Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) is a technology that allows electric vehicles (EVs) to not only draw power from the grid for charging but also feed stored energy back to the grid, supporting energy balance, grid stability, and renewable integration.
V2G promises valuable grid services, but the gap between theoretical control concepts and actual hardware performance is not fully explored. The main objective of this thesis is to experimentally evaluate a V2G system under realistic operating conditions.
An advanced real-time simulation hardware platform will be employed in this thesis project, serving as both the control system and the digital model of the grid and vehicle-side systems. Such a platform represents an intermediate step between offline simulation and real vehicle operation.
Step 1 – Experimental setup
Step 2 – Experimental operation
The thesis will deliver a validated experimental setup along with quantitative evaluation of system capabilities and limitations.
Personal interest in real-time control and energy system simulation is considered a merit. The work will be carried out in Gothenburg. The thesis is recommended for one or two students.
The application deadline is September 30th, 2026.
Jonas Hellgren – RISE
jonas.hellgren@ri.se
Xiaoliang Huang – RISE
xiaoliang.huang@ri.se
As the challenges facing us as a society become increasingly complex, innovation alone is not enough; you need a strong innovation partner who can provide comprehensive support and a broad range of perspectives. This is where RISE comes in.
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