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We are pleased to announce that the technical editors of the Open Charge Alliance have successfully completed the new version of the OCPP protocol, now ready for your review.
OCPP 2.1 introduces several enhancements to the existing functional blocks from OCPP 2.0.1, as well as new additions, including DER control and V2X functionality. Importantly, OCPP 2.1 maintains backward compatibility with OCPP 2.0.1.
It is crucial that this new version of OCPP undergoes thorough review to ensure that the industry can fully leverage its capabilities. We invite you to participate in the 60-day public review of OCPP 2.1 by providing your feedback via the review form below:
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Review the new Open Charge Point Protocol: OCPP 2.1 Draft