EV Lab can offer a number of services based on the laboratories infrastructure (see technical specifications) and the specialized expertise and skills of
the EV Lab researchers.
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Electric measurements and analysis
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EV lab can investigate the electrical connection between the electric vehicle battery and the electric network to which it connects. EV Lab can record and
analyze data in the following studies:
1. User charging patterns - Understanding user charging behavior
2. Charging efficiency - Quantifying energy losses from outlet to battery
3. Power quality impacts – Uncover any adverse effects caused by EV charging
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Infrastructure interoperability testing
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EV lab staff has a strong history in interoperability studies investigating the compatibility between EV, Cable and EVSE. This service includes:
1. Interoperability testing – Is a certain component (EV,EVSE,Cable) compatible with other components.
2. Conformance testing – does a certain component conform to a certain standard.
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Smart grid integration
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EV lab infrastructure and staff have been part of numerous smart grid projects. In such projects it has been proven that the EV, with certain enabling
technology, can be used as an active resource to support the power system. EV lab can be used in studies on:
1. Distribution level integration – The EVs role in the local-scale power network
2. System-wide integration – The EVs role on a system-wide scale
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Emerging EV technologies test and development
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EV lab aims to cover research and development on the electric components and technologies important to the operation, performance and cost of the electric
vehicle. The lab holds equipment and competences useful for studies within:
1. Battery – The components that connect to and manages the battery
2. Propulsion – The components part of the vehicles propulsion system
3. Ancillary – Other electric systems in the vehicle
Case: Nissan, Power and energy services testing
PowerLabDK/EV Lab infrastructure was used by Nissan in connection with the 2nd V2X Forum, 2014. Nissan used EV Lab to demonstrate Nissan V2G technology to a
large professional audience.
The demonstration consisted of the Nissan leaf and e-NV200 providing power to PowerFlexHouse (office building) through an Alir power DC charging unit.
