Chaevi Obtains 'OCPP 2.0.1' Certification for Three Types of DC Chargers for North American Export

Chaevi (CEO: Choi Younghoon, formerly Daeyoung Chaevi), the leading company in South Korea's electric vehicle rapid charging infrastructure (CPO), announced on May 22 that its three types of DC fast chargers for North American export (180~400kW) have obtained certification for the global charging communication standard 'OCPP 2.0.1 (Core & Advanced Security)'.

The certified products are 'Duoconic 180kW', 'Sonic 180kW', and 'Supersonic 400kW', all of which feature ultra-fast charging performance and support for various charging standards. Currently, there are only 19 DC chargers worldwide that have obtained 'OCPP 2.0.1 (Core & Advanced Security)' certification. Of the eight Korean products included in this list, six are from Chaevi, marking the highest number of certifications among domestic companies and demonstrating overwhelming technological competitiveness.

Chaevi is recognized as the only domestic company capable of supplying a variety of chargers and charging service operation systems for the CALeVIP, a subsidy project by the California state government. In particular, the 'Sonic 180kW' and 'Supersonic 400kW' models are the only domestic products that meet both the North American charging standard (CCS) and the Tesla charging standard (NACS). With this certification, Chaevi has secured a technological foundation to meet the procurement requirements for charging infrastructure by the U.S. federal and major state governments, enabling a full-scale push into the North American market.

OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) is an international standard that ensures communication compatibility between chargers and network systems worldwide. It is a mandatory requirement for the U.S. government's electric vehicle charging infrastructure subsidy programs. Through this certification, Chaevi has officially registered its latest DC charging equipment for the California charging infrastructure support program (CALeVIP 2.0) and established a foothold for entry into the North American public charging infrastructure procurement market.

In particular, OCPP 2.0.1, for which Chaevi has obtained certification, guarantees smooth interoperability across various hardware and network systems, enhancing compatibility. It also strengthens security through TLS-based encryption and mutual authentication, as well as smart charging functions through dynamic load management and optimized energy distribution. In addition, operational convenience has been greatly improved through features such as remote diagnostics and fault reporting, status monitoring, and configuration management. The simplification of authentication and payment flows has also improved transaction processing speed and stability.

Choi Younghoon, CEO of Chaevi, stated, "This is an indicator that Chaevi's DC fast charging technology has been advanced to a level that meets global standard requirements," and added, "We expect this to be a turning point for expanding our presence in the North American market and strengthening global partnerships."