This study presents a systematic review of the academic literature on electric and hybrid vehicles, their ecosystems, and supporting infrastructure over the period 2008–2024. Using the PRISMA methodology, the research evaluates related studies, exploring trends and developments in charging infrastructure, lithium batteries, and the integration of renewable energy, as well as the regulatory and environmental challenges faced by the sector. This work is both novel and significant as it provides a comprehensive and systematic perspective on the most relevant research in the field of electric and hybrid vehicles. Unlike previous studies that often focus on specific aspects, such as life cycle analysis, circular economy, or thermal management of batteries, this review adopts a holistic approach. The analysis of the literature highlights the exponential growth of charging infrastructure and technological progress in lithium batteries, while underscoring persistent challenges related to standardisation and sustainability. The findings suggest the need for policies that foster public-private collaboration, diversify lithium sources, and integrate renewable energy, enabling an equitable transition to sustainable mobility.
La sostenibilidad, más allá de ser una moda o imposición normativa, es la vía más rentable, adaptativa y resiliente de crecimiento. No se limita al medio ambiente, sino que integra tres dimensiones esenciales: ambiental, económica y social, tal como se definió en el Informe Brundtland de 1987.
La sostenibilidad ambiental preserva la biodiversidad sin renunciar al progreso económico; la sostenibilidad social promueve bienestar y estabilidad comunitaria; y la sostenibilidad económica se logra a través de modelos rentables y resilientes, incluso recibiendo financiación más favorable.