With over 12 years of specialized experience and more dozens of experts worldwide, we provide comprehensive services to electric vehicle manufacturers, charging station producers, and suppliers across multiple stages of development, ensuring cutting-edge solutions that meet the highest international standards for safety, performance, and interoperability.
From the initial concept to market deployment, we support your journey with advanced testing facilities, comprehensive certification services, and deep technical expertise in international charging standards.
Global Reach & Technical Excellence
Our global presence ensures comprehensive support for international projects, with local expertise and understanding of regional requirements and standards.
Regional Expertise
- European charging standards and regulations
- North American market requirements
- Asian-Pacific regional compliance
- International certification support
Technical Support
- 24/7 technical assistance
- Remote testing capabilities
- On-site engineering support
- Training and knowledge transfer
Our accreditation demonstrates technical competence and high-quality testing processes, supporting the self-declaration process for CE marking and providing the Applus+ Mark as part of our comprehensive certification process.
Development & Engineering
Market Research & Strategy
- Charging infrastructure market studies
- Technology trend analysis
- Competitive landscape assessment
Prototype Development
- Concept validation and feasibility studies
- Design validation plan and test case creation
- Hardware and software integration
- Performance optimization
- Safety system implementation
Component Testing & Validation
- Individual component performance testing
- Test bench validation
- System integration validation
- Durability and reliability assessment
- Environmental condition testing
Testing & Certification
As an accredited testing laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025) and certification body (ISO/IEC 17065), Applus+ delivers comprehensive testing and certification services across the entire spectrum of electric vehicle charging technologies.
From international standards compliance and advanced high-power testing capabilities up to 500kW, to cutting-edge mobile simulation systems and specialized applications for both light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles, we ensure your charging solutions meet the highest global standards.
International Standards Compliance
- IEC 61851-1: General requirements for conductive EV charging systems
- IEC 61851-21-2: EMC requirements for conductive EV charging systems
- IEC 61851-23: DC EV charging systems
- IEC 61851-24: Digital communications for DC EV charging systems
- CHAdeMO Certified: We are an official CHAdeMO certification body, providing complete testing and certification services for this DC charging standard
- UL 2594
- UL 2202
- CSA C22.2 NO. 280
- CSA C22.2 NO. 346
Advanced Testing Capabilities
EMC & Electrical Safety Testing
- Power electronics testing up to 500 kW
- First laboratory in Spain accredited for high-power EMC testing
- Semi-anechoic EMC chamber with 10-meter measurement distance
- 7-meter diameter turntable for large charging systems
Conformance Testing
- Protocol compliance verification
- Comprehensive safety and functionality verification
- All charging protocols (CCS, NACS, CHAdeMO, GB/T, MCS)
- Advanced charging functions like ISO15118-20
More than 1,000 test cases based on:
- Worldwide charging standards
- Applus+ knowhow
- Taylor-made solutions
Interoperability Testing
- Cross-platform compatibility validation
- In-laboratory and in-field testing
- Multi-standard charging verification
- Real-world scenario against most relevant charging manufacturers
Performance & Reliability Testing
- Charging efficiency measurements
- Thermal performance at extreme conditions analysis
- Long-term durability testing
- Environmental stress testing
Charging Simulator: MCTS
Our advanced Modular Charging Test System (MCTS) provides comprehensive charging system validation for EV and EVSE.
Modular and customizable system to meet the needs of the test engineer
EV and EVSE emulation capability for worldwide standards
Pre-defined regulatory test cases for ease of use and validation
Our simulators enable comprehensive testing of charging communication between electric vehicles and charging stations, essential for validating basic and advanced functions of EV charging systems during the development and certification process.
Light-Duty & Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles
Passenger Vehicle Charging
- AC charging systems (Level 1 & 2)
- DC fast charging validation
- Home charging solutions
- Public charging infrastructure
Commercial Light Vehicles
- Fleet charging optimization
- Workplace charging solutions
- Multi-vehicle charging systems
- Smart charging integration
Commercial Heavy-Duty Applications
- High-power charging systems (500kW)
- ACD bus and truck charging infrastructure
- Depot charging optimization
- Megawatt charging system (MCS) development and validation with MCTS
Specialized Heavy-Duty Solutions
- Mining and construction vehicle charging
- Port and logistics charging systems
- Marine and aerospace applications
- Industrial vehicle electrification
Emerging Charging Standards
NACS (North American Charging Standard)
- Market transition Support
- Protocol compliance verification
- NACS connector testing and validation
- Worldwide interoperability tests
Next-Generation Technologies
- Wireless charging system testing
- Ultra-fast charging validation
- Bidirectional charging (V2G/V2H)
- Smart grid integration