Regional-scale allocation of fast charging stations: Travel times and distribution system reinforcements

Abstract

Electric vehicle (EV) fleet is constantly increasing over the years and higher adoption is expected in the coming decades. A key aspect to support and boost the EV uptake is the adequate availability (number, locations and sizes) of fast charging stations (FCSs) to enable inter-and intra-city travels. Since these studies require modelling large regions with uncertainties, a methodology able to provide the least-cost solution is needed. This study proposes a scalable methodology that integrates high-resolution traffic flow and multi-phase electrical simulations to find the number, locations and sizes of FCSs at the least societal cost considering the uncertainties in driving patterns. It dete..