Vector vCTS.performance test system for megawatt charging

Vector has introduced its hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test system: vCTS.performance. This powerful, scalable system was developed in collaboration with EA Elektro-Automatik for testing the charging communication between electric vehicles (EVs) and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). It meets the demanding power requirements of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) while also supporting all major charging standards, including CCS, MCS, NACS, GB/T and CHAdeMO.

The system is designed to ensure conformity and interoperability in charging communication between EVs and EVSEs. With DC charging power of up to 3.84 MW, scalable in 60 kW increments, it supports realistic load and endurance testing under real-world conditions.

The system provides regenerative charging with energy feedback to the grid at an efficiency of over 96%, according to the company. It is optimised for running the CANoe Test Package EV and EVSE, including integration into the vTESTstudio workflow.

The system expands Vector’s existing product portfolio, which already includes a wide range of solutions for electromobility.