AllCharge™ – a user-centric solution for traction and charging

The key purpose of the powertrain of an electric vehicle is to provide adequate driving power and sufficient energy to fulfil the range request of the driver. The question when, where and how to charge the battery gets increasingly in focus. Maximizing the degree of freedom to charge compatible to different AC and DC power levels at any charging point is an important step to strengthen the attractiveness of electric vehicles. Furthermore vehicles with 60–100 kWh battery capacity can only be operated with appropriate high charging power (> 100 kW) at longer distances. Nevertheless it´s also important to provide highest charging efficiency for the majority of typical charging events at 3 to 11 kW. A useful functionality of an electric vehicle is also to provide 230 V AC electric power to devices anywhere (V2D). Just as well electric power of the battery can be used to shave peak loads of the power grid applying (V2G). This integration contributes to smart grid features but also requires compatibility of an electric vehicle to classical electric installation at optimal cost. The Continental AllCharge System offers a forward-looking technology.