In May, the ElaadNL Testlab hosted the third edition of the BuildZero Test Event. Together with ENI and BMWT, ElaadNL brought together manufacturers of electric construction equipment, charging stations and battery systems to test different combinations in practice.
Over the course of three days, 12 different vehicle-charger combinations were tested. The focus was on interoperability, charging protocols and smart charging. The results show the continued development of electric construction equipment and the corresponding charging infrastructure.
Eleven of the twelve vehicle-charger combinations were able to charge successfully. Ten combinations worked immediately, while one required minor adjustments during testing to successfully complete the charging session. This shows that different vehicles and charging solutions are already able to work well together in many cases. Thanks to the presence of test engineers from all participating manufacturers, minor adjustments could be made quickly where needed.
Three out of four vehicles or battery systems for which the protocol preference was determined prioritised ISO 15118-2. This protocol offers additional possibilities, including pausing and delaying charging sessions. This is particularly valuable at construction sites where available grid capacity may be limited.
During the event, several smart charging profiles were tested. Most of the tested combinations were able to successfully complete these profiles. Two vehicle-charger combinations were also successfully tested for delaying and pausing charging. This demonstrates how smart charging can help make more efficient use of available grid capacity.
The results confirm the value of testing together. By bringing manufacturers of vehicles, charging infrastructure and battery systems together, we gain valuable insights into how different systems interact in practice and can address areas for improvement at an early stage.
The next steps are already in sight. Future tests will focus on Site Energy Management Systems, MCS charging, Double Gun charging and further smart charging applications for heavy-duty electric equipment.
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