METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONVERTING STANDALONE EV CHARGING STATIONS INTO INTELLIGENT STATIONS WITH REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS CONNECTIVITY AND CONTROL

An adapter for converting a dumb charger into a smart charger comprises a first input interface for interconnecting the adapter with a first charging connector of the dumb charger. A second input interface interconnects the adapter with a second charging connector of an electric vehicle. A wireless communications interface provides wireless connectivity to the adapter. Control circuitry interconnects the first input interface with the second input to provide a power connection for selectively providing a charging signal from the first input interface to the second input interface responsive to commands received over the wireless communications interface.