![[2601.01581] CONSENT: A Negotiation Framework for Leveraging User Flexibility in Vehicle-to-Building Charging under Uncertainty](https://arxiv.org/static/browse/0.3.4/images/arxiv-logo-fb.png){kind=logo}
[2601.01581] CONSENT: A Negotiation Framework for Leveraging User Flexibility in Vehicle-to-Building Charging under Uncertainty
Summary
The paper presents CONSENT, a negotiation framework designed to optimize vehicle-to-building (V2B) charging by balancing the needs of building operators and electric vehicle users under uncertain conditions.
Why It Matters
As electric vehicle adoption increases, managing charging costs and user convenience becomes critical. This framework addresses the conflict between energy costs for operators and the charging preferences of users, promoting collaboration and efficiency in energy management.
Key Takeaways
- CONSENT framework enhances V2B charging efficiency by negotiating user flexibility.
- The framework reduces building operators' costs by over 3.5% compared to traditional methods.
- Users can save up to 22% on charging expenses, promoting wider EV adoption.
- The approach aligns the objectives of building operators and EV users, fostering collaboration.
- Real-world validation demonstrates the framework's effectiveness in operational settings.
Computer Science > Multiagent Systems arXiv:2601.01581 (cs) [Submitted on 4 Jan 2026 (v1), last revised 16 Feb 2026 (this version, v3)] Title:CONSENT: A Negotiation Framework for Leveraging User Flexibility in Vehicle-to-Building Charging under Uncertainty Authors:Rishav Sen, Fangqi Liu, Jose Paolo Talusan, Ava Pettet, Yoshinori Suzue, Mark Bailey, Ayan Mukhopadhyay, Abhishek Dubey View a PDF of the paper titled CONSENT: A Negotiation Framework for Leveraging User Flexibility in Vehicle-to-Building Charging under Uncertainty, by Rishav Sen and 7 other authors View PDF HTML (experimental) Abstract:The growth of Electric Vehicles (EVs) creates a conflict in vehicle-to-building (V2B) settings between building operators, who face high energy costs from uncoordinated charging, and drivers, who prioritize convenience and a full charge. To resolve this, we propose a negotiation-based framework that, by design, guarantees voluntary participation, strategy-proofness, and budget feasibility. It transforms EV charging into a strategic resource by offering drivers a range of incentive-backed options for modest flexibility in their departure time or requested state of charge (SoC). Our framework is calibrated with user survey data and validated using real operational data from a commercial building and an EV manufacturer. Simulations show that our negotiation protocol creates a mutually beneficial outcome: lowering the building operator's costs by over 3.5\% compared to an optimized, n...
