Abstract

Optimizing the charge profile- considering users ’ driving profiles PHEVs are discussed controversially. On the one hand, the evolutionary ap-proach of a hybrid vehicle helps the consumer to adopt to electric driving, using the range extender when driving longer distances. On the other hand, PHEVs have a more complex propulsion system and a potentially low emission impact due to a low electric driving share. These factors, however, strongly depend on the consumers ’ driving and charging behavior. Therefore, this paper simulates realistic driving based on the national German travel survey. Firstly, battery profiles are modeled using further information about parking locations, charging scenarios, as well as different battery sizes. Secondly, total costs of different alternative vehicles are calculated and mini-mized varying the battery size. According to the simulation, PHEVs are less expensive and thus important for