Bidirectional AC-DC Converter System for Grid-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Grid Applications

This paper presents a bidirectional AC-DC converter system designed for seamless power exchange between electric vehicles (EVs) and the utility grid. The proposed converter facilitates the conversion of 230 V, 50 Hz AC input to 380 V DC during grid-to-vehicle operation, allowing for efficient battery charging through a bidirectional DC-DC converter. Conversely, during vehicle-to-grid operation, it converts the 380 V DC input from the DC-DC converter to 230 V, 50 Hz AC output for grid supply. The system employs PI controllers to ensure precise voltage and current regulation, ensuring stable and efficient operation during grid interaction. Simulation results demonstrate the system’s effectiveness in managing power conversion for both grid-to-vehicle (G2V) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) applications.