Electric vehicle charging – aspects of power quality and electromagnetic compatibility

Abstract

Electromobility is becoming an increasingly popular topic mostly thanks to its positive environmental impact. Replacing combustion engine cars with electric vehicles seems to be a matter of time. Electric cars have many advantages, but their impact on a power quality must be taken into consideration. The article describes current status of electromobility and problems related to the influence of charging stations on a power system. The issue of standardisation of electromagnetic compatibility requirements for charging stations is also discussed.