Range anxiety of one of the major obstacles of electric vehicles (EVs) nowadays. The phenomenon of “range anxiety” can lead to irrational charging decisions and reduce the efficiency of the charging network. Thus, it is necessary to understand the factors leading to range anxiety from both spatial and temporal perspectives of view. Through depicting the characteristics of EV users, it is possible to predict the level of range anxiety of users under different conditions and anticipate their charging decisions. Further, we can provide customized feedbacks to EV users and design training programs of them in order to facilitate more rational charging behaviors and more economic driving style, and thus alleviate their range anxiety. The outcome of this research can improve the social acceptance of EVs, optimize the efficiency of charging network and boost the EV market share in cities.
- Student PI(s): Jiyao Wang
- Sponsor/Collaborators: Prof. Ran TU, Southeast University
- Project date: Mar 1, 2022 - now
Related Publications
1：Wang J., Huang C., Tu R., He D*.(2023). Influential factors of users’ trust in the range estimation systems of battery electric vehicles – A survey study in China. In Proceedings of the Transportation Research Board 102nd Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C (No. 23-01746). [post-print]