Course Information
Course Overview
Review of all the EV technologies like vehicle dynamics, motor drive, chargers and battery technologies with MATLAB.
" Introduction to Electric Vehicle Technologies: First Course "
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the technologies used in modern electric vehicles (EVs), supported by practical modeling examples in MATLAB/Simulink.
If you are planning to enter the EV domain and looking for your first structured course, this program gives you a strong technical foundation — covering vehicle fundamentals, electric propulsion systems, energy storage, power electronics, charging systems, and government policies.
What You Will Learn
Evolution & Market Overview
The background behind the rise of electric vehicles
Global EV market trends
Indian EV ecosystem and government initiatives (such as policies introduced by the Government of India)
Vehicle Dynamics & Modeling
Basics of vehicle dynamics
Longitudinal vehicle modeling
Simulation of a 200 kg electric vehicle using MATLAB/Simulink
Performance analysis and interpretation of results
Electric Propulsion Systems
Introduction to electric motor drives used in EVs
Modeling of electrical machines and circuits
Different motors used for EV propulsion:
Induction Motor
PMSM
BLDC
Control strategies used in EV motor drives
PID controller tuning for motor control applications
Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
Types of energy storage systems used in EVs
Working principle of Lithium-ion cells and their chemistry families
Battery pack configuration
Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Power Electronics & Charging Systems
DC-DC converters used in EVs
Modelling of a Buck converter in Simulink
On-board and off-board chargers
EV charging protocols and standards
Practical Learning Approach
MATLAB/Simulink-based modelling examples
Realistic EV system simulations
Controller tuning exercises
Step-by-step explanation of simulation models
Who This Course Is For
Engineering students entering the EV field
Beginners in electric vehicle technologies
Professionals transitioning into EV domain
Anyone who wants hands-on EV modeling experience in MATLAB/Simulink
Course Content
- 6 section(s)
- 24 lecture(s)
- Section 1 Introduction
- Section 2 Type of EVs, Vehicle dynamics and modeling
- Section 3 EV motors and Control methods
- Section 4 Energy storage systems: Batteries and battery management systems
- Section 5 Charging Protocols and Type of Chargers (Includes a MATLAB project)
- Section 6 Government Initiatives and Poicies
What You’ll Learn
- Will learn about the brief history of Electric vehicles along with current global and indian market scenario., Also learn basic physics behind the vehicle dynamics and concept of drive cycle used in vehicle testing., Will learn about the various technologies used in an EV such as motor, charger and battery technologies, How to effectively use MATLAB simulink and develop a mathematical model of vehicle systems., Complete MATLAB Simulink model of DC-DC converters like buck Converter., Policies and initiatives taken by government of India
Skills covered in this course
Reviews
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EENN Skills
I am pleased with the course curriculum. The use of Simulink in a variety of electric vehicle technologies makes it a practical application. Due to the low volume, it is necessary to use earphones.