Charging Station Infrastructure and Standards for Electric Vehicles - State, Problems and Future Trends

In the current paper a review of state problems and future trends in charging stations and the different types of standards and connector type for supplying EVs are presented. Three main types of infrastructure for building charging stations in the home, in public buildings and in offices are reviewed. Optimal methods for managing energy flows to use more green energy are also presented. The main advantages and disadvantages of the presented infrastructures are also presented.