Adaptive Hardware Could Change How EV Chargers Are Designed

As electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure expands in India, manufacturers face challenges that software-only updates cannot fully address. With varying grid conditions, evolving standards, and ... Read original →

Vanix Technologies’ use of AMD’s Zynq Adaptive SoC in its EV charger marks a shift from rigid hardware to a software-hardware co-design paradigm in charging infrastructure. By leveraging FPGA for critical safety functions and ARM cores for networking, the system enables over-the-air updates, addressing limitations of fixed hardware in adapting to varying grid conditions and evolving standards. This innovation pressures upstream FPGA and embedded processor vendors to enhance modularity, while downstream players are pushed toward intelligent, remotely manageable systems. Regulatory shifts, such as evolving IEC 61851 and ISO 15118 standards, increase compliance complexity; Vanix’s approach mitigates costly rework. As India expands its EV ecosystem, similar architectures may gain traction globally, challenging established players like Bosch and Schneider. Within 12–24 months, if widely adopted, this design could redefine industry norms, accelerating integration between smart grids and EV ecosystems.