Welcome to module 3 of this course! In this module we will learn about the Charging Technologies for EVs.

Fast, reliable and safe charging possibilities are required in order to help the roll-out of electric mobility. This problem can be considered as a ‘chicken and egg’ problem. Drivers will not consider the electric mobility reliable and comfortable unless there are charging facilities in predictable ranges. In contrast, the investors of the charging infrastructure would expect quick and regular income after the installation, but it will be probably a mid-term process. It should be noted that this trend can be considered similar to the relationship between the roll-out of the gasoline cars and the petrol stations almost a century ago. When the vehicles in the fleet do not have enough energy left in the battery or if the range is not sufficient to cover a journey, the vehicles are quickly charged to complete the trip. On the other hand, the vehicles can be charged at a low power when they are parked overnight. Besides this, swapping of batteries can provide a unique opportunity to get a full battery pack in minutes, similar to the short fueling times of gasoline cars.

And now, let’s dive straight into the content. You will learn about various EV battery charging methods like AC charging, DC charging, wireless inductive charging, and battery swap. The module will conclude with smart charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and an introduction to ICT aspects of EV charging. Hope you have a successful learning experience!