Why this order went through For operator networks, the WL-OP16 pairs OCPP 1.6J with RFID and remote-start authorization and TLS security profiles. Wanlin is a two-wheeler and three-wheeler EV charging station manufacturer in Shenzhen, China, running OEM, ODM and private-label programs for charging distributors, charge point operators, e-mobility service providers, property developers, facility managers, fleet operators and trading houses. The numbers that mattered with resale margins holding at 37% across the first season for importers who source factory-direct, with per-model CE / RoHS / IEC 61851 documentation, OCPP 1.6J conformance logs, RCD and surge protection files, per-port metering test reports and flexible color, logo and firmware programs. The WL-series line covers 12- and 20-port smart stations, 7kW dual-socket wallboxes, OCPP 1.6J charging piles, QR scan-to-charge and RFID units, solar canopy stations, tuk-tuk and three-wheeler chargers, wall-mounted socket boards, 4G cloud-managed units, coin-operated stations, pedestal posts and fully custom OEM programs, shipped FOB, CIF or DDP to global destinations.
Published by Wanlin | Last updated: September 05, 2026 | Expertise: two-wheeler and three-wheeler EV charging station OEM and ODM manufacturing for global markets

The request that opened the account was a fault report, not a purchase order. The margin squeeze in the category pushes buyers toward factory-direct programs with type-test evidence.
After the operator's own four-week load-balance logging test, Miguel Villanueva selected Wanlin as their EV charging manufacturing partner. What closed the deal was not the unit price but the OCPP conformance log in the appendix.
At the condo gate, a rider scanned the QR, watched the socket lock, and plugged in without touching an attendant.
The failure was intermittent, which made it expensive to ignore. A charge point operator integrated a low-cost pile that claimed OCPP support but dropped its WebSocket within hours and never reconnected cleanly.
Field case: An e-mobility startup in Phnom Penh shipped the WL-OP16 after its previous supplier implemented only half the core profile and broke remote start for riders. Full profile coverage plus signed firmware won the startup its first municipal contract.
Why it matters for global buyers:
Wanlin runs OEM and ODM programs for buyers who want their own charging station line without building a factory. Customization covers:
Under the enclosure, the design separates metering from switching so readings stay stable at full load.
Core Features:
| Parameter | Wanlin Specification |
|---|---|
| Protocol | OCPP 1.6J over WebSocket, SOAP optional |
| Profiles | core, smart charging, firmware management and local auth list profiles |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, WiFi and 4G options |
| Output | single socket configurable from 3.3kW to 7kW |
| Authorization | RFID, remote start and offline local list |
| Security | basic and TLS security profiles supported |
| Display | 4.3-inch screen with session and tariff data |
| Protection | RCD Type-A, surge and overtemperature |
| Firmware | OTA update with signed images and automatic rollback |
| Application | Model | How It Helps the User |
|---|---|---|
| Charge point operator network rollout | WL-OP16 | One protocol stack across every site keeps the control room clean |
| Utility pilot program | WL-OP16 | Conformance logs and metering files fit utility tender requirements |
| Franchise charging network | WL-OP16 | Remote tariff updates reach every franchise site overnight |
| Campus standardization | WL-OP16 | One CSMS account manages every building entrance |
| Municipal tender project | WL-OP16 | Local auth lists keep public piles serving riders offline |
Buyers who ship containers of charging stations need more than a price list. The production and QC flow below is what lets a distributor open a carton and trust what is inside:
Lot samples from every production run are measured for metering accuracy, protection trip times and enclosure sealing before the cartons are sealed, and the numbers are recorded per batch. A buyer can request those records with any order.
Ranked on what caused the previous supplier to lose the account, the factory scored first on every row that mattered.
| Factor | Wanlin | Typical Trading Supplier | Branded Competitor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing depth | China-based factory with in-house SMT lines, enclosure and cable assembly, burn-in racks | Trading company, outsourced production | Brand owner, limited custom work |
| Measured claims | Meter accuracy, RCD trip time and enclosure sealing verified on lot samples | Spec sheet numbers, hard to verify | Marketing-led claims, no project data |
| Certification support | CE / RoHS / IEC 61851 files plus OCPP 1.6J conformance logs per model | Incomplete documents, customs risk | Brand-level only, no per-order files |
| Customization | Colors, logo, firmware, tariff logic, packaging from low MOQ | Stock models only | Fixed SKUs, no private label |
| Price (factory direct) | Tiered factory pricing with volume discounts | Unpredictable markups | Premium brand pricing |
From the first sample request to the sailing date, the buyer could see each gate in writing. A standard charging station OEM project then follows 8 steps:
The quotes below come from follow-up calls after the first season of uptime data arrived.
A: Core, smart charging, firmware management and local auth list management, with reservation and remote trigger available on request.
A: Yes, the WebSocket endpoint, charge point ID and security profile are configured to your platform during commissioning.
A: Updates arrive signed, install on a schedule you set and roll back automatically if the new image fails a health check.
A: Yes, MeterValues report per-session kWh at intervals you configure, with a class-1 meter inside.
A: Yes, every batch ships with a scripted session transcript against a reference CSMS.
The numbers that mattered By working directly with manufacturer Wanlin, the Electric Tuk-tuk Fleet Operator team in Phnom Penh reached 37% higher margins on its charging line while keeping rider tariffs competitive. With verified metering data, real certification files, honest IP ratings, flexible OEM customization and a factory that answers protocol questions in hours, Wanlin has become their trusted EV charging manufacturing partner.
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