DEKRA Deploys Keysight EV / EVSE Charging Test Solutions in Europe’s First CharIN CCS Test System Laboratory

Introduction

The e-mobility market is evolving at full speed, with the latest European Council confirming the phasing-out of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2035. While most charging still happens at home or work, we expect more public charging points with faster chargers are necessary to support the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and fight the range anxiety of users. The charging infrastructure must expand to support the growth of the sales of EVs

Consumers expect to recharge their EVs just as quickly as refilling their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles with gasoline or diesel. This technological change means that the charging process needs to be convenient. Consumers should not be worried about EV compatibility with a charging station or electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Charging should be seamless and fast as possible

DEKRA is a leading vehicle inspection and market leader for end-to-end testing and certification of EVs and EVSEs according to all global charging standards, including Combined Charging System (CCS), CHAdeMO, EVReady, and Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP). DEKRA’s unique capability includes end-to-end communication and charging performance testing up to 360 kW at any environmental condition, such as exposure to winter and summer temperatures and severe electromagnetic disturbances

Services for e-mobility are in use for a range of products — from electric vehicles and charging stations to individual battery cells — and from cables to inverters and connectors. These services address safety, EMC, and cybersecurity.

The CharIN e.V. association defines requirements related to the CCS standards as global standards. The association promotes the publication of harmonized conformance and interoperability test specifications for all types of EVs and EVSEs.

As Keysight is a core member of CharIN e.V., we offer expertise in measurement technology and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing. Keysight experts work alongside automakers,  EVSE manufacturers and providers, and test facilities in a focus group study to keep current with the evolving legislative and standard requirements in the automotive industry. Keysight also offers training and consultancy on interoperability testing.

VERISCO, now part of Keysight Technologies, designs and develops highly modular and automated test solutions to verify smart charging systems. The key objective is to advance the interoperability of such complex systems to deliver reliable, secure, and seamless EV charging experiences for customers. Keysight's interdisciplinary engineering team continuously contributes to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It supports open test platforms such as the International ISO 15118 Testing Symposium and CharIN Testivals.

Organization

DEKRA Certification BV, Netherlands

Challenges

• Inconsistent quality and charging test routine

• Automated interoperable charging test system

EV Charging Test Solutions

• Scienlab Charging Discovery System (CDS) Series

• Scienlab Charging Discover

Results

• DEKRA is the first CharIN CCS test system (CCTS) test laboratories for conformance testing and interoperability certification