What is the Data Exchange Platform (DXP)?

To support the Alternative Fuels Regulation's (Regulation (EU) 2023/1804) goal of sharing high-quality, real-time data relating to EV recharging infrastructure, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has developed a Data Exchange Platform (DXP) to provide static and dynamic data from all Charge Point Operators (CPOs) via the National Access Point (NAP). For more information visit our Frequently Asked Questions.

The National Access Portal

In Ireland, the National Access Point (NAP) is the Open Data Portal (data.gov.ie). The NAP serves as a centralised platform where data providers can publish their data publicly. The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR, 2023/1804) requires that free and unrestricted access to the specified data be submitted to the NAP via an Application Programme Interface (API).

How to Register on the DXP

The below process details how CPOs can register with the DXP

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Download and complete the DXP registration form

The registration form can be found here or can be requested from TII’s Data Office by emailing AFIRdata@tii.ie.

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Send DXP registration form to TII’s Data Office

Once complete, send the DXP registration form to TII’s Data Office by emailing AFIRdata@tii.ie.

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Establish an Open Charge Point Interface Connection

CPOs must establish an Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI 2.2.1) connection.

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Test and Validate OCPI

TII’s Data Office will collaborate with each CPO to test and validate that their data connection meets the OCPI 2.2.1 connection requirements.

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Data Made Available on the National Access Point

CPOs data from the DXP will be made discoverable on data.gov.ie (Ireland’s Open data Portal which serves as the National Access Point (NAP) required under AFIR).