Electric Vehicle Charging Payments Glossary
Electric Vehicle Charging Payments Glossary

The U.S. Payments Forum Electric Vehicle Charging Glossary defines a common set of terms and standards that support clear understanding of electric vehicle (EV) charging payments across the industry. Focused on terminology relevant to payment approaches, this resource promotes consistency in how stakeholders communicate about this rapidly evolving area of commerce.

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Depot Charging
The charging of fleet vehicles while they are parked at a company depot. These chargers are either Level 2 or Level 3 and generally operate on a private network.
Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging
A type of charging that provides high power and is capable of charging an electric vehicle much faster than AC charging. DC fast charging is often found at commercial charging stations.
Distribution System Operator (DSO)
An interconnected system that maintains an instantaneous balance between supply and demand (generation and load) while moving electricity from generation source to customer.

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