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Information Technologies and Data Transmission Protocols in Electric Car Charging Systems

SISN.
2025;
Volume 17
: pp. 304 - 318
https://doi.org/10.23939/sisn2025.17.304
Authors:
  1. Oleh Markiv
  2. Yuriy Ryshkovets
1
Lviv Polytechnic National University, Information Systems and Networks Department, Lviv, Ukraine
2
Lviv Polytechnic National University, Information Systems and Networks Department, Lviv, Ukraine

The article presents a comprehensive analysis of innovative information technologies that are critical for the development of modern electric vehicle charging station infrastructure. The impact of digital solutions on the reliability, security, scalability, and efficiency of charging networks is investigated, and the challenges associated with their implementation are analyzed. Current industry problems are considered: the exponential growth in the number of electric vehicles, the need for fast and secure user authentication, ensuring continuous real-time monitoring of the condition of charging stations, and intelligent optimization of charging processes. Particular attention is paid to issues of ensuring stable communication in conditions of unstable coverage, compatibility of equipment from different manufacturers, and the economic efficiency of implemented technologies. Based on an analysis of cutting- edge scientific research, the article reveals various architectural approaches to building information systems for charging stations, evaluates their advantages and disadvantages, and describes in detail the mechanisms of interaction between electric vehicles, charging stations, and centralized management systems. An overview of modern cybersecurity methods and authentication protocols adapted to the specifics of charging infrastructure is presented. The conclusions summarize the research results and provide substantiated recommendations for the selection and implementation of information technologies to create a reliable, secure, scalable, and cost-effective charging station infrastructure. The article will be useful for research engineers, software developers, charging network operators, as well as representatives of energy companies and government regulators.

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electric vehicle supply equipment
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