Overview of charging modes and connectors for the electric vehicles

Abstract

To reduce the CO2 emissions in the atmosphere, several countries have already banned usage of the vehicles with internal combustion engines that uses diesel fuel. The greater alternative to internal combustion engines becomes more and more electric vehicles with which also follows the trend of development of batteries in terms of their quality and durability. Also, EV can be considered environmental-sustainable, but it depends on the energy mix if the electricity to power them is produced from RES. Due to the greater interest for this alternative mode of transport and in order to charge the batteries fast enough, it is necessary to develop charging station networks available to the all users of electric vehicles in every moment. This paper will present overview of different types of charging stations and connectors for the electric vehicle. The aim of the paper is to provide an overview of all advantages and disadvantages in respect to different technical parameters of charging stations and connectors. Conclusion regarding certain type of charging stations for implementation of desired solution will be presented. The paper will also consider the possibility of implementation of charging station in the public lighting system and provide the author's recommendation regarding the most acceptable option in previously mentioned system.