Why OCPP-Compliant EV Charging Stations Are Critical for the Future: Lessons from Enel X Way and EVBox Exits

Enel X Way, known for its JuiceBox chargers, announced its exit from the U.S. and Canada in October 2024, citing high interest rates, scaling challenges, and slower-than-expected EV adoption. The closure left over 170,000 chargers without software support, forcing both residential and commercial customers to operate previously "smart" chargers as basic plug-in devices.