Practical Implementation of Route Optimization to Minimize Energy Consumption by Electric Vehicles

In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fuel dependency, the number of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to increase rapidly in the near future. However, the anxiety of EV owners due to the potential of running out of energy is one of many factors that accompany the limited range of EVs. Efficient consumption of energy can reduce driver anxiety and reduce energy consumption in general. We aim in this study to find the near-optimal route with the least amount of energy consumption. We focus on the development of an optimization algorithm to make efficient use of limited resources. The proposed strategy would let the driver go through the path of least energy consumption even if it is not the shortest distance or least trip period. The study takes into account main factors such as regenerative braking energy and road inclination, and demonstrates the results through real measurements in Amman, Jordan.