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The Electric Vehicle Surge: Effective Solutions for Charging Challenges with Advanced Converter Technologies

by Rajanand Patnaik Narasipuram1,*, Md M. Pasha2, Saleha Tabassum3, Amit Singh Tandon4

1 Sustainability Group, Cyient Ltd., Pune, 411057, India
2 Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, K.S.R.M. College of Engineering, Kadapa, 516003, India
3 Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, K.S.R.M. College of Engineering, Kadapa, 516003, India
4 Mobility Group, Eaton India Innovation Center LLP, Pune, 411028, India

* Corresponding Author: Rajanand Patnaik Narasipuram. Email: email

Energy Engineering 2025, 122(2), 431-469. https://doi.org/10.32604/ee.2025.055134

Abstract

The global adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is on the rise due to their advanced features, with projections indicating they will soon dominate the private vehicle market. However, improper management of EV charging can lead to significant issues. This paper reviews the development of high-power, reliable charging solutions by examining the converter topologies used in rectifiers and converters that transfer electricity from the grid to EV batteries. It covers technical details, ongoing developments, and challenges related to these topologies and control strategies. The integration of rapid charging stations has introduced various Power Quality (PQ) issues, such as voltage fluctuations, harmonic distortion, and supra-harmonics, which are discussed in detail. The paper also highlights the benefits of controlled EV charging and discharging, including voltage and frequency regulation, reactive power compensation, and improved power quality. Efficient energy management and control strategies are crucial for optimizing EV battery charging within microgrids to meet increasing demand. Charging stations must adhere to specific converter topologies, control strategies, and industry standards to function correctly. The paper explores microgrid architectures and control strategies that integrate EVs, energy storage units (ESUs), and Renewable Energy Sources (RES) to enhance performance at charging points. It emphasizes the importance of various RES-connected architectures and the latest power converter topologies. Additionally, the paper provides a comparative analysis of microgrid-based charging station architectures, focusing on energy management, control strategies, and charging converter controls. The goal is to offer insights into future research directions in EV charging systems, including architectural considerations, control factors, and their respective advantages and disadvantages.

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APA Style
Narasipuram, R.P., Pasha, M.M., Tabassum, S., Tandon, A.S. (2025). The electric vehicle surge: effective solutions for charging challenges with advanced converter technologies. Energy Engineering, 122(2), 431–469. https://doi.org/10.32604/ee.2025.055134
Vancouver Style
Narasipuram RP, Pasha MM, Tabassum S, Tandon AS. The electric vehicle surge: effective solutions for charging challenges with advanced converter technologies. Energ Eng. 2025;122(2):431–469. https://doi.org/10.32604/ee.2025.055134
IEEE Style
R. P. Narasipuram, M. M. Pasha, S. Tabassum, and A. S. Tandon, “The Electric Vehicle Surge: Effective Solutions for Charging Challenges with Advanced Converter Technologies,” Energ. Eng., vol. 122, no. 2, pp. 431–469, 2025. https://doi.org/10.32604/ee.2025.055134



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