RESEARCH PAPER
Charger Tester Solution with Embedded SelfTest Architecture for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Diagnostics
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Poznan University of Technology, Poland
A – Conceptualization; B – Methodology; C – Software; D – Validation; E – Formal analysis; F – Investigation; G – Resources; H – Data curation; I – Writing – original draft; J – Writing – review & editing; K – Visualization; L – Supervision; M – Project administration; N – Funding acquisition
Submission date: 2026-07-24
Final revision date: 2026-09-02
Acceptance date: 2026-09-28
Online publication date: 2026-10-05
KEYWORDS
MaintenanceCharger TesterElectric Vehicle Supply EquipmentAutonomous DiagnosticsFault DetectionArtificial Power Electronics Load
TOPICS
ABSTRACT
The article presents an engineering concept for diagnostic testing and fault detection in electric vehicle charging systems, supported by a review of relevant design and testing meth-odologies. Particular emphasis is placed on a simulation-driven concept that incorporates an integrated self-diagnostic system with an internal test module. This proposed architecture enables automated evaluation of the operational status of power electronic components within the charger's structure. Its primary goal is to enhance system reliability and ensure safe operation for users, while minimizing the need for external maintenance. The paper also addresses key challenges and practical considerations in implementing such a system, outlining potential benefits, such as simplified technical support, and limitations, including integration costs and scalability. Additionally, the article compares charging parameters for the developed testers with those from a simplified lithium-ion battery simulation model.
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