{"id":5062,"date":"2025-07-25T15:44:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T13:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecity.solarisbus.com\/?post_type=baza-wiedzy&#038;p=5062"},"modified":"2025-07-25T15:44:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T13:44:50","slug":"iso-15118-how-a-bus-talks-to-a-charger","status":"publish","type":"baza-wiedzy","link":"https:\/\/ecity.solarisbus.com\/en\/knowledge-base\/iso-15118-how-a-bus-talks-to-a-charger","title":{"rendered":"ISO 15118 \u2013 how a bus talks to a charger"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ISO 15118 is an international standard that governs the way electric vehicles communicate with charging stations. <\/strong>It defines how devices should automatically recognize each other, exchange data, and manage the charging process\u2014making it smooth, safe, and intelligent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Importantly, ISO 15118 standardizes vehicle-to-charger communication using PLC (Power Line Communication) technology. Although commonly referred to as \u201ca single connection,\u201d DC charging actually involves two power conductors (+ and -) and three separate lines for communication: CP, PP, and PE. All of this is integrated into one cable set\u2014no cards, logins, or extra steps required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vehicle can send a digital certificate to the station (known as Plug &amp; Charge), and if verified, the charging session starts automatically. During the process, systems continue exchanging information: adjusting power, monitoring battery status, and reporting data to the operator. It&#8217;s worth noting that Plug &amp; Charge is still a relatively new feature and not required for ISO 15118-compliant charging. Currently, it&#8217;s more commonly used in passenger vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ecity.solarisbus.com\/en\/e-mobility\/iso-15118-the-communication-standard-between-bus-and-charger\">Read more about the language buses and chargers use to communicate >><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISO 15118 is an international standard that governs the way electric vehicles communicate with charging stations. 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