Abstract: Orderly charging of electric vehicles can reduce the adverse impact of charging load on distribution network.Firstly, the research status of orderly charging of electric vehicles is summarized from the aspects of optimization objectives and constraints, solution algorithms and regulation strategies. Among them, based on the classification of traditional distribution network, active distribution network, micro-grid and distribution network containing V2G, it discussed the optimization objectives, which including minimum peak valley difference, minimum network loss, minimum load fluctuation and so on, moreover various constraints are summarized. The algorithms for solving the function of ordered charging model are reviewed from two aspects: traditional optimization algorithm and intelligent optimization algorithm. Then, the regulation mode of orderly charging is summarized according to centralized control, decentralized control, hierarchical and zoning control, and the incentive mode of orderly charging is concluded according to electricity price mechanism and incentive measures. Finally, it prospected the research work required for orderly charging of electric vehicles.