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Explanations use OCPI 2.2.1. Physical and billing-system events are authored examples.

Charger refuses to start charging

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4 min

OCPI 2.1.1, 2.2.1 and 2.3.0

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Driver taps a card with a lapsed contract

CPO requests real-time authorization

Charger refuses to start charging

The CPO tells the charger the token may not charge. The charger shows 'Not authorized', delivers no energy, and no session is ever created.

Why this matters

This physical event is part of the authored example; it is not an OCPI conformance requirement.

CPO

CHARGER

"The Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI) enables a scalable, automated EV roaming setup between Charge Point Operators and e-Mobility Service Providers."OCPI 2.2.1 specification · #introduction_introduction_and_background