Standardization for the connection of electric vehicles: Colombian case

The massification of the Electric Vehicles (EVs) brings as a consequence that adequacy is made in the power systems, due to this, optimization of these systems must be made through the strengthening in the operational and planning process of the network, which can make the technological plans of distributors more flexible while maintaining the criteria of safety and reliability of the networks. According to the above, this article aims to build recommendations for the reliable, safe, and agile integration of EV in the Colombian interconnected power system, in response to technological, and regulatory challenges. To achieve this objective, a research tool was implemented to some companies in the sector, seeking to clarify their point of view on issues related to the integration of electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and the impact of EVs in the operation of the grid. This research tool yielded results such as the lack of standardization in the connection of electric vehicles generates electrical risks for both users and infrastructure. The massification of charging infrastructure, especially the public ones, encourages the acquisition of electric vehicles by users. There are pilot projects in the installation of charging infrastructure, especially by public utilities. The contribution of this article is therefore to generate strategic guidelines grouped into 5 themes such as EV connection, communication and/or control, charging infrastructure business models, incentives for massification, and customer relations.