AFIR ISO 15118-20: A Path to Reliable Interoperability
Conference
2026-06-03 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Tester et Adapter
Présentation
The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) sets a new baseline for EV charging in Europe, mandating broad network availability, transparent payment methods, and seamless interoperability. While these requirements appear regulatory on the surface, their technical implications run deep: AFIR effectively pushes ISO 15118-20 communication, secure identification, advanced control functions, and grid-friendly behaviour into the critical path of EVSE and CPO development.
However, most charging infrastructures are still validated in isolated workflows: communication tests on one side, electrical and grid-interaction tests on another; which increases integration risks and delays. As AFIR compliance becomes mandatory, manufacturers, operators, and integrators need assurance that EVSE systems behave correctly across the entire chain: signalling, power delivery, cybersecurity, metrology, robustness to disturbances, and interoperability with diverse vehicles and backends.
This presentation outlines a structured approach to AFIR readiness built around modern, automated charging test environments. It shows how combining conformance and interoperability testing (ISO 15118-2/-20 and IEC 61851-23), EV/EVSE interface emulation, and AC/grid emulation enables a unified test workflow that exposes issues early, reduces regression cycles, and validates both functional and regulatory requirements. Real-world examples illustrate typical failure modes seen across EV/EVSE combinations and the test strategies required to capture them before deployment.
Attendees will gain a clear view of what AFIR actually demands in practice, how ISO 15118-20 fits into the compliance roadmap, and how integrated test methodologies can derisk development, accelerate certification, and prepare charging infrastructures for the next phase of bidirectional and grid-interactive services.
