The rise of data sharing in the EV charging ecosystem

As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow, so does the need for improved infrastructure and accessibility. One of the most significant trends shaping the EV charging ecosystem is data sharing, driven by regulatory requirements and market needs.

The push for data transparency

In Europe, the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) is setting new standards for data transparency. Charge point operators (CPOs) are now required to share both static data (such as station locations, pricing, and connector types) and dynamic data (availability, real-time status, and operational performance) with national data registries. Similarly, various regulations and state-level initiatives in North America push for greater data openness to ensure a more seamless and efficient EV charging experience.

The role of national data registries

With these new regulations, countries establish national data registries to aggregate and provide access to charging infrastructure data. This will create several benefits:

• Improved public planning: Authorities can use shared data to plan charging networks and design tenders more effectively.
• Enhanced user experience: Open data enables third-party developers to build new apps, navigation systems, and services to help EV drivers locate and use chargers more efficiently.
• Market innovation: Startups and existing players can use this data to develop new business models, such as smart routing and predictive maintenance.

Challenges for Charge Point Operators

While the push for data sharing brings opportunities, it also presents significant operational challenges for operators, particularly those that have developed their backend systems. These operators now face integrating their infrastructure with multiple national registries, each with different standards, APIs, and evolving requirements.

At Monta, we manage integrations across numerous countries, ensuring compliance with diverse regulatory frameworks, such as Europe's Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). Our data pipeline supports a growing list of national access points, real-time data-sharing standards, and technical specifications that any operator choosing to build their system must keep up with.

Beyond static and dynamic registry reporting, new data requirements are emerging, covering aspects such as smart grid interactions, energy market participation, and predictive maintenance. For operators managing infrastructure across multiple countries, this complexity increases exponentially. They must comply with existing regulations and adapt to continuous updates while ensuring their backend systems remain scalable and efficient.

Below is the national list of selected countries Monta operates in:

And then you have the more local ones, which are requirements for rebate systems or tenders:

It’s kinda crazy with this extensive list. And this is just the public sources. The private list is even bigger!

The Monta advantage

At Monta, picking a platform provider is vastly more attractive than building everything in-house. More regulations will bring new requirements and development needs that will continue to challenge operators.

Our data-sharing platform ensures that all operators on Monta’s platform stay compliant—without the hassle of constant adaptation.

We give operators complete visibility into their shared data, offering tools to track, verify, and troubleshoot data transfers. This allows operators to prove compliance effortlessly and avoid unnecessary complications.

Beyond compliance, Monta’s data-sharing platform allows operators to add custom data fields and pipelines that seamlessly integrate into other parts of their business—even without code. This flexibility makes Monta the preferred solution for operators looking to future-proof their operations while focusing on delivering the best possible experience for EV drivers.

The path forward

The complexity of regulatory compliance is only increasing, and operators need to make strategic choices about their technology infrastructure.

Monta’s data-sharing platform eliminates the burden of managing multiple regulatory integrations, allowing operators to focus on their core mission: delivering reliable and accessible EV charging. Choosing Monta means choosing efficiency, compliance, and innovation—without the constant headache of ever-changing requirements.

Data sharing is here to stay, and with Monta, operators can turn compliance from a challenge into a competitive advantage.