EV Charging Station and Infrastructure Testing
Testing and Certification of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
EV Charging Station and Infrastructure Testing
Testing and Certification of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
EV Charging Station and Infrastructure Testing
In today’s era of e-mobility, the number of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to rise, along with the variety of EVs and charging stations. By 2030, the number of charge points in Europe is expected to grow with an estimated 40 million chargers needed across China, Europe, and the United States. To enable this successful growth in e-mobility, it is not only essential to have a robust EV charging infrastructure – the charging experience for the user also needs to be seamless, secure, and safe. Thorough testing of all components plays a key role in making that happen.
Leveraging 100 years of experience in automotive testing and certification, DEKRA offers one of the most comprehensive end-to-end testing for the EV charging ecosystem. Our evaluations cover all critical aspects, including interoperability, conformance, electrical safety, wireless communication, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), reliability, performance, and cybersecurity.
This extensive expertise allows a thorough assessment and provides manufacturers and operators with information on whether chargers and their components meet the highest standards and comply with international regulations.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Testing
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations face several risks, including electrical faults, overheating, electromagnetic interference, and cybersecurity threats. DEKRA addresses these challenges by thoroughly examining EV charging stations from every direction. Testing from EV Charging Stations to Vehicles, Vehicles to EV Charging Stations, and EV Charging Stations to Grid Connections provides a comprehensive safety assessment, ensuring system reliability and regulatory compliance, verifying interoperability, and optimizing performance across the entire EV charging ecosystem.
EV Charging Station to Vehicle
With our Electric Vehicle Charging Station Testing services, the charging station is testing on many aspects. This includes charging performance testing, reliability testing, and ensuring the safety and interoperability of the connection. Our testing verifies that the charging station can deliver consistent and reliable power to the EV under various conditions.
Vehicle to EV Charging Station
This interface focuses on the vehicle's ability to communicate and interact with the charging station. DEKRA conducts charging tests and functional safety tests to help manufacturers validate the compatibility of their vehicles with various charging stations. This testing is crucial for confirming that EVs can connect to, communicate, and receive power from different charging stations seamlessly.
EV Charging Station to Grid Connection
We test the charging station connection to the power grid, ensuring that it complies with regulatory requirements and maintains electrical safety. This includes grid compliance testing and power quality testing, which are vital for integrating EV charging stations into the existing power infrastructure without causing disruptions or safety hazards.
Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Charging Station Testing Services
DEKRA provides charging station testing and certification services for all types of electric vehicles. This also covers charging station testing for home use and heavy-duty applications, such as electric buses and trucks. In addition, charging station tests are conducted for fast charging stations, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems, induction charging systems, and interoperability with back office systems.
Conformity tests ensure that all components which form part of the charging process can communicate with each other. This includes the vehicle, the charging station, and the back office. Effective communication is absolutely essential. This ensures that the right amount of current is supplied to the right vehicle and that the right energy tariff is charged to the user.
The ISO/IEC 15118 standard applies to electronic communication in charging equipment. Another relevant test in this field is the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) test, developed by the Open Charge Alliance. The OCPP protocol is used on a worldwide scale for the correct exchange of information between the charging system and the operator’s management system. With the advent of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and smart charging applications, the importance of harmonized communication protocols continues to grow.
DEKRA provides a comprehensive range of services for testing EV charging stations and infrastructure, ensuring high standards of safety, performance, and compliance. As a global player in the automotive industry, DEKRA leverages extensive expertise and a robust network of specialized testing facilities worldwide. Renowned for its dedication to vehicle safety and quality our services encompass thorough evaluations of interoperability, electrical safety, EMC, reliability, performance, and cybersecurity. This global reach and technical proficiency solidify our role as a pivotal partner in advancing the EV ecosystem.
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