What is an EMP? What are the Functions and Responsibilities of an EMP?

The eMobility Provider (EMP), also known as a Mobility Service Provider (MSP), provides their customers with access to multiple charging station networks. Generally speaking, an EMP functions as a billing service provider – a third party that is authorized to bill for charging processes.

Functions and Responsibilities of an EMP

• An EMP, through its contractual relationships, enables access for EV drivers/end users, to use multiple station networks (for a fee).
• The EMP settles all financial transactions and is the direct contact person for end users.
  This payment service is offered by ChargePoint in the product eMSP.OPERATION.
• The EMP pays the invoice(s) to the charging station ooperators (CPO/CSO) directly.
• The EMP specifies where their customers may charge.