EV Charging Terminology

Fault indication is how a charger shows that a fault, error or abnormal condition has been detected. It is normally assessed alongside authorisation method, user experience, accessibility, payment flow and support requirements.

Firmware is the embedded software that controls charger hardware functions, communication and operating behaviour. It is normally considered alongside charge point management systems, OCPP support, firmware updates, reporting and remote diagnostics.

Firmware updates are updates to embedded charger software, delivered locally or remotely depending on the product and backend support. It is normally considered alongside charge point management systems, OCPP support, firmware updates, reporting and remote diagnostics.

EV charging infrastructure designed for multiple business vehicles, vans, taxis, buses or operational fleets. It is normally used to match charger features to the intended environment, utilisation pattern and user group.

The physical format or mounting style of a charger, such as wall-mounted, pedestal-mounted, floor-standing or integrated hardware. It is normally checked against mounting method, exposure, durability, access requirements and the conditions at the installation location.

A Fully Funded Model is a CPO commercial arrangement in which the Charge Point Operator funds all, or effectively all, of the upfront capital required to deploy EV charging infrastructure. The site host or landowner typically provides the site and contractual rights with little or no capital contribution, while the CPO takes the investment and utilisation risk and recovers its costs from charging revenue over the contract term. Asset ownership, rent and revenue-share terms vary by contract.