Benefits of an Electric Road System for Battery Electric Vehicles

Electric road systems (ERS)—infrastructure that allows for charging while driving—are currently considered in Sweden electrifying long-haul trucking. The technology can also charge battery electric passenger vehicles (BEVs). This study utilizes real-world car movement data and detailed spatial analysis to explore what extent ERS could displace stationary if it is available BEVs the expected benefits. We find utilization minimum ranges depend more on visited locations home less annual travel distances of users. median required by rural residents are 15–18% greater than urban residents. Our scenarios suggest a mix home-charging would achieve most significant with reduces range 62–71% main scenarios, net savings from smaller BEV batteries exceed cost ERS. Eliminating all feasible many but not vehicles. Utilizing significantly reduce peak distributing throughout day. there considerable difference between maximum possible needed ERS, which influence revenues. Future studies expand include other modes (e.g., trucks) provide holistic assessments economic benefits needs.