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Technical articles, operating guides, and industry analysis from the Kazam team and early-access operator network.

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Maintaining 95% Uptime Across Multiple Charging Sites

Operators track uptime closely, yet the source of downtime is often unclear. This guide groups fault events, shows how to spot them sooner, and outlines monitoring practices that maintain session availability above 98 percent.

Akshay Shekhar
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Technical

OCPP 2.0.1 Migration: Pre-Switch Checks

A move from OCPP 1.6 to OCPP 2.0.1 brings stronger security and device control, with planning required. Review the checks to complete before, during, and after the change.

Rohan Mehta
Operations

Managing Charging Load Through the Evening Peak

Overlapping sessions during commute peaks may push a site beyond contracted grid capacity. Proportional load balancing can throttle sessions, keeping demand within limits and avoiding penalties.

Akshay Shekhar
Revenue

EV Charging Prices: Cover Costs, Retain Drivers

Per-kWh, per-minute, flat-session, and subscription models serve different goals. Compare them with the practical needs of India's fleet operator customer base.

Karan Bhatia
Technology

SCADA vs SaaS for Small EV Network Monitoring

Built for industrial systems, traditional SCADA was not designed for EV charging networks. Compare the architectures and see why cloud SaaS suits a growing EV operator.

Akshay Shekhar
Technical

OCPP 1.6: Real-World Gaps in the Spec

In India's market, OCPP 1.6J remains the most widely deployed version. Examine message flows, frequent implementation gaps, and checks for connecting new hardware.

Rohan Mehta
Analytics

Four EV Session Metrics to Track Each Week

Dashboard metrics do not all deserve equal attention. This article pinpoints the session and revenue analytics that inform operating decisions for a growing network.

Karan Bhatia