Strategic Placement of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Using Grading Algorithm

Electric vehicles (EVs) have gained popularity in recent years due to several benefits, including reduced emissions, reduced fuel cost, and reduced maintenance needs. For this trend to continue, infrastructure related to them, like charging stations, must be widely available. However, the current charging station network is still in its infancy and is frustrating for many prospective electric vehicles (EV) customers. One common issue is "Range anxiety," which refers to EV users being concerned about depleting their battery during a trip. Therefore, expanding the charging network is vital to advance EV sales. The Government of India targets 30% electric vehicles by 2030. For the overall social cost to be minimized, it makes sense to place them logically. This paper examines multiple parking lots and grades them based on nearby high-crowding areas and the investment required to install charging stations. The placement of a charging station could be affected by factors such as the number of highly crowded places (HCP) nearby, like shopping malls and universities, and the number of charging stations already present. Ultimately, the paper presents a novel study to provide the most suitable location for future electric vehicle charging stations in Bangalore.