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Become a member of the OCA community
Learn about the benefits of OCA membership and become a member today. With members from all over the world, we focus on open standards and advancing the development of sustainable charging solutions. Learn more about our mission here.
How much does it cost to become an OCA member?
The participant fee depends on your company’s revenue. Check the table below to find out which participant category fits you best.
The benefits OCA membership benefits
- Shape the future of open standards. As an OCA member, you’ll have direct influence on the development and direction of OCPP.
- Support ongoing innovation. Membership offers opportunities to enhance and refine your OCPP implementations, helping you bring added value to your customers.
- Gain practical insights an connect with industry peers. Join a community that shares experiences and challenges from across the EV industry, helping you stay informed and identify potential opportunities. Our community includes manufacturers of Charging Stations and Charging Station Management System, grid operators, vehicle manufacturers, software providers, and testing labs. From major global corporations to local start-ups, our participants bring diverse expertise and shared commitment to OCA.
- Collaborate and connect. OCA brings members together through a dynamic platform of working groups, task groups, and global events, fostering knowledge-sharing and industry synergy.
| Participant Category | Description | Company Revenue Graduated | Annual Participation Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adopter | An organization that deploys EV charging networks utilizing OCA Standards (e.g., OCPP). Including energy grid owners/operators |
< 1M 1M < 10 M 10M < 50M 50M + |
€990,- €2.475,- €4.950,- €8.250,- |
| Implementer | A vendor that offers hardware and/or software products that implement the OCA Standards, or that offers technical services in support of such vendors. |
< 1M 1M < 10M 10M < 50M 50M + |
€990,- €2.475,- €4.950,- €8.250,- |
| Individual | An individual who has a professional interest in the development, distribution, installation, maintenance, or use of the OCA Standards. | n/a | €297,- |
| Institutional | An organization with an institutional interest in OCPP (other than Adopters or Implementers), e.g. research or consulting groups, laboratories, regulatory bodies, universities | n/a | €990,- |
| Liaison | A standard setting or defining organization (SSO, SDO) or other organization that has a supportive interest in OCA Standards and does not belong to the other participant categories. | n/a | Free |
Under the OCA IEC Liaison A partnership, IEC experts can join OCA as a Liaison Participant.
For more information on the Open Charge Alliance membership, please download the documents below:
OCA Policies and Procedures and Participant Agreement
Join the OCA community today
You will gain access to a dynamic community of industry leaders and experts who are working together to shape the future of the EV charging industry. Membership gives you the opportunity to network with other companies, access exclusive resources, and partcipate in our working groups and events.
