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ICU Connect End of Life and switch over to Eve Control

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ICU Connect is being replaced by Eve Control: What you need to know

Alfen has launched Eve Control, its new web-based platform for managing, configuring and supporting Alfen charging stations. Eve Control now replaces ICU Connect for all newly placed orders.
You can find the Eve Control back office here.

More info about Eve Control can be found below in the Most Asked Questions

It is highly recommended to prepare your charger(s) to match te requirements of Eve Control as soon as possible.
ICU Connect will no longer be available from 1 December 2026.

Follow the next steps

Step 1: Check that your charger(s) meet the minimum requirements for Eve Control
  • The charger needs to be online in ICU Connect to be switched over.

  • Only chargers using our NG and AHP platform can be switched over from ICU Connect to Eve Control. 

    • AHP-chargers must be on firmware version 2.1.x or higher. 

    • NG-chargers must be on firmware version 6.6.2 or higher.


How to check the charger's firmware version in ICU Connect?

Note: Your existing chargers will continue to operate as normal while Alfen prepares the switch over from ICU Connect to Eve Control.

Step 2: Update the charger's firmware where required

If you have a NG-charger with firmware version older than 6.6.2, you will need to 'step-up' the firmware in stages.
Which firmware update do you need?

Remote update:
Perform a firmware update using the ICU Connect Back Office.

Local update: 
Perform a firmware update using the ACE Service Installer.

Note for locally updating NG-chargers using a firmware version older than 5.x: 
ACE Service Installer versions 4.1.0, 4.2.0 and 4.3.0 can not be used on older firmware versions. 
You can download ACE Service Installer 4.0.0 from this page.

Step 3: Configure your Eve Control environment (users, locations/pools, chargers, charge cards).
Step 4: Download any historical transaction data you wish to retain from ICU Connect before 1 December 2026.

Download the historical transactions from ICU connect after you have successful connected your chargers to EVE Control.
This is the case when you see new transactions arriving in EVE Control.

You will need to download your charger(s) transactions from the chargers currently in ICU Connect to store them where required, as there will be no access to ICU Connect after 1 December 2026.


From ICU Connect:
How do I export charging stations transactions from ICU Connect?


Local:
How do I download the transactions from a charger using the ACE Service Installer?

Most Asked Questions

What is Eve Control?

Eve Control is Alfen’s web-based platform for managing, configuring and supporting Alfen charging stations. It brings charger information, configuration settings and support tools together in one structured environment.


With Eve Control, you can:
•    Manage and configure compatible Alfen charging stations remotely 
•    Manage charge card access 
•    Export charging transactions for manual settlement or reimbursement 
•    Connect chargers to your preferred charge point management system while retaining access to Alfen-specific configuration and support 
•    Access remote support and recovery options 
 

More information:

Product information about Eve Control
Information on Eve Control on this knowledgebase
 

Do I need to migrate my charging stations from ICU Connect to Eve Control myself?

No. As part of the migration, Alfen changes the backend URL on the ONLINE charging station.
Once the charging station connects to Eve Control, it will temporarily be forwarded to ICU Connect until ICU Connect is discontinued.

Be aware that offline chargers, or chargers that do not meet the requirements, cannot be migrated by Alfen.

Please check the system requirements for Eve Control in Step.1 above.

Do I need to register for Eve Control?

No additional registration is required for existing ICU connect customers being migrated from ICU Connect to Eve Control. 

Are there additional costs for activating Eve Control?

The use of Eve Control is free of charge.

For wired connections, there are no additional costs.

When you use a SIM card provided by Alfen, this SIM is free of charge for the first year.
From the second year onwards, the SIM subscription fee will be €10 per charger per year (excluding VAT)

When will ICU Connect be discontinued?

ICU Connect will be discontinued on 1 December 2026. After this date, customers will no longer have access to ICU Connect.

Do I need to download information from ICU Connect before it is discontinued?

Yes. If you want to retain data from ICU Connect, download and store the required information before ICU Connect is discontinued on 1 December 2026.

Will my RFID cards be migrated to Eve Control?

RFID cards that were used in 2026 will be migrated per charging station, allowing charging to continue after 1 December 2026.

Will my existing pool/location structure be migrated to Eve Control?

No. Pools and locations will not be transferred. For now: these will need to be managed by the user in Eve Control.

Do I need to add all my RFID cards again after the migration?

RFID cards used in 2026 will be migrated per charging station. However, the existing pool/location structure will not be transferred.

Can Eve Control already be activated?

Yes. and all the online chargers where we where able to connect to, Eve Control is already set as one of the backoffices. And therefor be found as active charger in Eve Control.

How does a newly purchased charging station get access to Eve Control?
  • If the charger is ordered with Eve Control in the Alfen webshop.
    You can claim the charger in Eve Control with the provided password on the flyer The right URL is already set in the charger.

  • Any other charger:
    Before you can claim and manage a charger in Eve Control, the charger must be configured to connect to the Eve Control OCPP server.
    There are two ways to do this: using local installation tooling at the charger, or remotely via OCPP settings in your current backoffice.
    For details please check Eve Control - 1. Connect a Charger in Eve Control

Can Eve Control be added to an existing charging station afterwards?

Yes, but; Before you can claim and manage a charger in Eve Control, the charger must be configured to connect to the Eve Control OCPP server.
There are two ways to do this: using local installation tooling at the charger, or remotely via OCPP settings in your current backoffice. 
For details please check Eve Control - 1. Connect a Charger in Eve Control

Does an existing charging station require an Eve Control licence?

No there is no licence needed for Eve Control.

Before you can claim and manage an existing charger in Eve Control, the charger must be configured to connect to the Eve Control OCPP server.

There are two ways to do this: using local installation tooling at the charger, or remotely via OCPP settings in your current backoffice. 
For details please check Eve Control - 1. Connect a Charger in Eve Control

What should I do if a firmware update through ICU Connect fails?

Please follow the four steps in this knowledge article. 

Here you can find different ways of updating a firmware.
Please check 'Step 2: Update the charger's firmware where required' above.

What should I do if I have questions or problems with the migration?

Please contact Alfen through our support portal and create a question or ICU Connect ticket.

Can I download my transaction history?

You will need to download your charger(s) transactions from the chargers currently in ICU Connect to store them where required, as there will be no access to ICU Connect after 1 December 2026.

From ICU Connect:
How do I export charging stations transactions from ICU Connect?

Local:
How do I download the transactions from a charger using the ACE Service Installer?

Can I still order new chargers with the ICU Connect back office preset?

No, ICU Connect is no longer available for new charging station orders.
When ordering a new Alfen charger, please select ‘Eve Control’.

Starting new chargers on Eve Control means you can use Alfen’s new platform from the outset and do not need to begin a new ICU Connect license shortly before ICU Connect is retired.
If you are ordering additional chargers for an existing ICU Connect environment and need help planning the transition, please contact your Alfen representative or Alfen Support.

Where can I find the manual for Eve Control?

For all step-by-step instructions, including setting up charge cards, connecting to Eve Control, managing users and responsibilities and creating locations, please follow the below link.

Eve Control | Alfen Knowledgebase

Need help?

If you have questions about a new order, your current ICU Connect environment or the upcoming migration, please contact your Alfen representative or Alfen Support.

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