MODEL FOR BUILDING A CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES ALONG BULGARIA’S REPUBLICAN HIGHWAY NETWORK

The electrification of mobility has been identified as a precondition for successfully reducing dependence on fossil fuels, it also contributes to the reduction of air and noise pollution (Lan, 2023). The reduction of harmful emissions on a global scale requires the mobility industry to simultaneously invest in and study low-carbon energy technology and infrastructure (Shahzad, 2024). When it comes to determining the locality of the charging infrastructure, one of the challenges is the capacity of the vehicles’ batteries and the charging stations. The approach for determining the charging points will be approbated for long-distance travel along the republican highway network. Solutions and possible scenarios for upgrading the transport sector and the associated guarantee of energy resources will be provided through a multidisciplinary analysis which includes current and future necessities for accessible charging infrastructure. This will be based on the calculation of the average distance from the starting point to the necessary station depending on the battery capacity, the amount of energy which can be charged in a 30-40-minute range, as well as the condition that the battery is in.