Topic Editors

Dr. Tao Chen
School of Electrical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
Dr. Hongxun Hui
State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
Dr. Qianzhi Zhang
Department of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
Dr. Zhao Yuan
Energy Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore

Electric Vehicles Smart Charging: Strategies, Technologies, and Challenges

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31 August 2025
Manuscript submission deadline
30 June 2025
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Topic Information

Dear Colleagues,

This topic is related to the very academically popular but also practical subject of Electric Vehicles Smart Charging: Strategies, Technologies, and Challenges. In the last two decades, rapid development in both electric vehicle technology and successful commercialized applications has made the electrification of transportation become a reality. Our research community could dive deeper into the most recent smart charging solutions, studying improved charging efficiency and associated environmental benefits. The topic will also discuss EV-dedicated demand response programs, time-of-use pricing, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and other innovative approaches aimed at optimizing EV charging patterns to reduce grid congestion and overall energy consumption. The challenges of emerging EV technologies cannot be ignored when we consider the barriers and obstacles hindering the widespread adoption of smart charging solutions, including issues related to infrastructure deployment, interoperability, regulatory frameworks, cybersecurity concerns, and consumer acceptance. We can only speculate boldly on the further potential growth of smart charging technologies and their role in the future of smart transportation, energy systems and smart cities. Therefore, this kind of topic may help highlight areas for further research and development, helping to overcome existing challenges and accelerate the transition to electric mobility in the next decade. We have initialized this topic because we can see that mature commercialized development for electric vehicles is expanding rapidly. The next decade will be an even more important period in terms of making the transition from fossil fuel vehicles to electric vehicles. This period is critical to electric vehicle development, and we now invite you to submit a paper to report, discuss and predict upcoming research and innovations within our publication on the subject Electric Vehicles Smart Charging: Strategies, Technologies, and Challenges.

Dr. Tao Chen
Dr. Hongxun Hui
Dr. Qianzhi Zhang
Dr. Zhao Yuan
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • electric vehicle
  • transportation electrification
  • vehicle-to-grid
  • transport-energy nexus
  • renewable energy integration
  • electric mobility
  • EV powertrain

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Batteries
batteries
4.6 4.0 2015 22 Days CHF 2700 Submit
Electronics
electronics
2.6 5.3 2012 16.8 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Energies
energies
3.0 6.2 2008 17.5 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Eng
eng
- 2.1 2020 28.3 Days CHF 1200 Submit
Smart Cities
smartcities
7.0 11.2 2018 25.8 Days CHF 2000 Submit
Vehicles
vehicles
2.4 4.1 2019 24.7 Days CHF 1600 Submit
World Electric Vehicle Journal
wevj
2.6 4.5 2007 15.7 Days CHF 1400 Submit

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Review of Authentication, Blockchain, Driver ID Systems, Economic Aspects, and Communication Technologies in DWC for EVs in Smart Cities Applications
by Narayanamoorthi Rajamanickam, Pradeep Vishnuram, Dominic Savio Abraham, Miroslava Gono, Petr Kacor and Tomas Mlcak
Smart Cities 2024, 7(6), 3121-3164; https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities7060122 - 24 Oct 2024
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The rapid advancement and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) necessitate innovative solutions to address integration challenges in modern charging infrastructure. Dynamic wireless charging (DWC) is an innovative solution for powering electric vehicles (EVs) using multiple magnetic transmitters installed beneath the road and a [...] Read more.
The rapid advancement and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) necessitate innovative solutions to address integration challenges in modern charging infrastructure. Dynamic wireless charging (DWC) is an innovative solution for powering electric vehicles (EVs) using multiple magnetic transmitters installed beneath the road and a receiver located on the underside of the EV. Dynamic charging offers a solution to the issue of range anxiety by allowing EVs to charge while in motion, thereby reducing the need for frequent stops. This manuscript reviews several pivotal areas critical to the future of EV DWC technology such as authentication techniques, blockchain applications, driver identification systems, economic aspects, and emerging communication technologies. Ensuring secure access to this charging infrastructure requires fast, lightweight authentication systems. Similarly, blockchain technology plays a critical role in enhancing the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) architecture by decentralizing and securing vehicular networks, thus improving privacy, security, and efficiency. Driver identification systems, crucial for EV safety and comfort, are analyzed. Additionally, the economic feasibility and impact of DWC are evaluated, providing essential insights into its potential effects on the EV ecosystem. The paper also emphasizes the need for quick and lightweight authentication systems to ensure secure access to DWC infrastructure and discusses how blockchain technology enhances the efficiency, security, and privacy of IoV networks. The importance of driver identification systems for comfort and safety is evaluated, and an economic study confirms the viability and potential benefits of DWC for the EV ecosystem. Full article
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