Study on Long-Distance Electric Mobility on a Multinational Route

This study explores the challenges associated with long-distance travel exceeding 2000 km using an electric vehicle (EV) on a route spanning multiple countries, from Bulgaria to France. A dedicated research methodology was developed, selecting a specific route and EV for analysis. The findings indic...

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Main Authors: Velizara Pencheva, Asen Asenov, Mladen Kulev
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:World Electric Vehicle Journal
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2032-6653/16/4/204
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description This study explores the challenges associated with long-distance travel exceeding 2000 km using an electric vehicle (EV) on a route spanning multiple countries, from Bulgaria to France. A dedicated research methodology was developed, selecting a specific route and EV for analysis. The findings indicate that the energy consumption along the entire route averaged approximately 0.18 kWh/km under a load of around 240 kg. Furthermore, the study identified key challenges faced by EV drivers, particularly in locating charging stations and securing electric energy supply. Based on the results, several recommendations are proposed to enhance charging infrastructure conditions and mitigate driver uncertainty.
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spelling doaj-art-a9c84ceb07bc4b1aa3f3d6d588a2afe52025-08-20T02:25:04ZengMDPI AGWorld Electric Vehicle Journal2032-66532025-04-0116420410.3390/wevj16040204Study on Long-Distance Electric Mobility on a Multinational RouteVelizara Pencheva0Asen Asenov1Mladen Kulev2Department Transport, University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”, 8 Studentska Str., 7017 Ruse, BulgariaDepartment Transport, University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”, 8 Studentska Str., 7017 Ruse, BulgariaDepartment Transport, University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”, 8 Studentska Str., 7017 Ruse, BulgariaThis study explores the challenges associated with long-distance travel exceeding 2000 km using an electric vehicle (EV) on a route spanning multiple countries, from Bulgaria to France. A dedicated research methodology was developed, selecting a specific route and EV for analysis. The findings indicate that the energy consumption along the entire route averaged approximately 0.18 kWh/km under a load of around 240 kg. Furthermore, the study identified key challenges faced by EV drivers, particularly in locating charging stations and securing electric energy supply. Based on the results, several recommendations are proposed to enhance charging infrastructure conditions and mitigate driver uncertainty.https://www.mdpi.com/2032-6653/16/4/204electric vehicleselectric mobilitylong-distance travelEV research methodology
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Study on Long-Distance Electric Mobility on a Multinational Route
World Electric Vehicle Journal
electric vehicles
electric mobility
long-distance travel
EV research methodology
title Study on Long-Distance Electric Mobility on a Multinational Route
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electric mobility
long-distance travel
EV research methodology
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