Impact Assessment and Mitigation Strategies for Plug-in Electric Vehicles on Distribution Networks: A Probabilistic Approach

The rapid depletion of fossil fuel reserves coupled with the ever-increasing demand for electrical power has prompted the search for new energy sources. Electric vehicles (EVs) are one potential answer because of the technology that allows for more efficient transportation while simultaneously reducing fossil fuel usage and emissions of greenhouse chemicals. Depending on the power system’s capability, structure, and architecture, several studies have shown that the distribution network may be negatively affected by the widespread interconnection of electric vehicles. Consequently, it is important to determine the effects of this additional load on the network so that measures can be taken to prevent threats to the system’s stability, dependability, and security, especially because the Indian federal and state governments have introduced incentives to increase sales of this type of vehicle.