Abstract

There is a growing shift towards zero-emission transport technologies to mitigate climate change. While electric vehicles are gaining traction, transitioning to electromobility will impact both transportation and energy sectors. Evaluating potential future electromobility scenarios can enable decision-makers to anticipate infrastructure needs, energy demand patterns, and environmental benefits. This paper presents a highly interdisciplinary simulation and assessment framework for evaluating electromobility adoption scenarios in urban centres, integrating five modules: (i) technology adoption, (ii) urban planning, (iii) transport systems, (iv) power distribution, and (v) energy system expansion. While considering grid and urban planning, it assesses the sustainability, performance, and infrastructure requirements of transport electrification through indicators that were determined in a participatory process with public and private collaborators. A case study using data from Temuco and Padre Las Casas in Chile demonstrates the methodology's applicability.