Charging Standards, Protocols and Communication

CHG 105 delves into the essential standards governing electric vehicle charging, equipping technicians with the knowledge required to diagnose, maintain, and understand advanced charging infrastructure. The curriculum covers key global charging standards, including the Combined Charging System (CCS), the North American Charging Standard (J3400), and CHAdeMO, analyzing their physical interfaces, power delivery methods, and communication layers. A significant focus is placed on ISO 15118 for advanced communication features such as Plug & Charge, and the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) for network management and station-to-backend communication. Through theoretical instruction and practical laboratory exercises, students will develop a robust understanding of interoperability challenges, safety considerations, and the evolving landscape of EV charging technology.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Prerequisites

CHG 101

Course outline

Lectures, virtual labs, and graded assignments — completed in your browser.

01Lesson 1: Introduction to Electric Vehicle Charging Systems and Conceptslecture

02Lesson 2: Fundamentals of AC and DC Charging Principleslecture

03Lesson 3: Overview of the Combined Charging System (CCS) Standardlecture

04Hands-on Lab: Analyzing CCS Communication and Power Flowlab

05Lesson 5: Exploring the J3400 (North American) Charging Standardlecture

06Lesson 6: Understanding the CHAdeMO Charging Standardlecture

07Lesson 7: Introduction to ISO 15118 and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Conceptslecture

08Hands-on Lab: Simulating ISO 15118 Communication Protocolslab

09Lesson 9: Fundamentals of the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP)lecture

10Lesson 10: Advanced OCPP Applications and Network Managementlecture

11Hands-on Lab: Configuring and Monitoring an OCPP-Enabled Charging Stationlab

12Lesson 12: Interoperability Challenges and Future Trends in EV Charginglecture

13Lesson 13: Safety Regulations and Best Practices in Charging Infrastructurelecture

14Capstone Service Project: Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Charging System Anomaliesassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Electric Vehicle Charging Systems and Concepts","Week 2: Lesson 2: Fundamentals of AC and DC Charging Principles","Week 3: Lesson 3: Overview of the Combined Charging System (CCS) Standard","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Analyzing CCS Communication and Power Flow","Week 5: Lesson 5: Exploring the J3400 (North American) Charging Standard","Week 6: Lesson 6: Understanding the CHAdeMO Charging Standard","Week 7: Lesson 7: Introduction to ISO 15118 and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Concepts","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Simulating ISO 15118 Communication Protocols","Week 9: Lesson 9: Fundamentals of the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP)","Week 10: Lesson 10: Advanced OCPP Applications and Network Management","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Configuring and Monitoring an OCPP-Enabled Charging Station","Week 12: Lesson 12: Interoperability Challenges and Future Trends in EV Charging","Week 13: Lesson 13: Safety Regulations and Best Practices in Charging Infrastructure","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Charging System Anomalies"]