Alientech KESS3 continues to expand its coverage for the latest electric vehicles with a new BENCH protocol for the EVPT VCU3000 VCU. The new solution is designed for Stellantis electric microcars produced from 2025, including the Citroën Ami, Fiat Topolino, Opel Rocks-e, and Vauxhall Rocks-e.
The new BENCH protocol gives workshops a more practical way to access the VCU directly through its connector. Alongside the BOOT mode already available, technicians now have an additional connection method that can make workshop operations more convenient.
New BENCH Access for EVPT VCU3000
The latest KESS3 development focuses on the EVPT VCU3000 control unit used in new-generation electric quadricycles. With the new BENCH protocol, technicians can work directly from the ECU connector without opening the control unit.
This provides an alternative to the existing BOOT access and gives workshops greater flexibility when working with supported VCU applications.
The new BENCH connection is particularly useful for professional workshops looking to expand their services to compact electric vehicles and newer-generation EV control systems.
Supported Electric Microcars
The new KESS3 BENCH protocol covers several popular Stellantis electric quadricycles from 2025 onward:
- Citroën Ami
- Fiat Topolino
- Opel Rocks-e
- Vauxhall Rocks-e
These compact electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common in urban mobility, making access to their electronic control systems an important addition for workshops working with modern EV applications.
Key Benefits for Workshops
The new BENCH protocol offers several practical advantages for everyday workshop operations:
Direct BENCH access:
Connect directly to the VCU through the ECU connector for a streamlined programming workflow.
No need to open the control unit:
The BENCH solution allows technicians to work without physically opening the VCU.
BENCH + BOOT flexibility:
The new BENCH mode works alongside the BOOT mode already available for the supported VCU3000 applications.
Expanded EV coverage:
Workshops can extend their programming services to a new generation of electric microcars.
Practical workshop operation:
Direct connector access provides an additional option when working with supported EV control units.
KESS3 EV Coverage Continues to Grow
The addition of the EVPT VCU3000 BENCH protocol demonstrates the continued expansion of KESS3 coverage for electric vehicle control units. As electric microcars and quadricycles become more widespread, workshops need programming solutions that can keep pace with newer vehicle electronics.
By adding BENCH access for the EVPT VCU3000, KESS3 provides another connection option for supported Citroën, Fiat, Opel, and Vauxhall electric microcars.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Programming Tool | Alientech KESS3 |
| Connection Mode | BENCH |
| ECU/VCU | EVPT VCU3000 |
| Production Year | From 2025 |
| Brands | Citroën, Fiat, Opel, Vauxhall |
| Existing Access | BOOT |
| New Access | BENCH |
| Control Unit Opening | Not required for BENCH access |
With this new protocol, KESS3 gives professional technicians an additional way to access the EVPT VCU3000 and expands its operating possibilities across the latest Stellantis electric quadricycles.
