We continue our XL-Connect Interview Series with a conversation featuring Joan Carles Artigau (Project Manager, IDIADA), recorded at the University of Florence.
In this interview, we explore the importance of advanced testing in enabling reliable and interoperable bidirectional charging systems. Joan Carles explains how the IDIADA Multi-Charging Test System (MCTS) provides a controlled hardware-in-the-loop environment to emulate both electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. This enables thorough validation of AC, DC, and bidirectional power flow under repeatable and safe conditions.
The discussion also addresses key interoperability challenges, including the maturity of standards such as ISO 15118-20, dependencies on backend systems, and the difficulty of reproducing real-world grid conditions in a laboratory environment. In addition, the interview highlights how test results feed directly into system improvements, firmware development, and the evolution of future mobility standards.
Watch the full interview below.
