You’ve found your charging system management software (CSMS)—now it’s time to pick out the hardware that will power your EV charging network. To help you save time researching the numerous options and bring your network live as fast as possible, we’ve compiled a list of the eight best EV charging hardware providers on the market today. These brands are experts and pioneers in EV charging solutions, and all offer open charging hardware that allows you to integrate your white-label CSMS platform.
ABB’s roots as an electronics manufacturer extend back to the late 1800s—now, it is a leading multinational producer of robotics, automation, and EV charging solutions.
ABB has over a decade of experience in the EV industry and provides EV hardware for various use cases, from compact AC wallboxes for personal use to DC fast charging stations for public use, as well as chargers built for commercial use and industrial fleets. It features one of the world's largest install bases of DC fast chargers.
All of ABB’s EV charging hardware utilizes version 1.6 of the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) for both its Core and Smart Charging profiles, as well as providing autocharging capabilities through OCPP. This ensures that ABB’s infrastructure is fully compatible with white-label CSMS solutions.
ChargeLab’s CSMS is open, interoperable, and hardware-agnostic—meaning it can seamlessly integrate with your current or future EV charging infrastructure. Learn more about how ChargeLab’s feature-rich software can help you manage your EV chargers no matter where you are.
Founded in 1911, Eaton operates in over 170 countries and is a core member of the Charging Interface Initiative. The company offers personal and fleet EV charging solutions, with a 50-150 kW DC fast charger currently in production.
Eaton’s EV chargers will seamlessly connect to Eaton’s other EV hardware products and will also integrate with any other OCPP-enabled hardware solution through OCPP 1.6J compliance.
Siemens is Europe's largest industrial manufacturing company, with products and services in energy, healthcare, industrial automation, and much more. It is also a leading producer of EV charging solutions, offering AC wallboxes, DC fast charging, and DC charging for fleets.
While Siemens offers its own proprietary CSMS platform, hardware like the VersiCharge AC electric vehicle charging station supports OCPP. This ensures that white-label solutions integrate with the hardware for full operability.
Zerova is a relatively new name, but its parent company Phihong has over 50 years of experience in power supply solution development. It brings its decades of experience into the EV space, creating commercial and fleet chargers as well as charging hubs.
White-label CSMS providers like ChargeLab can integrate with OCPP 1.6 Json connections—many Zerova chargers are upgradable to OCPP 2.0 for future-proofing.
EVBox began delivering electronic vehicle charging supplies in 2010. Since then, it’s helped install over 400,000 charging ports globally and partnered with companies like Unilever, Rexel, and Your Parking Space.
EVBox is built with OCPP 1.6 protocols, allowing the use of any software backend. EVBox also doesn’t lock users into its own or other platforms, granting value-added resellers the freedom to switch to new platforms if they need an upgrade.
Formed in 1975 by former Texas Instruments employees in Taiwan, Lite-On has become a leader in consumer electronics manufacturing. Lite-On began its Clean Energy Solutions department nearly a decade ago and has since deployed over 50,000 electric vehicle supply equipment products in Europe and North America.
Lite-On is also a white-label hardware manufacturer, providing solutions for North American brands like EvoCharge and MetroEV.
Lite-On utilizes OCPP 1.6 data protocols in its Smart and Intelligent charger iterations, allowing CSMS platforms to integrate directly with the hardware.
The newest company on this list, United Chargers, was formed in 2019 to provide practical and affordable EV charging solutions for home and commercial use. Its flagship product line is the Grizll-E family of robust, heavy-duty chargers made for Canadian markets.
Grizzl-E EV chargers utilize WiFi connectivity and are compatible with any OCPP 1.6 application, enabling the integration of white-label CSMS platforms.
Tritium was created in 2001 on the heels of the successful launch of its Gold Controller motor inverter for solar vehicles. Since then, it has become a pioneer in the EV charging industry, becoming the first company in the world to implement Plug and Charge capability for seamless transaction processing through the charging cable.
Tritium’s chargers support OCPP 1.6J for full integration of white-label CSMS platforms.
No matter which EV manufacturer you go with, you need a charging management system that helps maximize power efficiency along with profits. We’ve built ChargeLab to be open and hardware agnostic—connect and monitor any OCPP-compliant EV charger, add your branding, and take complete control over your experience with flexible APIs. Discover how ChargeLab brings out the best in your choice of EV charging hardware today.