Impact of Electric Vehicles on Power System: Challenges and Opportunities for Power System Integration

Dr Gurdiyal Singh; Preety

doi:10.36676/irt.v11.i2.1607

Authors

Dr Gurdiyal Singh Assistant Professor,
Preety Research scholar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36676/irt.v11.i2.1607

Keywords:

Electric Vehicles, Power Systems, India, Charging Infrastructure, Load Management, Demand Response, Smart Charging, Vehicle-to-Grid, Renewable Energy, Grid Stability.

Abstract

The rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, projected to reach 80 million by FY 2030, presents both significant challenges and opportunities for the nation’s power systems. This study examines the impact of EV integration on India’s electrical grid, focusing on charging infrastructure needs, load management challenges, and demand response strategies. Findings reveal a critical shortfall in infrastructure, with only 12,146 public charging stations operational in 2024 against a required 3.9 million by 2030, necessitating an annual installation rate of 647,976 units and an investment of INR 1,950 crore. Unmanaged EV charging could increase peak demand by 33.6% (117.6 GW) over the projected 350 GW baseline, risking grid instability, particularly in urban centers like Delhi. However, smart charging reduces this to 16.8% (58.8 GW), while Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology and solar integration could offset 22.9% (80 GW) and 40% (73.63 TWh) of demand, respectively, enhancing grid resilience and renewable utilization. Compared to global benchmarks like Norway’s 1:8 charger-to-EV ratio, India’s

Author Biographies

Dr Gurdiyal Singh, Assistant Professor,

Department of Electrical Engineering, University Institute of Engineering and Technology Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.

Preety, Research scholar

Department of Electrical Engineering, University institute of Engineering and Technology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak

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