Blockchain EV Payment Systems: A Systematic Literature Review in Retail Energy Trading

Abstract

This study provides a systematic literature review of blockchain technology for the electric vehicle industry using a retail business-process lens. Based on a final sample of twenty-one publications, primary and sub-themes representing the body of work are identified, implications and applications are discussed. Literature-informed future research directions are proposed. Blockchain features, smart contracts, and electric vehicle charging systems are the emergent key themes in this study. The findings suggest that digitalizing electric vehicle networks with blockchain technology may benefit from operationalization and scalability.