International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive System (IJPEDS) Vol. 7, No. 1, March 2016, pp. 114~123 ISSN: 2088-8694  114 Journal homepage: http://iaesjournal.com/online/index.php/IJPEDS A Comprehensive Overview of Electric Vehicle Charging using Renewable Energy Abdul Rauf Bhatti *,**** , Zainal Salam *,*** , Mohd Junaidi Bin Abdul Aziz ** , Kong Pui Yee ** * Centre of Electrical Energy Systems ** Power Electronics and Drives Research Group, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia *** Insitute of Future Energy, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia **** Department of Electrical Engineering, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan Article Info ABSTRACT Article history: Received Oct 22, 2015 Revised Dec 23, 2015 Accepted Jan 12, 2016 The integration of PV with the electric vehicle (EV) charging system has been on the rise due to several factors, namely continuous reduction in the price of PV modules, rapid growth in EV and concern over the effects of greenhouse gases. Over the years, numerous papers have been published on EV charging using the standard utility (grid) electrical supply; however, there seems to be an absence of a comprehensive overview using PV as one of the components for the charger. With the growing interest in this topic, it is timely to review, summarize and update all the related works on PV charging, and to present it as a single reference. For the benefit of a wider audience, the paper also includes the brief description on EV charging stations, background of EV, as well as a brief description of PV systems. Some of the main features of battery management system (BMS) for EV battery are also presented. It is envisaged that the information gathered in this paper will be a valuable one–stop source of information for researchers working in this topic. Keyword: Battery management system Electric vehicle charging Photovoltaic system State of charge PV-grid charging system Copyright © 2016 Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. All rights reserved. Corresponding Author: Zainal Salam, Centre of Electrical Energy Systems, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Email: zainals@fke.utm.my 1. INTRODUCTION The concern over the environment due to the greenhouse gases emitted by the conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles is the major factor that accelerates the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry at a sustainable level. On the other hand, the prospect of the EV has initiated the integration of the electrical power and the transportation systems in a way that has not been conceivable before. The main link between the two sectors is the charging of the batteries. Charging stations fall into four basic contexts: 1.1. Residential Charging Stations The EV users plug in when they return home, and their car recharges overnight. A home charging station usually has no user authentication, no metering, and may require wiring a dedicated circuit. Some portable chargers can be wall mounted as a charging station. 1.2. Charging While Park A commercial venture, offered in partnership with the owners of the parking lot. This charging may be slow or higher speed, and encourages EV users to recharge their car while they take advantage of nearby facilities. It can include parking stations, parking at malls and small centers.