Vector has introduced vCTS.performance, a hardware-in-the-loop test system for verifying charging communication between electric vehicles (EVs) and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Developed with EA Elektro-Automatik, the system supports high-power charging scenarios aligned with the Megawatt Charging System and other major standards.
Testing charging communication at high power
vCTS.performance is a HIL test system designed to check conformity and interoperability in EV to EVSE charging communication. It provides scalable dc charging power up to 3.84 MW, enabling load and endurance tests that reflect real charging conditions.
The goal is to confirm that vehicles and charging equipment meet applicable communication requirements and operate consistently.
Megawatt charging for commercial EVs
Megawatt charging system (MCS) capability is intended to reduce charging time for heavy-duty electric vehicles and improve fleet utilization. vCTS.performance is built to supply the power levels needed for MCS-based testing while still supporting other standards.
vCTS.performance features include:
- Scalable power: Up to 3.84 MW of dc charging power, adjustable in 60-kW steps
- Standards support: CCS, MCS, NACS, GB/T, and CHAdeMO
- Regenerative operation: Energy feedback to the grid with efficiency above 96%
- Tool integration: Designed to run the CANoe Test Package EV and EVSE and integrate with vTESTstudio workflows
vCTS.performance extends Vector’s charging test lineup, which includes the vCTS system for charging communication tests at up to 30-kW dc. The vCTS uses a cassette-based setup to switch between charging standards and provides a compact option for communication testing across MCS and other formats.
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