Review Paper on Wireless EV Charging Integrated with IoT Based  
Smart Parking Monitoring System  
Mr. Ajay Devkar1, Ms. Mahima Nalawade2, Ms. Shivani Patil3, Dr. Arjun Nichal4  
123UG Student, Department of E & TC, Adarsh Institute of Technology & Research Centre Vita, India  
4Associate Professor, Department of E & TC, Adarsh Institute of Technology & Research Centre Vita,  
India  
Received: 20 November 2025; Accepted: 30 November 2025; Published: 05 November 2025  
ABSTRACT  
A smart EV charging parking station combines energy management, real-time data analysis, and connected  
charging systems to improve the charging experience for electric vehicle users. It uses sensor networks, IoT  
communication, and load-balancing algorithms to monitor parking availability, manage power distribution, and  
change charging rates based on demand, grid conditions, and user preferences. Integrating renewable energy and  
onsite energy storage boosts efficiency by lowering peak load and operational costs. The platform also connects  
with mobile apps for reservation, payment, and monitoring services, making the experience smooth for users.  
Overall, the smart EV charging parking station increases energy efficiency, improves grid stability, and supports  
sustainable transportation systems.  
Currently, we are facing issues related to a lack of fuel. As a result, we are moving toward electric vehicles.  
However, people still do not prefer electric vehicles over the ones currently available. This reluctance is due to  
high prices and a shortage of charging stations. Even when few charging stations are available, it takes extra time  
to charge the vehicle. Additionally, parking has become a major issue in urban areas. By addressing these  
problems, we can offer smart parking with charging options at the most commercial buildings. This will reduce  
the hassle of searching for parking spaces. There will also be no need to spend extra time looking for charging  
stations or charging at these locations. This paper outlines the wireless power transfer technology for electric  
vehicles and charging systems using the Internet of Things. It also reviews IoT-based smart parking methods  
that have been implemented and compares combined parking and charging systems with separate ones.  
Keywords: EV - Electric vehicle, wireless charging, automatic parking, IoT - Internet of Things, IPT - Inductive  
power transfer  
INTRODUCTION  
The rapid rise in electric vehicle (EV) adoption worldwide offers great chances for cleaner transportation, less  
reliance on fossil fuels, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. However, this shift also brings significant  
challenges related to charging infrastructure, energy management, and user convenience. Traditional EV  
charging systems often face issues like unorganized parking, long wait times, a lack of real-time information,  
inefficient energy distribution, and limited interaction between users and charging stations. As more EVs hit the  
road, these challenges can lead to congestion, overload distribution networks, and inconvenience for drivers. To  
address these issues, a Smart EV Charging Parking System that uses IoT technology has emerged as a promising  
solution. This project combines Internet-of-Things technologies, sensor-based slot monitoring, automated  
charging control, and effective communication platforms to develop a modern, user-friendly, and energy-  
efficient charging ecosystem.  
IoT technology is key to transforming regular parking lots into smart charging hubs. By using sensors such as  
ultrasonic, IR, RFID, camera modules, and smart meters, the system constantly tracks parking slot availability,  
vehicle location, charger conditions, and energy usage. These devices connect to a microcontroller or embedded  
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system like Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi, which processes this data and sends real-time updates to cloud  
servers or mobile apps. This allows drivers to quickly see which parking spots are open, whether chargers are  
available, and how long or how much it will cost to charge. In older systems, drivers often waste time searching  
for available charging points, resulting in unnecessary fuel use, traffic congestion, and user frustration. The IoT-  
enabled approach removes these inefficiencies by offering transparency, automation, and remote access.  
Introducing smart charging algorithms further boosts the efficiency of EV charging infrastructure. Modern EV  
systems need to interact with the power grid wisely to prevent overloads, voltage drops, and high demand during  
peak hours. IoT-based smart EV charging systems help balance loads by distributing power according to demand  
patterns, grid conditions, and user preferences. Using unidirectional V1G smart charging strategies, the system  
can automatically adjust charging speed based on energy availability. It might slow charging during peak hours,  
increase it during off-peak times, or pause charging altogether if the grid is unstable. In more advanced cases,  
bidirectional Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology allows EVs to send stored energy back to the grid. Though still  
developing, V2G has great potential for stabilizing the grid, supporting renewable energy integration, and  
lowering overall electricity costs.  
Beyond energy management, the IoT-based system improves user experience with reservation features, mobile  
app integration, and automated payment systems. Drivers can reserve charging slots in advance, track charging  
progress in real time, receive alerts when charging is complete, and make digital payments without any human  
help. These features increase the reliability and predictability of EV charging, encouraging more users to switch  
to electric vehicles. This supports global sustainability goals and government efforts to promote clean mobility.  
The smart parking system also cuts down on unnecessary vehicle movement in parking areas, reduces human  
reliance, and boosts safety through controlled access and automated monitoring.  
Another key aspect of the project is its role in promoting sustainable energy use. Many researchers and urban  
planners see the potential in integrating solar panels, battery storage systems, and smart inverters with EV  
charging stations. IoT-based monitoring and control can optimize the flow of renewable energy, maximize the  
use of clean power, and lessen reliance on grid electricity. The system can track solar generation levels, battery  
charge states, weather conditions, and energy prices to find the best charging schedule. By syncing charging  
behavior with renewable energy availability, the system helps lower carbon emissions and operational costs.  
This makes smart EV charging parking systems ideal for eco-friendly buildings, smart cities, and future-ready  
transportation systems.  
Figure 1: Block Diagram  
The block diagram illustrates the core components and flow for a wired IoT-based Smart EV Charging Parking  
System. The system's central decision-maker is the Arduino (MCU), which manages power and authentication  
based on real-time inputs. The IR Sensor provides the first input, detecting the presence of a vehicle in the  
parking spot. Simultaneously, the RFID Module handles user authentication, verifying the driver's identity before  
allowing charging. Both the sensor and the RFID module receive their necessary low-voltage power from the  
Power Supply (Regulator 5V), which itself is driven by the main Battery.  
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Upon successful verification (vehicle present and user authenticated), the Arduino sends a control signal to the  
Relay. The Relay acts as an electrical switch, closing the high-power circuit to activate the Charging Port,  
allowing the EV to charge. Crucially, the IoT Module provides external connectivity, relaying real-time status  
data (occupancy, authentication success/failure, charging start/stop) from the Arduino to a remote server or user  
application. This two-way communication enables central monitoring and potential remote control, integrating  
the local hardware into a broader smart city infrastructure.  
LITERATURE REVIEW  
The reviewed literature converges on the idea that combining Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) for EVs with  
Internet of Things (IoT) technologies for smart parking creates a highly efficient, user-friendly, and scalable  
infrastructure.  
The Core Technology: Wireless Power Transfer (WPT)  
A fundamental thread in the literature is the shift from conductive (plug-in) charging to Wireless Power Transfer  
(WPT), primarily utilizing Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) or Magnetic Resonance Coupling (MRC).  
IPT/MRC Fundamentals: Papers emphasize that WPT transfers energy via an oscillating magnetic field between  
a transmitting coil (in the ground) and a receiving coil (underneath the EV). This non-contact method enhances  
safety (eliminating electrical shock risk) and convenience (no physical plugging required).  
Efficiency and Alignment: A critical challenge highlighted is maintaining high efficiency during power transfer.  
Misalignment between the coils significantly reduces efficiency. Research is focused on techniques like coil  
alignment systems (often using sensor feedback) or using resonant inductive coupling to achieve efficiencies  
near or above 90%, comparable to wired charging. Dynamic WPT, where charging occurs while the vehicle is  
moving, is also being explored to mitigate "range anxiety" and reduce the need for large EV batteries.  
The Smart Layer: IoT-based Parking Monitoring  
The Internet of Things (IoT) provides the intelligence and connectivity layer essential for a "smart" system. This  
layer's role is primarily to monitor, manage, and communicate real-time status.  
Slot Detection and Real-Time Status: Papers frequently propose the use of various sensors, such as Infrared (IR)  
sensors, Ultrasonic sensors, or image processing (camera-based), to detect the presence of a vehicle in a parking  
slot. This real-time data is sent via communication modules (e.g., Wi-Fi, Node MCU, ESP8266) to a cloud-based  
platform (e.g., a web server or mobile application).  
User Interface and Booking: The IoT integration is crucial for the user experience. Mobile applications allow  
drivers to locate and reserve available charging/parking slots, drastically reducing the time spent searching and  
leading to less traffic congestion, which is a key goal of smart parking systems.  
Centralized Management: The IoT platform enables a Charging Management System (CMS) to monitor and  
control the entire infrastructure, including charging scheduling, automatic power activation/deactivation, and  
load balancing to prevent grid overload.  
Integration and System Architecture  
The most transformative aspect is the seamless integration of WPT and IoT smart parking into a cohesive system.  
Automated Charging Activation: The system uses sensor data (from the smart parking layer) to confirm the  
vehicle's presence and proper alignment over the WPT pad. Only upon successful confirmation does a  
microcontroller or relay activate the wireless charging process, ensuring power is only transferred when  
necessary and safely.  
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Data-Driven Optimization: Real-time data collected by the IoT system (e.g., State of Charge (SoC), charging  
time, energy consumption) is logged in the cloud. This data is invaluable for urban planners, enabling  
optimization of charging network deployment, dynamic billing, and predictive maintenance of the WPT  
hardware.  
Sustainability Integration: Several studies propose integrating the smart parking-WPT system with Renewable  
Energy Sources (RES), such as solar panels, and Battery Storage Systems. This "Green Charging" approach  
enhances the system's sustainability and resilience while further reducing the carbon footprint of electric  
transportation.  
Challenges and Future Directions  
While the technology is promising, the literature identifies several common limitations and future research  
avenues.  
Standardization: A significant hurdle is the lack of complete and exhaustive standardization for high-power  
WPT technology (e.g., across different EV manufacturers), which is necessary for widespread commercial  
adoption.  
Cost and Complexity: The high initial cost of WPT infrastructure (e.g., coils, high-frequency power electronics)  
and the complexity of the integrated IoT system are cited as barriers to immediate mass deployment.  
Environmental Factors: The performance of some sensors (e.g., IR) can be negatively impacted by harsh  
weather conditions (e.g., heavy rain), which must be mitigated through robust design or sensor fusion.  
Table 1: Comparative Literature Review Table  
Paper  
(Conceptual/Realized  
System)  
Title Published  
Year  
Advantages  
Limitations  
Combines real-time parking  
management (IR sensors)  
and contactless 7.7 kW  
charging. Features advance  
booking system and cable-  
free design, significantly  
reducing maintenance.  
Wireless  
EV  
Charging  
Relies on IR sensor accuracy  
(can be reduced by weather).  
Integrated with IoT Based Recent (e.g.,  
Smart Parking Monitoring 2024/2025)  
System  
Requires  
high-efficiency  
alignment.  
Integration of IoT enables  
real-time data collection,  
WPT is currently most  
efficient only in stationary  
mode (parking).  
IoT Based EV Wireless Recent (e.g., remote  
monitoring,  
Charging Station  
2024)  
predictive maintenance, and  
dynamic load balancing.  
Uses magnetic coupling.  
Provides a unified solution to  
the needs for comfortable  
charging and parking space.  
Reduces driver error and  
Wireless  
charging  
is  
A Review on IoT based  
Electric Vehicle Charging 2020  
and Parking System  
constrained by the lack of  
complete standardization. High  
initial cost of the integrated  
system.  
energy  
use  
through  
automation.  
Smart  
and  
Sustainable  
Integrates Renewable Energy Complexity of integrating  
Resources (RERs) and multiple systems (solar,  
2024  
Wireless Electric Vehicle  
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Paper  
(Conceptual/Realized  
System)  
Title Published  
Year  
Advantages  
Limitations  
Charging Strategy with  
Renewable Energy and IoT  
Integration  
battery storage for a storage,  
sustainable energy supply. Performance is dependent on  
Achieves high Return on RER availability.  
WPT,  
IoT).  
Investment  
(IRR)  
and  
significant CO2 reduction in  
case studies.  
Focuses on Dynamic WPT  
(charging while moving) to  
overcome range anxiety.  
IoT Integrated Dynamic  
Wireless Charging System  
for Electric Vehicle with  
Authentication and Billing  
Dynamic WPT is a new  
technology; implementation  
hurdles and user adoption  
issues are potential negatives.  
2024  
2022  
Includes  
authentication  
secure  
and  
customized billing through a  
mobile app.  
Uses a Control Area Network  
(CAN) protocol and OSGi Complexity in managing the  
Gateway to collect and big data generated by the  
process large amounts of system. Potential for overload  
vehicle data in real-time. on the ultimate controller (web  
Manages charging via a web server).  
IOT Enabled Smart Charging  
Stations for Electric Vehicles  
server.  
Uses image processing and  
ultrasonic  
enhanced  
sensors  
security  
for Focuses  
and hardware/coil  
heavily  
on  
design,  
Iot based Smart Car Parking  
with Wireless Charging 2020  
Feature for Electric Car  
parking slot monitoring. potentially  
Discusses detailed broader system scalability  
overlooking  
hardware/coil design for issues.  
WPT at high output.  
Emphasizes the use of solar  
Wireless  
efficiency  
generally lower than ideal  
plug-in charging.  
power  
(90-95%)  
transfer  
is  
SMART  
VEHICLE  
STATION USING IOT  
WIRELESS  
CHARGING  
energy to power the WPT,  
reducing dependence on the  
grid and cutting carbon  
emissions.  
Recent (e.g.,  
2024)  
Utilizes IoT (e.g., Ultrasonic Typically focuses only on  
sensors, RFID) to monitor parking; lacks the integration  
free space, reduce traffic, and and complexity of the WPT  
increase economy by saving system. Often has high  
A Review of Smart Parking  
System  
Various  
fuel.  
implementation time.  
Innovative  
automatically  
transmitting and receiving  
coils to save time and  
maximize energy transfer  
efficiency.  
method  
to  
align  
Requires a complex alignment  
mechanism/algorithm  
(fingerprint method) to be  
implemented in the WPT  
hardware.  
Improving Flexibility of EV  
Wireless Charging Using Various  
Fingerprint Method  
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CONCLUSION  
The literature overwhelmingly confirms that the integration of Wireless Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging with an  
IoT-based Smart Parking Monitoring System is a vital and transformative step toward achieving smart,  
sustainable urban mobility. This convergence successfully addresses the key inhibitors of EV adoption: range  
anxiety and the inconvenience of plug-in charging.  
The adoption of Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) technology, primarily through Inductive Power Transfer (IPT),  
eliminates the need for cumbersome cables, significantly enhancing user safety, accessibility, and convenience,  
effectively making the charging process as simple as parking. The IoT layer acts as the central nervous system,  
utilizing sensors (IR, ultrasonic) for real-time parking slot monitoring, enabling features like advance booking,  
efficient load balancing to protect the grid, and predictive maintenance through continuous data collection.  
While challenges remainnotably the high initial cost of WPT infrastructure, the critical need for  
standardization across manufacturers, and ensuring maximum charging efficiency despite potential coil  
misalignmentongoing research is rapidly overcoming these hurdles. The future scope includes dynamic  
wireless charging (charging while driving) and deep integration with Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and  
smart grid technologies to create truly sustainable and resilient urban charging ecosystems. This integrated  
system represents a necessary evolution that supports not only the growth of the EV market but also the  
foundational principles of a smart city.  
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