Energy management and control strategies of electric vehicle integrated into the smart grid

This paper explores the current electric vehicle landscape in Australia and briefly examines the current research on smart charging. From this, a concept for a customer charging interface is proposed with additional features suggested to improve use-ability by a wide range of consumers. Next, strategies for accurately modelling the energy management of electric vehicles are advised to allow for the proper analysis of different charging schemes. A charging strategy with a dynamic pricing scheme to allow flexible charging options for the customer is then developed which has the potential to be implemented relatively easily. To conclude the paper, recommendations are made to fully realise the benefits of grid-integrated electric vehicles.