The Complete Guide to EV Charging Software Procurement - Avoid costly procurement mistakes and identify deal-breakers early

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The Complete Guide to EV Charging Software Procurement

Follow our proven 5-phase framework to confidently execute your RFP and secure an EV charging management platform that scales with your ambitions.

The Complete Guide to EV Charging Software Procurement - Avoid costly procurement mistakes and identify deal-breakers early

Execute flawless RFPs that attract serious vendors and eliminate unqualified ones

The Complete Guide to EV Charging Software Procurement - Avoid costly procurement mistakes and identify deal-breakers early

Implement structured scoring methodologies and best practices

The Complete Guide to EV Charging Software Procurement - Avoid costly procurement mistakes and identify deal-breakers early

Score vendors objectively using proven evaluation frameworks

The Complete Guide to EV Charging Software Procurement - Avoid costly procurement mistakes and identify deal-breakers early

Avoid costly procurement mistakes and identify deal-breakers early

The Complete Guide to EV Charging Software Procurement - Avoid costly procurement mistakes and identify deal-breakers early

Negotiate contracts with terms that protect your interests

The Complete Guide to EV Charging Software Procurement - Avoid costly procurement mistakes and identify deal-breakers early

What You Will Learn

Few decisions will impact your business more as a charge point operator than choosing the right CPMS vendor. With vendors promising everything and delivering inconsistently, you need a systematic approach that cuts through the noise and reveals which platforms can truly scale with your business.

Master the 5-phase RFP process

  • Define your business model and operational requirements with precision
  • Align internal stakeholders around clear procurement objectives and success criteria
  • Create realistic timelines and evaluation processes that attract serious vendor participation

Create RFPs that attract quality vendors

  • Structure compelling RFP documents using proven templates and question frameworks
  • Transform business needs into clear vendor requirements that facilitate meaningful comparison
  • Balance measurable criteria with open-ended questions that reveal vendor thinking and approach

Choose the right software partner

  • Implement multi-stage evaluation funnels that efficiently narrow options from 10+ to your ideal partner
  • Apply weighted scoring methodologies with documented reasoning for stakeholder transparency
  • Conduct meaningful demonstrations, reference calls, and proof-of-concept evaluations

What’s Inside: Your Complete CPMS Procurement Roadmap

Chapter 1

Understanding EV charging software procurement

Selecting a Charge Point Management System (CPMS) isn’t a typical commodity purchase – it requires a collaborative, discovery-driven approach. This involves knowing who should be involved in the RFP process, clarifying why organizations issue RFPs, and exploring vendor sourcing strategies.

Chapter 2

Building your RFP foundation

Establish the foundation for successful procurement with comprehensive strategic planning frameworks, including business model alignment assessment, technical requirements definition, growth trajectory planning, and stakeholder alignment strategies.

Chapter 3

Creating Your RFP Document

Transform business needs into clear vendor requirements with structured document development and process management, including business-oriented requirement formats, question development frameworks, and process administration best practices.

Chapter 4

Evaluating Vendor Responses

Implement systematic comparison methodologies that reveal the best strategic partner for your charging business, including weighted scoring methodologies, technical demonstration guidelines, reference check frameworks, and proof of concept strategies.

Chapter 5

Negotiating Contracts and Implementation

Secure favorable terms and establish the foundation for successful long-term vendor partnerships, including critical contract elements, implementation planning frameworks, and relationship management strategies.

Chapter 6

RFP Best Practices for EV Charging Software

Proven strategies for successful CPMS selection that address the unique challenges of EV charging operations, including providing context and clear requirements, designing an effective evaluation process, identifying deal-breakers early, and being transparent about your process.

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Written by leading industry experts

Todor leads AMPECO’s Solution Consulting and presales efforts, focusing on enterprise sales, tender management, and guided testing. He ensures seamless alignment of AMPECO’s platform with client needs in the EV charging space. Leveraging his experience in SaaS, consulting, and business development, Todor excels in managing complex client requirements and supporting charge point operators in making strategic decisions that drive scalable solutions.

Todor Stratiev

Head of Solution Consulting, AMPECO

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Alex leads AMPECO’s strategic digital initiatives and product marketing narratives. With success scaling B2B technology platforms and expertise in e-mobility, he translates complex technical capabilities into clear value propositions and impactful go-to-market strategies, helping clients worldwide leverage AMPECO’s platform.

Alexander Petkov

Product Marketing Lead, AMPECO

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Sasha leads content creation at AMPECO, bridging the gap between advanced platform capabilities and compelling business narratives. With a deep understanding of the e-mobility ecosystem, she turns sophisticated EV charging solutions into clear competitive advantages. From in-depth ebooks and industry whitepapers to strategic blog posts that educate and inform, Sasha creates narratives that help guide global CPOs toward smarter business decisions.

Sasha Kostov

Content Marketing Manager, AMPECO

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