Design of Powertrain Model for an Electric Vehicle using MATLAB/Simulink
Vedant Tomar, A. Chitra, Daki Krishnachaitanya, Raghavendra Rao N.S., V. Indragandhi, W. Razia Sultana
Abstract
This paper aims to explore the lesser popular and affordable Electric Vehicle (EV) models that are less likely to be bought by people because of the negative stigma regarding them. This study is based on Ford Focus and Nissan Leaf EV. By merging both mechanical and electrical models in the study, an analytical model for an EV powertrain has been built in this paper to show vehicular dynamics. The powertrain includes a motor, a dc/dc converter, a dc/ac inverter, a battery pack, a Battery Management System (BMS), and a control system in the electrical system. Power transmissions, vehicle wheels, and an axial shaft make up the mechanical system. Furthermore, real-world driving testing and simulation tests in MATLAB/Simulink are used to investigate the Ford Focus and Nissan Leaf's driving performance. Finally, the comparison studies of these models, that is State of Charge (SOC), speed, motor torque, axle torque against the time and range of the vehicle, are examined.