A Hybrid Model for Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Planning

Qi Wang, Dongmo Zhang, Bo Du

Abstract: With the rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs), the shortage and uneven distribution of charging infrastructure have become major issues. This paper proposes a method for public charging infrastructure planning based on a hybrid EV charging model. It estimates EV flow between locations with a gravity model, applies a congestion game model to determine demand distribution across charging stations, and then optimizes charger deployment at each location. The method is demonstrated through a case study in the Sydney metropolitan area.