Electric Vehicles: A Comprehensive Review of Technologies, Integration, Adoption, and Optimization

The transport sector has experienced a boom in electric mobility over the past decade as it moves towards a more sustainable future associated with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This paper provides a comprehensive review of the existing literature on important aspects of electric vehicle development, including technical, social, and methodological viewpoints. This paper presents an overview of electric vehicle (EV) operations, including discussions on the technology, charging modes and standards, as well as charging coordination and control. The paper also examines the potential benefits and consequences of integrating EVs into power systems. The paper thereafter presents the reader with a concise overview of the key elements and obstacles that are acknowledged as crucial to the widespread adoption and market expansion of EVs globally. Ultimately, we examine many areas of focus for improving efficiency in the operations and planning of EV integration into power grids.