The EVCC is a critical component in electric vehicles
The EVCC is a critical component in electric vehicles (EVs) as it manages communication between vehicle systems and charging infrastructures.
The Electric Vehicles Communication Controller (EVCC) is a critical component in electric vehicles (EVs) responsible for managing communication between various vehicle systems, charging infrastructure, and external networks.
Importance of EVCC
- Integration and Coordination: EVCCs facilitate seamless integration and coordination between different vehicle systems such as battery management, powertrain, and charging systems. This ensures efficient operation and optimal performance of the EV.
- Charging Management: EVCCs play a crucial role in managing the charging process, including communication with charging stations or infrastructure, monitoring battery status, and controlling charging parameters. This helps optimize charging times, ensure safety, and extend battery life.
- Diagnostic and Maintenance: EVCCs facilitate diagnostic functions by continuously monitoring vehicle systems and detecting faults or abnormalities. This enables proactive maintenance and troubleshooting, reducing downtime and ensuring reliability.
- Data Connectivity: EVCCs provide connectivity capabilities, allowing EVs to communicate with external networks, cloud-based services, and smart infrastructure. This enables features such as remote vehicle monitoring, over-the-air updates, and integration with smart grid technologies.
Functions of EVCC
- Communication Protocol Management: EVCCs manage communication protocols between the vehicle and external systems, ensuring compatibility and interoperability.
- Charging Control: EVCCs control the charging process, including authentication, power delivery, and safety features such as overcurrent and overvoltage protection.
- Data Exchange: EVCCs exchange data with external systems, including battery status, charging history, and vehicle telemetry, enabling real-time monitoring and analytics.
- Security: EVCCs implement security measures to protect vehicle communication and data exchange from unauthorized access or cyber threats, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of information.
Our Solution
The Sensata Technologies Electric Vehicle Communication Controller (EVCC) is a flexible, turnkey solution that ensures safe and compliant communication with the EV charging station targeting commercial vehicles with key features such as:
- Autosar embedded software.
- Plug and Charge (PnC) capability, allowing vehicles to be authenticated simply by plugging in the inlet, thus starting the charging process.
In summary, EVCCs play a crucial role in enabling efficient, safe, and interconnected electric mobility, facilitating seamless communication between electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and external networks.
