ISO 15118 Conformity Tests for Electric Vehicles: Efficient, Automated, Comparable
- Automotives
- E-Mobility
- SIL Testing
- Homologation
05:56min
Overview
Electromobility is developing rapidly – and with it, the requirements for interoperability and efficient test processes are increasing. Manufacturers are under pressure to shorten time-to-market and keep testing costs under control. In our video, we show you how the dSPACE Conformance Test Suite significantly accelerates the development and testing of ISO 15118-compliant charging communication for electric vehicles in a modern software-in-the-loop (SIL) environment.
AutomationDesk ensures smooth, complete conformance testing – without any hardware dependencies. We show how predefined ISO 15118 and CharIN test cases are executed, how detailed test reports are generated, and how communication and timing problems, such as delayed messages, are quickly detected and analyzed. With innovative user hooks, developers can flexibly adapt system behavior and repeat tests in a targeted manner to quickly locate and resolve compliance issues.
This guarantees consistent software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop tests with identical test definitions. It avoids duplication of work and enables direct comparability of results. Automated regression tests in CI pipelines are also supported – a major advantage for teams that want to detect errors early on and start homologation with more certainty. The video is aimed at electric vehicle OEMs, charge control developers and test engineers looking for a smart, cost-effective, and practical conformance test strategy.
Hosts
Lukas Schiermeier
Project Engineer, Engineering Services & Predevelopment, dSPACE
Sophia Volmering
Application Engineer SIL Simulation, dSPACE
FAQ
Q1: What is conformance testing in a software-in-the-loop (SIL) environment?
A1: Conformance testing in SIL validates that an implementation complies with standards such as ISO 15118 without requiring physical hardware. It enables early, cost-efficient testing on a PC or virtual machine.
Q2: Why is conformance testing critical for ISO 15118-based EV charging systems?
A2: ISO 15118 allows implementation flexibility, which can lead to interoperability issues. Conformance testing ensures consistent, communication between vehicles and charging infrastructure that is compliant with standards.
Q3: What types of tests are included in the demonstrated conformance test suite?
A3: The test suite includes hundreds of pre-built test cases derived from ISO 15118 and the CharIN test catalog. These cover communication behavior, timing, and protocol compliance.
Q4: How does AutomationDesk support conformance testing workflows?
A4: AutomationDesk manages test execution, simulation control, result evaluation, and automated report generation. It supports both manual analysis and automated regression testing.
Q5: What are user hooks and why are they important?
A5: User hooks allow run-time configuration changes within a test sequence. They help analyze failures and adjust system behavior without modifying the test structure.
Q6: How does SIL conformance testing support homologation?
A6: By identifying and resolving most issues at an early stage, SIL conformance testing reduces risk and effort during later homologation and certification phases.
