Electric vehicle smart charging: the key to a sustainable grid
With an increase in electromobility expected in the coming years, it is important to ensure that the power grid remains stable and avoid an unmanaged charging of electric vehicles. Thanks to “smart charging”, EVs adapt to both user preferences and the conditions of the power system, secure the stability of the grid, reduce renewable energy curtailment, at the same time allowing higher shares of renewable energy. Smart charging helps reduce the need for expensive grid reinforcement and additional stationary batteries.
With our new briefing , ECOS urges the European Commission to:
- Proceed with the swift development and implementation of standards that support EU regulatory requirements for smart charging, through a Standardisation Request to European Standardisation Organisations;
- Create incentives for public or semi-public parking lot distribution systems to enhance smart charging;
- Ensure grid stability in EV charging;
- Require access to EV data to allow smart charging independently from EV manufacturers.
