A K-Additive Fuzzy Logic Approach for Optimizing FCS Sizing and Enhanced User Satisfaction

Abstract

Traditional electric vehicle (EV) charging methods can lead to extended waiting times for users, resulting in decreased travel efficiency and user satisfaction, therefore impacting overall convenience. Moreover, a limited number of charging stations can lead to congestion, exacerbating waiting times, while an excessive number of stations incurs inefficient costs and reduces utilization. While prior research has primarily focused on sizing and allocating charging stations to enhance user performance, there has been comparatively less emphasis on optimizing waiting times and determining the optimal number of charging stations, which is crucial from the EV user’s perspective. This study introduces a K-additive fuzzy logic algorithm to predict the average waiting time and the optimal number of charging stations. The K-additive fuzzy inference system (K-FIS) defines membership functions, expert rules, and a formulation for achieving the optimal solution. The proposed approach integrates uncertain and independent input parameters into weighted control variables, addressing the objective function to optimize EV waiting times and costs represented by the number of charging stations. The scheme utilizes both Type 1 and Type 2 membership functions, offering a detailed comparison. To validate its efficiency, the proposed scheme undergoes a comparative study against related state-of-the-art approaches.