect to one of Europe’s largest charging networks? Our sales team can walk you through the integration process and help you determine if Roam OCPI is the right fit for your business.
