Software Concept Design and Feasibility of Next Generation Vehicle-To-X (V2X) Charging Systems

Sammanfattning

Electrification is one of the vital steps on the way to achieving global sustainability goals. As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, new opportunities for energy management are presented, and one of the most promising technologies in the field is Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X). This technology enables bidirectional energy transfer between EVs and external systems such as the electric grid, buildings, homes, and others. The majority of current research focuses on traditional passenger vehicles, whereas industrial, non-conventional EVs with larger batteries and longer idle times seem to be underexplored. This thesis investigates the software concept design and feasibility of V2X charging systems specifically for these types of EVs. The aim is to propose a flexible and secure software architecture capable of managing bidirectional power flow and following modern communication standards, while operating across diverse industrial contexts. A combination of literature review, stakeholder collaboration and system modeling was used. The end result was a modular software architecture with a strong emphasis on interoperability and standard compliance, as well as cybersecurity. The feasibility part of the study is evaluated with the help of MATLAB/Simulink, simulating V2G and G2V scenarios. This work contributes a foundational blueprint for software in V2X systems, addressing a gap in current research and offering pathways for the integration of EVs from various domains into future energy ecosystems.