Abstract: A system for enabling centralized control of electric vehicle chargers includes a central controller for controlling operations of a centralized network of electric vehicle chargers in a plurality of electric vehicle charger networks. A plurality of control nodes interconnect the central controller with a plurality of electric vehicle charger networks including a plurality of electric vehicle chargers. Each of the plurality of control nodes provide communications and security protocols between the central controller and the plurality of electric vehicle charger networks. An application program interface associated with each of the plurality of control nodes translates communications between the control node and an associated electric vehicle charger network.

Abstract: An apparatus enables an electric vehicle charger to communicate with a central control network. A first input interface interconnects the apparatus with the electric vehicle charger. A second input interface interconnects the apparatus with a charging connector associated with an electric vehicle. A wireless communications interface provides wireless connectivity between the central control network and the electric vehicle charger to receive bidirectional communications thereon. Control circuitry interconnects the first input interface with the second input interface via a signaling connection for providing communications between the first input interface and the second input interface. The control circuitry further provides a power connection for selectively providing a charging signal from the first input interface to the second input interface responsive to commands received over the wireless communications interface.