Audi has established a state-of-the-art electric-charging test lab at its Ingolstadt location, which allows the firm to replicate international charging circumstances. Audi can now test its electric cars as though they were charging in China, the US, or other foreign markets, regardless of whether they are running at 50 or 60 hertz or 110 or 230 volts. The knowledge acquired has a direct impact on car development, guaranteeing that Audi consumers have a flawless charging experience everywhere.
Earlier this year, Audi became one of the first automakers to use a grid simulator that could be adjusted in different ways. The Technical Development division can test charging stations from many nations under their different voltage and grid settings thanks to this state-of-the-art equipment. The simulator, which was created in partnership with Bosch Rexroth and Schmidbaur, allows field testing that mimics actual conditions from different sales regions.
The new 500 kW system, which was created especially for Audi, provides frequencies between 40 and 65 hertz and voltages between 100 and 540 volts. It is compatible with a variety of international standards and supports single-, two-, three-, and split-phase networks.
Audi engineers can modify vehicle software to improve performance and charging station compatibility by carrying out these tests on-site. This method lowers expenses while increasing charging efficiency by minimizing the need for extensive testing abroad. Audi drivers everywhere should anticipate quicker, more dependable charging that is adapted to their local grid circumstances as a consequence.