Modelling driver's response to demand management strategies for electric vehicle charging in Australia

Abstract

Electric vehicles (EVs) can help decarbonise transport as long as the energy sector successfully balances the electricity supply with the demand and maximises the use of renewable resources. For that, demand-side management strategies are necessary to encourage users to charge at certain times through time-of-use (ToU) tariffs or to control the load provided for charging (i.e., supplier-managed charging). However, adapting to different charging times can disrupt users’ schedule flexibility. This study investigates consumer preferences for smart charging technology and control (user-managed or supplier-managed) and responses to progressive ToU tariff discounts for guiding changes in EV chargi..