Technical Challenges of Integrating Electric Vehicles in the Distribution Grid

This paper explores technical requirements of the distribution network for integrating electric vehicles (EV), while also pointing out their positive and negative features. The concept of Vehicle to Grid (V2G) is described and its recent implementation in action plans for some EU countries. Charging point connections in Croatia, Netherlands, UK and Germany are compared through available information in the regulations concerning distribution network planning and operation of each country and also other public documents that serve as guidelines. Special emphasis was placed on possible providing of ancillary services.