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CONSENT: A Negotiation Framework for Leveraging User Flexibility in Vehicle-to-Building Charging under Uncertainty

Multiagent Systems 2026-02-18 v3 Artificial Intelligence Computer Science and Game Theory Systems and Control Systems and Control

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, non-negotiating smart charging policy, while simultaneously reducing user charging expenses by 22\% below the utility's retail energy rate. By aligning operator and EV user objectives, our framework provides a strategic bridge between energy and mobility systems, transforming EV charging from a source of operational friction into a platform for collaboration and shared savings.

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@article{arxiv.2601.01581,
  title  = {CONSENT: A Negotiation Framework for Leveraging User Flexibility in Vehicle-to-Building Charging under Uncertainty},
  author = {Rishav Sen and Fangqi Liu and Jose Paolo Talusan and Ava Pettet and Yoshinori Suzue and Mark Bailey and Ayan Mukhopadhyay and Abhishek Dubey},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2601.01581},
  year   = {2026}
}

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Submitted to AAMAS 2026. 38 pages, 13 figures, 14 tables