Simulation and Design Tools for Batteries & EV Systems

1. Basics

2. Series and parallel of the
Pack

3. Calculation of Series and
Parallel

4. EV Components

5. Why Simulations?
• Save time and cost before physical prototyping
• Validate design under various operating conditions
• Optimize performance, thermal behavior, and safety
Key Areas
•Vehicle Range & Performance
•Battery Pack Design
•Thermal Management
•Electrical Circuit Behavior
•Mechanical and Structural Stress
•BMS Algorithm Simulation

6. Popular Simulation tools
Tool Purpose Key Features
MATLAB/Simulink System-level modeling
Battery modeling, BMS algorithms,
thermal control
ANSYS Fluent / Icepak Thermal simulation Cooling, heat dissipation analysis
COMSOL Multiphysics Electro-thermal-chemical analysis
Coupled simulations (heat, stress,
electrochemistry)
LTspice Electrical circuit simulation Battery charger circuits, protections
SolidWorks / CATIA Mechanical CAD Structural design, module integration
Autonomie (by Argonne Lab) EV system simulation
Vehicle energy flow and range
modeling
GT-AutoLion / GT-SUITE Battery & vehicle system simulation
High-fidelity battery pack behavior
and life models