The primary
EVSE functionality includes:
- Regulated electrical current - makes sure that the best
possible current is provided and falls within the maximum current the EV can
handle.
- AC/DC residual current detection (RCD)
- Relay and contactor drive and latched contact detection
- Energy metering
- Automatic disconnect - when a hardware fault is detected, the
power is shut off, to avoid risks like battery damage, an electrical short, or a
fire.
- Safety lock-out feature - prevents current from flowing when
the charger is not connected to an EV.
An EVSE control system mainly consists
of auxiliary power stage, off-board AC/DC high power stage (only in DC charging
stations), energy metering, AC and DC residual current detection, isolation monitor
unit, relays and contactors with drive, two-way communication, and service and user
interfaces.