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Will I Make It to the Next Charger? An Idea for an EV Road-Trip Planner Built for Thai Roads, and Why We Want Your Feedback First

October 6, 2026

If you’ve driven an EV out of Bangkok on a long weekend, you probably know the routine. The night before, you open three or four charging apps, one per network, and try to stitch a route together. On…

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Implementing OCPI 2.2.1: A Developer’s Guide to Locations, Sessions, and CDRs

August 7, 2026

If you’ve built an OCPP-based CSMS and now need to expose it to roaming partners, OCPI is a different kind of integration problem. OCPP is a single persistent WebSocket connection to a charger you…

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OCPI Explained: What CPOs and eMSPs Actually Need to Build for EV Roaming

August 7, 2026

If you operate charging stations, or you’re building an app that lets drivers pay for charging across networks they don’t own, you’ve probably run into three letters that decide whether your business…

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The EV Driver App You Don’t Have to Build: QR-Code Charging with OCPP ID Tags

July 2, 2026

–Every OCPP tutorial explains how the charger talks to the backend. Almost none explain how the driver gets in.

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Launch Your EV Charging Network in 6 Steps — No Proprietary Software Required

June 29, 2026

Running an EV charging network used to mean signing up with an expensive platform vendor and handing over control of your infrastructure. Simplico built an alternative: a fully managed OCPP server,…

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How to Improve Fuel Economy: The Physics of High Load, Low RPM Driving

March 18, 2026

Why feathering the throttle wastes fuel — and what to do instead Most drivers assume that light throttle equals less fuel burned. It feels logical. But it is wrong — and understanding why it is wrong…

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From Zero to OCPP: Launching a White-Label EV Charging Platform

March 11, 2026

Introduction The EV charging market is growing fast — and the software layer underneath it is where the real competitive advantage lives. Whether you’re a mobility startup, an energy company, or an…

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How to Build an EV Charging Network Using OCPP Architecture, Technology Stack, and Cost Breakdown

March 11, 2026

The Hidden Software Behind EV Charging Networks When people see an EV charger, they think about electricity. But behind every EV charging station is actually a distributed software system. A modern…

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Building an OCPP 1.6 Charging Platform A Practical Demo Guide for API, Dashboard, and Real EV Stations

February 10, 2026

Modern EV charging platforms aren’t just about plugging in chargers—they’re about real‑time control, observability, and automation. This guide walks through a complete OCPP 1.6 demo environment that…

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EV Fleet Management SaaS with AI Optimization: The New Operating System for Modern Fleet Businesses

December 1, 2025

As more companies explore electric vehicles, one truth has become clear: managing an EV fleet is much more complex than managing traditional fuel vehicles. Range varies by weather, charging takes…

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Building a Scalable EV Charging Backend — For Operators, Developers, and Innovators

June 27, 2025

As electric mobility expands, so does the need for smart, reliable, and auditable charging infrastructure. At Simplico, we’ve designed an EV charging backend that serves both business goals and…

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OCPP Central System + Mobile App — Customer Proposal

June 22, 2025

Transform Your EV Charging Business Unlock the power to manage your own charging station network with a turnkey OCPP Central System and Mobile App (iOS & Android). Our solution brings together…

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Using FastAPI to Bridge Mobile Apps with OCPP EV Charging Systems

June 8, 2025

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more mainstream, users expect seamless experiences when interacting with EV charging stations — especially from their mobile apps. This means building a backend that…

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How to Integrate App Authentication with an OCPP Central System

May 26, 2025

As EV charging infrastructure grows, user-friendly mobile apps and dashboards are essential. But how do you securely authenticate users in your app and link their actions to OCPP-connected chargers?

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Beginner’s Guide: How EV Charging Apps Communicate, Track Charging, and Calculate Costs

May 26, 2025

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are the future — and smart, user-friendly charging apps are a big part of the EV experience. If you’re building an EV charging solution with a Flask backend, this guide is for…

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Building an OCPP 1.6 Central System with Flask async, WebSockets, and MongoDB

May 17, 2025

Managing EV chargers requires real-time, asynchronous communication, remote control, and reliable data logging. In this post, we share how we built a production-ready, OCPP 1.6-compatible central…

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Building an OCPP System from Scratch: A Comprehensive Guide

January 13, 2025

As electric vehicles (EVs) grow in popularity, the demand for reliable EV charging infrastructure continues to rise. The Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) is the industry standard for communication…

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Building Offline Support for EV Charging Apps: A Python Guide

October 29, 2024

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain popularity, building robust EV charging apps has become a priority. One key feature that enhances user experience is offline support. Imagine an EV driver…