This document discusses simulation in electric vehicle (EV) software development. It begins with an introduction to EVs and simulation, then discusses types of EV simulations including powertrain, motor control, and battery management system simulations. It describes hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, and model-in-the-loop simulations and their roles in the development process. Key advantages of simulation are that it allows for cost-effective testing by eliminating physical prototypes, enables rapid iteration to accelerate development, and facilitates thorough testing to ensure safety and reliability.