OCHP FAQs

Question 1

What is OCHP (Open Clearing House Protocol) and its primary function?

Accepted Answer

OCHP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to seamlessly interact with Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by implementing the Open Clearing House Protocol (OCHP).

Question 2

What are the core features of this OCHP server?

Accepted Answer

It provides complete OCHP 1.4 Protocol Support including authorization, charge point management, CDRs, and status updates. It also features OCHP-Direct for real-time EVSE control, MCP compliance, type-safe TypeScript implementation, and SOAP/WSDL integration.

Question 3

How does OCHP facilitate AI assistant integration for EV charging?

Accepted Answer

OCHP is built with MCP (Model Context Protocol) compliance, allowing it to serve as a backend for AI assistants like Claude Desktop. This enables AI to manage charging sessions, retrieve data, and control EVSEs programmatically.

Question 4

What kind of EV charging operations can be performed with OCHP?

Accepted Answer

OCHP supports comprehensive operations including retrieving and setting roaming authorizations, managing charge point lists, getting and updating EVSE status, retrieving and submitting Charge Detail Records (CDRs), and real-time control of EVSEs (select, start, stop, release).

Question 5

Who can benefit most from using OCHP?

Accepted Answer

OCHP is ideal for developers, EV charging network operators, and companies looking to integrate AI-powered automation into their electric vehicle charging infrastructure, enhancing control, data management, and operational efficiency.

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