ABB Files Patent for Dynamic EVSE Controller to Optimize Electric Vehicle Charging
Time:2026-05-21 Browse: 0
Lead: ABB Electric Mobility has filed a patent for a novel controller unit designed to manage Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), enabling dynamic determination of control schemes based on equipment configuration. The patent, titled “Controller Unit for Controlling Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, EVSE, EV Charging Infrastructure, and Method for Controlling EV Charging Infrastructure”, was filed on July 2025 and published under CN121340973A by China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).
Patent Overview
The patented controller unit provides an intelligent method to control EVSE hardware and optimize charging operations dynamically:
Hardware detection: The controller unit includes a processing unit configured to detect one or more hardware modules within the EVSE.
Configuration assessment: Based on the detected modules, the processing unit determines the configuration of the EVSE, including detailed hardware data.
Dynamic control scheme: The controller selects and applies an optimal control routine from stored routines based on the detected configuration.
Network-enabled updates: The controller unit supports installation and updates of control routines via a network interface, ensuring continuous adaptability to evolving EVSE hardware or operational requirements.
Significance
This technology allows EVSE to automatically adapt its control logic according to the hardware it hosts, offering several benefits:
Enhanced operational flexibility and efficiency for EV charging stations
Simplified integration of new or upgraded EVSE hardware without manual reprogramming
Support for scalable and future-proof EV charging infrastructure
Industry Implications
As EV adoption accelerates globally, ABB’s patented solution could streamline EVSE management and enhance the reliability and intelligence of charging networks. By dynamically tailoring control schemes, operators can optimize performance, reduce downtime, and simplify maintenance, paving the way for smarter, more adaptive EV charging infrastructure.
