INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION IN GMC

Shifting from a fossil-fueled to an eco-friendly vehicle fleet in cities could pave the way toward a more sustainable future for which EV Charging Stations installation should be prioritized. Electric Vehicles should thus be prioritized so that they could replace conventional vehicles gradually. In this context, an EV infrastructure, which ensures the functionality of the entire system, is essential. This study aims to develop a methodological framework to identify suitable locations for the deployment of EV charging points in urban environments. To meet the objectives, a mixed-method approach including a systematic literature review, detailed landuse distribution study, visualizing the concentration of landmarks, and an Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) for identifying suitable areas has been done. The outcome is a spatial model, which consists of parameters and weights for estimating the suitability and demand for the establishment of EV charging stations. Results show that the key location selection factors are: transport hubs, marked or controlled parking spaces, and points of interest for proposing different types of Charging Stations in GMC.