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Electric Vehicle Charging Technologies: On-Board and Off-Board Charging with a State-of-the-Art Review

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  • Ahmed Alfouly

    (Departamento de Ingeniería Electrónica, Elèctrica y Automàtica, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 43007 Tarragona, Spain)

  • Hugo Valderrama-Blavi

    (Departamento de Ingeniería Electrónica, Elèctrica y Automàtica, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 43007 Tarragona, Spain)

  • Abdelali El Aroudi

    (Departamento de Ingeniería Electrónica, Elèctrica y Automàtica, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 43007 Tarragona, Spain)

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art developments in electric vehicle (EV) charging technologies, charging stations, and charging protocols, with particular emphasis on their integration with renewable energy sources (RESs). EV chargers are generally classified into on-board and off-board configurations. This study examines recent designs and advanced control strategies for both AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion stages, highlighting key technical aspects, recent innovations, and existing challenges. Furthermore, it provides an in-depth discussion of emerging multiport EV charger architectures that integrate photovoltaic (PV) systems, energy storage units, EVs, and the power grid within a unified framework. A comparative analysis is also presented to evaluate various converter topologies and energy management strategies used in the AC/DC and DC/DC stages of EV charging systems. Critical performance indicators such as power rating, output voltage level, efficiency, economic feasibility, and system complexity are also discussed. A comprehensive comparison is conducted among 13 review papers between 2015 and 2026, identifying key trends, methodological differences, and common findings.

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  • Ahmed Alfouly & Hugo Valderrama-Blavi & Abdelali El Aroudi, 2026. "Electric Vehicle Charging Technologies: On-Board and Off-Board Charging with a State-of-the-Art Review," Energies, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-40, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:19:y:2026:i:13:p:3169-:d:1982970
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