System-Oriented Research on Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure

Dear Colleagues,

The global trend toward transport electrification presents both opportunities and challenges for the transport and energy sectors. This Special Issue aims to explore system-oriented research on electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure that addresses key technological, economic, regulatory, and policy aspects. It will bring together contributions from diverse fields, including innovative charging technologies, advanced energy management that enables cross-sector coupling, hybrid user/system centric smart charging strategies, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services. By providing an interdisciplinary perspective, this Special Issue aims to highlight innovative approaches for a sustainable and efficient e-mobility ecosystem in terms of the efficient integration of battery electric vehicles into the energy system and related charging infrastructure.

The large-scale adoption of EVs requires a fundamental transformation of energy systems, transportation networks, and regulatory frameworks. This section focuses on the integration of EVs into future smart electricity grids, exploring innovative solutions for electric vehicles and charging infrastructures to unlock new and promote existing business opportunities. Topics such as bidirectional energy flow (V2G and G2V), grid resilience, and economic incentives for e-mobility grid- and market-oriented services will be covered. Additionally, policy frameworks and business models that facilitate the holistic integration of EV into electricity grids will be explored. 

An indicative and non-exhaustive list of potential topics of interest is as follows:

• Smart grid interactions with EV charging;
• Large-scale EV deployment and grid stability;
• Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and grid-to-vehicle (G2V) systems;
• Policies and economic factors promoting e-mobility smart charging services;
• The spatial and temporal distribution of charging stations;
• Next-generation charging infrastructure;
• Fast-charging networks and their impact;
• Wireless and ultra-fast charging technologies;
• Urban vs. rural charging infrastructure challenges;
• Demand-side management and load balancing;
• AI and machine learning applications in charging optimization;
• Renewable energy integration in EV charging;
• Pricing models and incentives for efficient charging;
• Grid support and peak load reduction;
• The economic benefits of V2G participation;
• Technical challenges and standardization efforts for V2G services;
• Battery swapping vs. fast charging;
• Degradation analysis and lifecycle management;
• Cybersecurity and interoperable communication interfaces throughout the EV ecosystem;
• Lessons learned from pilot projects and city policies;
• Policy recommendations for sustainable EV growth.

Dr. Michele Roccotelli
Dr. Evangelos Karfopoulos
Guest Editors

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