Are you looking for a payment solution for charging station that just works – and a powerful Charge Point Management System (CPMS) that provides full control over operations, pricing, and revenue? Optipilot Connect combines payment systems for charging poles, card terminal, Swish payment, and EV fleet management in a single ecosystem.
Why Optipilot Connect for payment and CPMS?
Optipilot Connect is built for owners of charging infrastructure who want to increase utilization, simplify operations, and lower the threshold for payment. Our ecosystem includes card terminal for charging station, Swish payment, and app-based payment – integrated with a modern charge point management system (CPMS) for setup, monitoring, and revenue reporting.
- Fast payment: tap & go at card terminal or QR for Swish.
- Scalable CPMS: from one pole to large depots and networks.
- Flexible pricing: time, kWh, power.
- Open integration: OCPP support for new and existing chargers.
- EV fleet management: permissions, cost centers, and automatic billing.
This is how the payment works – card terminal, Swish, and app
A frictionless payment experience increases both revenue and customer satisfaction. With Optipilot Connect, the user can start charging via card terminal at charging station (contactless), via Swish (QR code and direct start), or via app with saved payment methods.
Card terminal at charging station
The terminal is located at the pole or nearby. For the user, it is like paying in a store: tap the card/mobile and start charging. Perfect in public environments where you want to minimize support. (Search phrases: card terminal charging station, payment system charging poles.)
Swish payment without hassle
Scan QR code, confirm in Swish – charging starts immediately. Swish charging is particularly appreciated in Sweden for guests without an account or app.
App, receipts & history
Recurring customers can save cards, receive receipts, and track history in the app. Reports can be automatically sent to finance/ERP.
CPMS – Charge Point Management System
In our CPMS, you configure chargers, monitor in real-time, set prices, and see load and availability. Schedule power caps and create pricing rules per location, time, or user group.
- Monitoring: status, alarms, remote start/stop.
- Pricing: kWh, minute, session, power, or mix.
- Reports: revenue per location, pole, and operator.
- User roles: owner, operations, finance, support.
- API & webhooks: connect to ERP, BI, and customer portals.
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EV fleet management – for companies, municipalities, and properties
With EV fleet management in Optipilot Connect, you allocate costs per vehicle/user, set permissions, and ensure that the right car gets the right power at the right time. Perfect for craft vehicles, service fleets, and municipal operations.
- Cost centers & project codes on receipts.
- Automatic internal charging per vehicle/user.
- Power management per depot, time window, and priority.
- Support for home charging with verification (reimbursement basis).
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Compatibility & OCPP – also connect existing chargers
Optipilot Connect follows OCPP and can connect OCPP-compatible charging boxes from multiple manufacturers. If you already have poles in place, you can often connect them to our platform and get modern payment and CPMS without changing hardware.
Related search phrases: OCPP CPMS, charge point management system OCPP, connect existing chargers to new payment system.
Common use cases
| Environment | Goals | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Public parking | Fast payment & low support | Card terminal + Swish |
| Corporate depot | Control power & allocate costs | CPMS rules, EV fleet management, internal charging |
| Condominium / property | Fair charging & simple receipts | App payment, price per kWh, automatic invoice collection |
| Trade & tourism | Increase utilization & revenue | Promotional prices, coupons, simple guest payment |
FAQ – frequently asked questions about payment & CPMS
What is the difference between payment systems for charging stations and a CPMS?
The payment system charges (card terminal, Swish, app). CPMS manages operations, pricing, reports, users, and integrations. Together they provide a complete business solution.
Can I charge without the user downloading an app?
Yes. With a card terminal or Swish, guests can pay directly, often called tap & charge.
Do you support OCPP so that we can connect existing chargers?
Yes, we can connect OCPP-compatible chargers to Optipilot Connect and activate payment, monitoring, and reports.
Do you support EV fleet management?
Yes. You can assign permissions, control power per vehicle, and charge per cost center or user with automatic reporting.
Get started with Optipilot Connect
Do you want to see how payment solution charging station and CPMS from Optipilot Connect can work in your environment? Book a demo and we will show you how to connect your chargers, activate Swish payment and card terminal from day one.