Vector has introduced the new hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test system vCTS.performance.
This scalable test system was developed in collaboration with EA Elektro-Automatik for testing the charging communication between electric vehicles (EV) and supply equipment (EVSE). It meets the demanding power requirements of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), while also supporting all major charging standards. The system is now available.
Reliable interoperability for high-power charging processes
The vCTS.performance is a comprehensive HIL test system to ensure conformity and interoperability in charging communication between EVs and EVSEs. With scalable DC charging power of up to 3.84MW, the system supports realistic load and endurance testing under real-world conditions. This ensures that both EVs and EVSEs meet the charging communication standards and function reliably.
Megawatt charging: the key to the electrification of commercial vehicles
The electrification of commercial vehicles is a key step towards a sustainable future. The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) plays a central role in this transition by significantly reducing charging times and maximising the efficiency and availability of commercial vehicles. The vCTS.performance from Vector is specifically designed to meet these demanding power requirements.
About the vCTS.performance
- Powerful and scalable: provides up to 3.84MW DC charging power, scalable in 60kW increments
- Comprehensive testing capabilities: supports all common charging standards, including CCS, MCS, NACS, GB/T and CHAdeMO
- Energy-efficient: regenerative charging with energy feedback to the grid at an efficiency of over 96%
- Seamless integration: optimised for running the CANoe Test Package EV and EVSE, including integration into the vTESTstudio workflow
“With vCTS.performance, Vector sets new standards for high-power charging tests for electric vehicles and makes a significant contribution to the advancement and validation of charging communication in electromobility,” says Jan Großmann, Product Manager for vCTS.performance at Vector.
Integration into Vector’s existing product portfolio
The vCTS.performance expands Vector’s existing product portfolio, which already includes a wide range of solutions for electromobility. Among them is the vCTS – a configurable test system with 30kW DC power output, which was specifically developed for testing charging communication.
Its flexible cassette system technology allows quick adaptation to different charging standards. In addition to MCS, the vCTS supports all major charging standards and offers a compact, mobile solution for communication testing.
