Keysight Technologies has introduced two electric vehicle charging test systems aimed at supporting high-power and megawatt-level charging development, as automakers and infrastructure providers prepare for heavier-duty electric transport and increasingly complex global standards.
The company said the new SL2600A Megawatt Charging Discovery System and the enhanced SL1047A Scienlab Charging Discovery System are designed to validate charging performance, safety and interoperability at voltages and currents reaching up to 1,500 volts and 1,500 amperes. Both platforms support a wide range of international charging standards, including Megawatt Charging System (MCS), Combined Charging System (CCS), ISO 15118, China’s GB/T, CHAdeMO and the North American Charging Standard (NACS).
Demand for such testing capabilities is rising as electrification expands beyond passenger cars into heavy-duty trucks, buses and industrial fleets, where higher power levels and evolving standards increase development risks. Industry participants say inadequate validation can lead to delays, costly redesigns and inconsistent real-world charging performance.
The SL2600A system is targeted at next-generation megawatt charging applications, enabling validation of both electric vehicles and charging stations within a single modular platform. Keysight said the architecture is designed to be upgradable, allowing manufacturers to adapt to future standards as charging ecosystems evolve.
The upgraded SL1047A Scienlab Charging Discovery System focuses on software-defined scalability. It can be deployed initially at 400 amperes and 1,000 volts and expanded through software upgrades to 800 amperes and 1,500 volts, without requiring hardware replacement. The system supports full GB/T 2024 compliance, which Keysight said enables worldwide conformance and interoperability testing.
From the user side, charging infrastructure providers see standards compliance as critical from the outset. “The partnership with Keysight helps ensure infrastructure meets standards requirements from initial deployment,” said Luis Hurtado, chief technology officer at Milence.
Keysight executives said the transition to megawatt charging marks a turning point for the industry. “The transition to high-power and megawatt-level charging represents a pivotal moment for the EV industry,” said Thomas Goetzl, vice president and general manager of Keysight’s Automotive & Energy Solutions, pointing to the need for robust validation tools as standards and power levels continue to advance.
