Electric Vehicle Emissions Testing

Jul 2016

Electricity Distribution

Reference: NIA_WPD_018

Status: Complete

Start Date: Jul 2016

End Date: Jun 2017

Funding Licencee(s): Western Power Distribution, Western Power Distribution South West, Western Power Distribution South Wales, Western Power Distribution East Midlands and Western Power Distribution West Midlands

Contact: Benjamin Godfrey - Innovation & Low Carbon Networks Engineer

Funding Mechanism Network Innovation Allowance

Research Area: None

Core Technology(ies): Electric Vehicles, Carbon Emission Reduction Technologies and Harmonics

Estimated Expenditure: £145,500.00

Introduction: This project will cover the testing of between 15 to 20 EVs and charging rates up to 32A.

Objectives:

This project will determine the level of harmonics and flicker observed during the charging of EVs and document the emissions conducted back onto the electrical distribution network.

Expected Benefits:

Testing of at least 15 electric vehicles
Recording of power quality data for specific vehicle types
EV power quality data analysed for compliance with relevant standards
Report on EV Emissions Testing completed