Assuring Reliability and Interoperability for EV Charging
The success of electric mobility depends on a reliable, safe, and interoperable charging ecosystem. From public fast chargers to home charging points, every component must communicate flawlessly with vehicles while maintaining electrical and cybersecurity integrity.
BQCIS provides full-scope testing and certification services aligned with IEC 61851 (electrical safety) and ISO 15118 (Plug & Charge communication). Our laboratories verify both the electrical performance and digital interoperability of charging systems, ensuring safe energy transfer and consistent user experience across brands and regions.
Services include interoperability validation, grid-impact assessment, and cybersecurity verification for charging stations, cables, and software platforms—building consumer confidence and enabling large-scale deployment of connected, grid-smart infrastructure.
Key Testing & Verification Activities
Key Benefits of Charging Infrastructure Testing
Universal Interoperability
Ensures every EV can charge safely and reliably on any compliant station through verified ISO 15118 protocol conformance.
Enhanced Grid Stability
Validates power-quality performance to avoid overloads, harmonics, or disruptions to utility networks during peak demand.
Safety & Cybersecurity Assurance
Confirms electrical and digital protection systems guard users and vehicles against faults, surges, or cyberattacks.
Faster Market Access
Independent certification expedites regulatory approval and builds consumer trust in next-generation charging networks.
Success Story
Interoperability Testing Resolves Major Charging Failure
A charging-station manufacturer discovered its fast chargers failed with specific EV models due to mis-implemented handshake logic.
BQCIS executed accelerated ISO 15118 interoperability testing using a full vehicle-matrix simulator, pinpointing a firmware parsing error within the Plug & Charge initialization sequence.
The vendor deployed an OTA patch within days, restoring 100 % compatibility network-wide and avoiding multimillion-dollar recall costs. Post-update verification confirmed flawless interoperability across all major EV platforms.