Optimal Dispatch Strategy of Electric Vehicles under Coupled Transportation Network and Power Grid

This paper addresses the complex nature of electric vehicles (EVs) as both transportation means and mobile loads, and proposes an optimal dispatching scheduling strategy for EVs in the coupled transportation network and power grid. Firstly, a dynamic traffic network model is established by utilizing a vast amount of real-world traffic data, including Origin-Destination (OD) information, battery states, and departure times. A graph theory-based analysis is then employed to determine the optimal paths for EVs in the traffic network. Secondly, the charging behavior of EVs is integrated with the power grid, and charge-discharge scheduling is conducted for charging stations to optimize the power grid load curve while meeting the charging demands of EVs. Additionally, adaptive electricity prices are formulated based on the power grid’s load generation through a dynamic pricing mechanism, further optimizing the charging strategy for EVs. Lastly, the impact of EV charging on the power grid load is analyzed by contrasting ordered and unordered charging and discharging modes. The research results demonstrate that the proposed optimal charging scheduling strategy for EVs in traffic-aware power grids can significantly reduce peak-valley differences in power grid load, enhance the economic and operational stability of the power grid, and effectively meet the charging demands of EV users. These findings provide valuable insights and promising potential for practical applications and widespread adoption.