Smart Charging in Electric Vehicles and Its Impact on the Evolution of Travelling

Abstract

AbstractElectric passenger car or electric vehicle (EV) is the new technological advancement in the automobile industry and is evolving at a rapid pace. The introduction of electric vehicle has opened the path to a whole new concept of e-mobility and has changed the way electrical system functions. Elective vehicles promise decarbonization of the power sector, ensuring environmental and health benefits by improving the quality of the air we breathe. However, this rollout of electric vehicles proves to be a fatal challenge to the power systems, imposing a greater demand for renewable energy sources for volatile supply of energy. An apt solution to this challenge is the use of smart electric vehicle charging services. Hence, the evolution of e-mobility is not just about increasing the usage of electric vehicles but a subsequent increase in the demand for smart charging infrastructure, globally. Smart charging will optimize power dispersion and will further result in saving considerable EV drivers, charge point owners, charge point operators, and grid operators. A single grid can be used to drive more than 10 times the normal charging stations using smart charging. A balance between supply and demand is struck with the utilization of local renewable energy. Under normal circumstances, of natural division over time, very few moments will result in the “charge rate” being influenced by the “demand management.” During the other time interval, charging to full capacity is possible by the EV drivers. Taking charge point and electricity demand into consideration, charge speed as well as charge moment are adjusted by smart charging. This work gives an overview of how smart charging takes place using “Smart Grid” as the key. It is observed that control and visibility required to mitigate the load impact as well as to protect the components from overloading in a distribution network are provided using smart grid. It ensures that electricity is used effectively while adhering to customer preferences.KeywordsSmart chargingE-mobilitySmart gridElectric vehicleSmart grid managementDecarbonization