Method

Definition

Smart charging describes the coordinated control of electric energy transfer to connected systems based on dynamic conditions such as grid capacity, demand distribution, pricing signals, and system constraints.

It represents a system-level coordination process in which charging behavior is not fixed but adjusted in response to temporal, infrastructural, and operational variables.

Scope Boundary

Included

• Dynamic control of charging processes
• Load balancing across multiple charging points
• Time-dependent energy distribution
• Integration of grid conditions and system constraints
• Coordination between charging infrastructure and connected systems

Excluded

• Physical charging hardware design
• Battery chemistry and storage technology
• Energy generation infrastructure
• Vendor-specific charging platforms
• Regulatory or tariff policy interpretation

Structural Phase Model

Phase 1 — System State Detection

The system identifies relevant parameters including grid capacity, demand load, connected devices, and temporal conditions.

Phase 2 — Constraint Evaluation

Operational constraints and optimization objectives are evaluated to determine permissible charging behavior.

Phase 3 — Charging Coordination

Charging processes are dynamically adjusted across connected systems to align with evaluated constraints and system priorities.

Phase 4 — System Response

The resulting charging behavior is executed and continuously updated based on changing system conditions.