"Why do I need a different app for every EV charger?" — With over 30 Charge Point Operators across India, each running proprietary apps and payment systems, EV drivers face a fragmented and frustrating experience.
The Interoperability Problem
Imagine pulling up to a charger only to discover you need yet another app, another wallet, another login. This isn't just inconvenient — it's actively holding back EV adoption across the country.
The Solution: Open Protocols
Protocols like OCPI (Open Charge Point Interface) and OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) provide the technical foundation for a universal charging experience. PixellEnergy's Universal Charging Gateway leverages these standards to create a single point of access across all networks.
The Impact of Interoperability
Drivers get one app for every charger, operators get more utilization, and India gets closer to its ambitious EV targets. Countries like the Netherlands and Norway have shown that interoperability accelerates adoption by 3–5x.
At PixellEnergy, we believe the future of EV charging is open, interoperable, and driver-first. Our platform connects to every major CPO in India through a single API, making universal charging a reality today.
Sources & References
- Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) specifications — Open Charge Alliance
- Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI) specification — EVRoaming Foundation
- Pulse Energy onboards 10,000 EV chargers to Unified Bharat eCharge — ET Auto / Economic Times, Aug 2026
- BHIM / UPI payment infrastructure — National Payments Corporation of India
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