Transportation Research Part D Transport and Environment· 2026Q1
Flexibility at a cost? Required price reductions in dynamic EV charging tariffs
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Short summary
An average price reduction of 23.9% incentivizes EV users to shift charging from peak to off-peak hours, 24.1% to change location by 1km, and 29.7% to extend charging duration by 100%.
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Key points
- Average price reductions needed: 23.9% for time shift, 24.1% for location shift, 29.7% for duration extension.
- Dynamic pricing can effectively reduce charging station congestion.
- User responsiveness to dynamic pricing depends on driving experience, mobility patterns, and socio-demographics.
- Sufficient financial incentives are key to modifying user charging behavior.
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Abstract
Congestion at charging stations during peak hours limits their optimal utilization hindering the adoption of e-vehicles by restricting user mobility. This study examines how dynamic pricing schemes can incentivize users to modify their charging behavior and alleviate charging station congestion. Through a survey-based experiment, we quantified users’ willingness to pay across different pricing schemes with variations in time, location, and duration. Results demonstrate that average price reductions required for demand shifting were: 23.9% to change charging time (day to night), 24.1% to change location (by 1 km), and 29.7% to accept a prolongation of charging duration (by 100%). Responsiveness to dynamic pricing varied based on e-vehicle driving experience, mobility patterns, and socio-demographic characteristics. Our findings indicate that sufficient financial incentives can effectively reduce charging station congestion. We recommend policymakers to establish regulatory frameworks for dynamic pricing for electric vehicle charging and further investigate the effectiveness of various pricing schemes.
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