Global Advancements and Current Challenges of Electric Vehicle Batteries and Their Prospects: A Comprehensive Review

Hridoy Roy, Bimol Nath Roy, Md. Hasanuzzaman (), Md. Shahinoor Islam (), Ayman S. Abdel-Khalik, Mostaf S. Hamad and Shehab Ahmed
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Hridoy Roy: Department of Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
Bimol Nath Roy: Department of Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
Md. Hasanuzzaman: Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Level 4, Wisma R&D, University of Malaya, Jalan Pantai Baharu, Kuala Lumpur 59990, Malaysia
Md. Shahinoor Islam: Department of Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
Ayman S. Abdel-Khalik: Department of Electrical Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21544, Egypt
Mostaf S. Hamad: Research and Development Center, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Alexandria 21913, Egypt
Shehab Ahmed: CEMSE Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 24, 1-30

Abstract: Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have started to play a significant role in the transport sector and automotive industries. The broader market penetration of BEVs has still not been achieved due to significant barriers associated with initial costs and short driving ranges. The purchase price and a limited driving range are barriers that are inevitably associated with battery technology. Therefore, the growing demand for BEVs has expedited new innovative approaches to improve battery capacity and performance and to reduce battery costs. Considerable advancements have been employed to meet the challenges. However, there are still many challenges to make BEVs affordable and convenient for users. In this review, the main aims are to identify and address challenges by considering the prospects of BEVs in the future market and to explore the technological and financial difficulties of low energy density of battery materials, fast charging rate, battery lifetime, and cost-effectiveness, associated with effectively implementing and adopting BEVs. Moreover, potential suggestions are proposed for researchers, manufacturers, users, and government policy planners. Finally, a concrete conclusion is drawn by disseminating a vision about the future adoption of BEVs. This review of technologies, challenges, prospects, and potential solutions associated with BEVs could provide a base for effective strategic policy and could help policymakers to frame strategies for adapting and achieving targets. This review could help to achieve sustainable BEV transport and to adopt next-generation green vehicles.

Keywords: battery electric vehicles; driving range; energy density; fast charging; cost-effectiveness; sustainable transportation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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