Relay · For charge point operators
One charger. Many networks. More drivers find you.
Relay connects your charger to several CMS platforms at the same time, entirely in software. Your charger shows up in each network's app, so drivers find it in the app they already use.
01 · How it works
Connect once.Go live everywhere.
No new hardware and no change to how drivers charge.
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Connect once
Your charger connects to Relay over OCPP.
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Go live on every CMS
Relay connects it to each CMS you choose, at the same time.
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Get found
Drivers see your charger in their usual app, and start and pay for the charge there.
02 · Why operators use Relay
More networks. More sessions.
Wider network reach
One charger, discoverable on every connected CMS.
Higher utilisation
More sessions from a bigger pool of drivers.
New revenue
Earn from more networks without extra hardware.
Add or remove a CMS anytime
Connect a new network or drop one without changing the charger's setup.
03 · Pick your networks
Every CMS is strong somewhere. Connect to the ones that fill your chargers.
CMS networks differ in who uses them and where. Connect to two or more, chosen for your region and the drivers you want.
Public traffic
One CMS has a large public driver base in your city. Connect to it for walk-in and highway drivers.
e.g. CMS A · strong public traffic in ChennaiFleet demand
Another CMS has strong fleet partnerships. Connect to it to fill your chargers with fleet sessions.
e.g. CMS B · fleet and ride-hailingRegional reach
Networks are stronger in some regions than others. Pick the ones that cover your sites.
e.g. CMS C · South India highwaysDirect integration, full features
Relay connects your charger straight to each CMS, so you get that network's native features: its tariffs, offers, fleet programmes and driver tools. Not the limited set roaming passes on.
Two or more CMS → more drivers from more sources → higher utilisation
04 · Relay vs OCPI roaming
Two different layers. Two different jobs.
| Relay | OCPI roaming | |
|---|---|---|
| Connects | One charger to many CMS | One CMS network to another |
| Level | Charger ↔ CMS | CMS ↔ CMS |
| How you join | You sign up with each CMS provider you want. Their service fees apply. | Networks sign roaming agreements with each other. |
| Roaming commission | None | Charged on every roaming session |
Relay puts your charger directly on several CMS. OCPI shares chargers between networks after they're on one CMS. You can use both.
05 · Relay + OCPI
Direct where it counts. Roaming for the rest.
Relay puts your charger directly on the CMS networks you choose. Any of those networks can then share it further through OCPI roaming.
01 · DIRECT WITH RELAY
Your charger connects natively to each CMS network you choose.
02 · EXTENDED WITH OCPI
Those networks can share your charger with their roaming partners.
03 · SEEN EVERYWHERE
One charger, visible on five networks in this example.
Use Relay for the networks that matter most to you. Let OCPI cover the long tail.
06 · Platform features
Compare every network from one view.
Compare CMS metrics
Utilisation, uptime and disconnections across each connected CMS.
Monitor charger performance
Live health, disconnections, uptime and faults.
Works with any OCPP charger and CMS
No change to your hardware.
No single point of failure
If one CMS goes down, the others keep running.
| Network | Sessions | Uptime | Disconnects |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS 1 | 412 | 99.4% | 2 |
| CMS 2 | 286 | 99.1% | 4 |
| CMS 3 | 153 | 98.7% | 7 |
| All networks | 851 |
07 · Who it's for
Built for operators who want more than one network.
CPOs on another CMS
Add more networks without leaving your current one.
Site owners
Put your chargers on the networks your visitors already use.
Operators changing CMS
Add the new one, then drop the old one. No downtime.
08 · FAQ
Questions operators ask.
How many CMS can one charger connect to?
There is no technical limit. Most operators get the best results with 2 to 4 networks, and that is what we recommend.
Do I need new hardware?
No. Relay works entirely in software.
Do I need an account with each CMS?
Yes. You sign up with each CMS provider you want to appear on, and their own service fees apply. Relay connects your charger to all of them.
Is there a roaming commission?
No. Your charger is directly on each CMS, so there is no OCPI roaming commission.
What happens if one CMS goes down?
The others keep running.
How are sessions and payments settled?
Each CMS collects payments in its own app and settles directly with you. Relay isn't part of the money flow.
How is Relay priced?
No setup or subscription fees. Relay charges ₹1 per kWh delivered, however many CMS platforms the charger is connected to.