A study on electric vehicle charging methods and suggesting optimally best for kolkata

Abstract

The widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) necessitates a diverse and efficient charging infrastructure to meet the diverse needs of users in urban environments. This abstract explores various electric vehicle charging methods and their potential contributions to sustainable urban mobility. Charging methods, including home and workplace charging, public AC charging stations, fast-charging stations, smart charging infrastructure, incentives for off-peak charging, battery swapping stations, and integrated public transportation charging, are discussed. The integration of these methods, supported by smart grid technologies and community engagement, offers a holistic solution to address the evolving demands of urban populations. The abstract emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to create a resilient and user-friendly EV charging network, contributing to the transition towards greener and more sustainable urban transportation. Developed nations like USA, UK, EU has already made this possible to some extent by actively adopting EVs into their lifestyle and commercial purpose. However, many upfront challenges arisen during the adoption and so after adoption and they managed to tackle many of them. However, when it comes to developing nation like India, Upfront challenges might become more challenging due factors like huge population, diverse economic and educational disparity and may more. So, for example, if one EV adoption strategy which is successful in Delhi might not be successful in Kolkata because of their different localized behavioural and administrative differences. So, it is very important to analyze and implement EV adoption strategies and their consecutive sectors like power sector, transport sector separately according to their locality. To address the demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging in a city like Kolkata with a population of 15 million people, a comprehensive and strategic approach is needed. The key is to deploy a mix of charging methods that cater to various needs and scenarios. By strategically combining these charging methods and incorporating smart grid technologies, Kolkata can create a robust and flexible EV charging infrastructure that caters to the diverse needs of its population. This approach helps ensure accessibility, convenience, and efficiency in the adoption of electric vehicles while managing the increased demand on the power grid.