Smart charging for electric vehicles is an advanced system designed to optimise the charging system’s energy efficiency, convenience and stability. It operates at dedicated stations and intelligently manages the charging of electric vehicle batteries.
Using a combination of technologies, such as two-way communication between the vehicle and the charging infrastructure, integration with the electricity grid and smart algorithms, it manages charging power according to the vehicle’s needs and grid conditions.
This system can also record user preferences, e.g., plan recharging by considering time, tariff range and grid capacity.
In this way, overloads and peaks in demand can be avoided. Furthermore, it can take advantage of moments of low energy demand or excess renewable energy production to optimise costs and resource utilisation. Finally, smart charging allows remote charging management through mobile applications or web platforms.
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