Van den bergh, Ona (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Cleenwerck, Rémy (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), De Cauwer, Cedric (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Vanhaverbeke, Lieselot (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)

A Spatio-Temporal Framework for Assessing the V2G Potential of SAEVs: Trade-Off between Energy and Mobility

Scheduled for presentation during the Video Session "On-Demand Video Presentations" (VP-VP), Saturday, November 22, 2025, 08:00−18:00, On-Demand Platform

2025 IEEE 28th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC), November 18-21, 2025, Gold Coast, Australia

This information is tentative and subject to change. Compiled on April 2, 2026

Abstract

Shared autonomous electric vehicles (SAEVs) offer a promising alternative to private vehicles in urban areas due to their low emissions and potential to reduce air pollution. Beyond providing mobility services, SAEVs can contribute to grid stability through vehicle-to-grid (V2G) energy transfer, discharging their batteries to support the electrical grid. This study develops a framework to evaluate the V2G potential of an SAEV fleet and its trade-off with mobility services. Results indicate that 18–25% of V2G demand can be met without compromising mobility, while 25–38% can be achieved with a 23–29% reduction in mobility service reliability. These findings underscore the critical need for regulatory frameworks and balanced pricing models that harmonize mobility and energy priorities, ensuring SAEVs effectively support grid stability without undermining their primary function of mobility service.