Electric Avenue’s Enel X Charger Firmware Conversion Service
Upgrade your existing Enel X chargers with the power of open-source OCPP firmware! Electric Avenue is excited to offer a comprehensive firmware conversion service, transforming your proprietary Enel X chargers into fully open-source, OCPP-compliant chargers. With this upgrade, you’ll gain enhanced flexibility, compatibility, and control, making your EV charging infrastructure more future-proof and adaptable to evolving industry standards.
What You’ll Get with the Open-Source OCPP Firmware:
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OCPP 1.6 Compliance – Ensure your Enel X chargers are compatible with a wide range of hardware and software, including Electric Avenue’s OCPP management system.
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Enhanced Interoperability – Seamlessly integrate with multiple networks, avoiding vendor lock-in and maximizing your charger’s potential.
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Centralized Management – Remotely monitor and manage chargers with real-time KPIs, usage data, and diagnostics to improve uptime.
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Advanced Troubleshooting – Benefit from Electric Avenue’s remote support and rapid diagnostics to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
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Customizable Features – Configure your chargers for custom tariffs, load management, and user authentication for greater control.
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Firmware Updates – Stay future-proof with easy updates for new features, bug fixes, and compliance as the EV landscape evolves.
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Open-Source Flexibility – Enjoy innovation and growth as part of the open-source community with wide access to new tools and updates.
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Cost-Effective – Reduce long-term costs by moving away from proprietary systems, with an affordable solution for your existing infrastructure.
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Data Security – Protect your charging infrastructure with advanced security protocols and customizable access controls for data privacy.
How It Works
Our conversion service includes a full firmware update on your existing Enel X chargers, along with comprehensive testing and integration with your central management system. The process involves:
- Initial consultation to assess your current charging setup.
- Remote or on-site installation of the open-source OCPP firmware.
- Testing and verification of firmware functionality.
- Integration with Electric Avenue’s central management platform or your own OCPP-compliant system.
- Ongoing support for any issues or questions that may arise.
Service Cost
This firmware conversion service is available at a competitive price, tailored to meet the needs of your specific installation. Pricing includes the firmware update, testing, and integration into the OCPP system and a one-year Enterprise Software subscription, with options for ongoing support packages to ensure your chargers remain optimized for peak performance.
Please Note: Risks and Limitations
- Enel X Way did not establish a formal process to migrate their chargers to Electric Avenue or any other network provider. The migration process described has been discovered through the efforts of the remaining staff at Enel and other industry experts under challenging circumstances.
- There are known weaknesses in Enel’s firmware, and the migration process may fail for various reasons. Should the migration fail, it may render your chargers unusable, which is the same outcome they are likely to face if they remain connected to Enel after their market exit.
- It is highly likely that the OCPP firmware update applied during migration will be the last firmware your chargers can receive. Although we are confident in providing core network features like EV driver billing and access control, any bugs or limitations inherent in Enel’s firmware may persist throughout the lifetime of your chargers.
- Load Balancing/Power management capabilities are still under evaluation for Enel chargers running OCPP firmware. We cannot guarantee that power management features will function after migration, but we will keep all site hosts informed as we continue to explore the capabilities and limitations of Enel's chargers.
Despite these risks, we recommend proceeding with the migration, as chargers with firmware limitations are far preferable to chargers that are certain to be non-operational by October 11.
