Securing Electric Mobility: An IoT-Enabled Authentication System for Autonomous and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The rapid growth of electric mobility, driven by the imperative need to curb pollution, has intensified the demand for efficient and secure electric vehicle charging stations. This paper presents an innovative IoT-enabled authentication scheme for autonomous and hybrid electric vehicle charging stations. The proposed scheme combines grid and solar power sources, enabling a hybrid charging process that optimizes energy utilization. Moreover, the charging station operates autonomously, allowing customers to interact with their mobile devices and securely authenticate payments using IoT-based authentication methods. A dynamic pricing model, sensitive to the availability of solar power, ensures optimal charging rates for sustainable electric mobility. A hardware prototype implementation with multiple charging slots is developed. This comprehensive study encompasses aspects of sustainability, security, and hardware feasibility, contributing to the advancement of electric mobility.