Beyond the Commute: Unlocking the Potential of Electric Vehicles as Future Energy Storage Solutions (Vision Paper)

Abstract

Electric vehicles (EVs) have the potential to serve as energy storage solutions through bidirectional charging technology, which allows them to both draw power from and feed power back into the grid, homes, or other vehicles. This capability enables EVs to reduce emissions, optimize costs, and support the grid by storing energy during periods of high production and supplying it when demand is high. In this vision paper, we focus on unlocking the potential of EVs as energy storage solutions while ensuring they remain readily available for transportation, their primary purpose. A significant research gap exists in that most current studies prioritize energy management, often using simplistic a..