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Municipal EV Charging Solutions
Epic Charging provides EV charging solutions for municipalities, including forward-thinking cities such as Palo Alto
What Is Municipal EV Charging Software?
Municipal EV charging software is the management platform that enables city governments, county agencies, and public utilities to deploy, operate, and scale EV charging infrastructure for both public access and government fleet vehicles. It connects charging stations at municipal facilities, parking structures, curbside locations, and civic properties to a centralized dashboard. Most municipal deployments use OCPP-compatible hardware connected to a vendor-neutral platform such as Epic Charging, aligning with public sector procurement best practices and avoiding long-term vendor lock-in.
Key capabilities include multi-use site configurations serving both public drivers and fleet vehicles, flexible authentication, municipal fleet Plug and Charge, ADA-compliant payment options, load management, revenue collection, and portfolio-wide reporting for city council and stakeholder visibility. Epic Charging provides these capabilities along with charger migration support for municipalities transitioning from legacy or discontinued networks.
Key capabilities include multi-use site configurations serving both public drivers and fleet vehicles, flexible authentication, municipal fleet Plug and Charge, ADA-compliant payment options, load management, revenue collection, and portfolio-wide reporting for city council and stakeholder visibility. Epic Charging provides these capabilities along with charger migration support for municipalities transitioning from legacy or discontinued networks.
- App-free payments via QR code
- Mobile app access for returning users
- RFID cards for easy sharing with family members
- Automatic authentication
- No app or RFID card required
- Available for both L3 and L2 (!) chargers
Multi-Site Management
- Visibility across multiple locations
- Support for multi-user and multi-tenant setups
- Customizable access rights: Partner, Admin, View Only
EV Charging Case Studies
City of Palo Alto
Find out why the City of Palo Alto made an Epic choice to power the City's fleet.
Idaho Conservation League
Find out how this non-profit implemented an epic way for staff and community members to charge.
Greentree Sportsplex
Find out how the Greentree Sportsplex used DC Fast Charging to increase revenues and customer retention.
Municipal Charging FAQ's
Municipal EV charging software is a cloud-based platform that enables city and county governments to manage EV charging stations across public locations and government facilities. It handles public driver payments, municipal fleet charging, charger monitoring, pricing, access control, and reporting. The software allows municipalities to operate charging infrastructure as a managed public service with full visibility into utilization and revenue.
Yes. Epic Charging supports multi-use site configurations where the same location can serve both public drivers and municipal fleet vehicles. Each user group can have different access rules, authentication methods, and pricing. Fleet vehicles can use Plug and Charge for frictionless access while public drivers pay through QR codes, mobile apps, or credit card terminals.
Municipal EV charging infrastructure can be funded through a combination of federal grants such as the NEVI program and CFI grants, state-level incentive programs, utility partnership programs, general fund appropriations, and revenue generated from paid public charging sessions. Epic Charging helps municipalities structure pricing to support cost recovery while maintaining accessible rates for community members.
Epic Charging supports equitable access by providing multiple payment methods that do not require smartphone apps or membership accounts, including contactless credit card terminals and QR code access. The platform can be configured to serve locations in underserved communities, multifamily housing areas, and public facilities where residents may not have access to home charging. Pricing can be set to ensure affordability while covering operational costs.
Epic Charging provides a multi-site dashboard that gives municipal administrators centralized visibility across all charging locations, including city hall, public parking structures, fleet depots, libraries, parks, and community centers. Role-based access allows different departments to manage their own locations while centralized reporting provides city-wide data for council presentations and public accountability.
Epic Charging provides comprehensive reporting including total sessions and energy delivered, revenue collected, charger uptime metrics, utilization by location, and peak usage patterns. This data can be used for city council reports, public transparency dashboards, sustainability and climate action plan reporting, and federal grant compliance documentation.
Epic Charging works with any OCPP-compliant hardware that meets ADA installation requirements. The software supports accessible payment methods including credit card terminals and QR codes that do not require specialized apps or accounts. Municipal installations should follow ADA guidelines for mounting height, path of travel, and signage, which are handled at the hardware and site design level.
Municipalities can configure pricing in several ways through Epic Charging, including per-kWh rates, time-based fees, flat session fees, or free charging. Many cities start with free or subsidized charging to encourage EV adoption and transition to cost-recovery pricing as utilization increases. The platform supports time-of-use rates that align with utility rate structures and idle fees to discourage vehicles from occupying chargers after sessions complete.
Yes. If a municipality has existing OCPP-compliant chargers connected to another network, they can typically be migrated to Epic Charging without replacing the hardware. This is particularly relevant for cities affected by the exit of major charging networks from the U.S. market. Epic Charging has extensive experience with charger migrations and can support the transition with minimal disruption to public charging availability.
Leading EV charging software platforms used by municipalities in the United States include Epic Charging, ChargePoint, Blink, FLO, and AmpUp. These platforms vary in their public access capabilities, fleet integration, procurement flexibility, and support for government reporting requirements. Epic Charging is particularly suited for municipalities that need a single platform to manage both public and fleet charging, with OCPP interoperability that avoids vendor lock-in and aligns with government procurement best practices.
Epic Charging offers municipalities a vendor-neutral platform that manages both public-facing and fleet charging within a single system. Its OCPP-native architecture aligns with open procurement standards, and its charger migration capability provides a lifeline for cities stranded by network provider exits. The platform includes the City of Palo Alto among its municipal clients and is supported by responsive U.S.-based service, making it a practical choice for local governments prioritizing reliability and flexibility.