An Electric Vehicle Charging Simulation to Investigate the Potential of Intelligent Charging Strategies

Max Faßbender, Nicolas Rößler, Markus Eisenbarth and Jakob Andert ()
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Max Faßbender: Teaching and Research Area Mechatronics in Mobile Propulsion, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, 52062 Aachen, Germany
Nicolas Rößler: Teaching and Research Area Mechatronics in Mobile Propulsion, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, 52062 Aachen, Germany
Markus Eisenbarth: Teaching and Research Area Mechatronics in Mobile Propulsion, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, 52062 Aachen, Germany
Jakob Andert: Teaching and Research Area Mechatronics in Mobile Propulsion, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, 52062 Aachen, Germany

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 11, 1-31

Abstract: As electric vehicle (EV) adoption grows, efficient and accessible charging infrastructure is essential. This paper introduces a modular simulation environment to evaluate charging point configurations and operational strategies. The simulation incorporates detailed models of electrical consumers and user behaviour, leveraging real-world data to simulate charging scenarios. A rule-based control strategy is applied to assess six configurations for a supermarket parking lot charging point. Key findings include the highest profit being achieved with two fast chargers. In scenarios with a 50 kW grid connection limit, combining fast chargers with stationary battery storage proves effective. Conversely, mobile charging robots generate lower revenue, though grid peak limitations have minimal impact. The study highlights the potential of the simulation environment to optimise charging layouts, refine operational strategies, and develop energy management algorithms. This work demonstrates the utility of the simulation framework for analyzing diverse charging solutions, offering insights into cost efficiency and user satisfaction. The results emphasise the importance of tailored strategies to balance grid constraints, profitability, and user needs, paving the way for intelligent EV charging infrastructure development.

Keywords: simulation environment; smart charging; electric vehicles; mobile charging robot; DC charging; energy management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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