Guest Editorial: Special Issue on Advanced Charging Technologies for Next-Generation Electric Vehicles

To embrace a carbon neutrality future, we are witnessing the paradigm shift from internal combustion engine vehicles to electrified vehicles. The mainstream electric vehicles (EVs) are equipped with a high-voltage battery pack. Charging infrastructure plays a pivotal role in the era of electrified transportation. Its power determines the speed and convenience of recharging, its energy efficiency directly affects the mileage cost of EVs, and its performance impacts the lifespan of the battery. In addition, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology requires chargers to have bidirectional power transfer capabilities. This Special Issue aims to provide the latest solutions for the advanced charging of next-generation EVs. The system includes the onboard charger, offboard charging pile, wireless charging, fast charging and charging scheduling, etc. Key emerging research areas covered include innovative power conversion topologies, modeling techniques, control strategies, and energy management algorithms. These advancements are characterized by enhanced features, such as greater intelligence, higher efficiency, increased power density, improved thermal management, extended lifespan, and reduced costs.