Battery Electric SUV Design CA EA PB REV00
Battery Electric SUV Design CA EA PB REV00
Christopher Akinboyewa
Edvin Ahmetovic
Prabhu Bernard
PROJECT REPORT
EDS600 Electrical Drive Systems
Department of Engineering Science
Battery Electric SUV Design
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Problem Formation ........................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Design Specification ......................................................................................................... 2
2 Methods 3
2.1 Vehicle Selection .............................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Motor Selection ................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Cell & Battery Pack Selection ........................................................................................... 5
2.4 Drive Cycle Selection ....................................................................................................... 7
2.5 Simulink Model Overview ................................................................................................. 7
2.6 Simulink Model in detail .................................................................................................... 8
2.7 Optimization ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.7.1 Tires – Rolling resistance. ...................................................................................... 9
2.7.2 Battery Selection .................................................................................................. 10
3 Results 11
3.1 Driving Range based on Drive cycle. ............................................................................. 11
3.2 WLTP Vs ARTEMIS Comparison ................................................................................... 12
3.3 Total Losses with different drive cycle ............................................................................ 13
3.4 Improving the rolling resistance ...................................................................................... 14
3.5 State of Charge simulation ............................................................................................. 14
4 Analysis 15
4.1 Impact of drive cycle on Driving range ........................................................................... 15
4.2 Closer look at the drive cycle WLTP and ART M150 ..................................................... 15
4.3 Losses in the system ...................................................................................................... 16
4.4 Battery selection and the effect on state of charge ........................................................ 16
5 Conclusions 17
5.1 Secondary Effects .......................................................................................................... 17
PROJECT REPORT
EDS600 Electrical Drive Systems
Department of Engineering Science
Battery Electric SUV Design
Figures
Figure 1.1 To select our vehicle parameters, we considered before selecting vehicle
parameters. .............................................................................................................................. 1
Figure 2.1 Vehicle & parameter selection [6] ........................................................................... 3
Figure 2.2 Acceleration Calculation ......................................................................................... 3
Figure 2.3 Matlab Script ........................................................................................................... 3
Figure 2.4 Matlab Result .......................................................................................................... 4
Figure 2.5 Motor Data .............................................................................................................. 4
Figure 2.6 Vehicle Layout ........................................................................................................ 5
Figure 2.7 Cell Data [7] ............................................................................................................ 5
Figure 2.8 Assumptions and Calculations ................................................................................ 6
Figure 2.9 NEDC and WLTP [8] ............................................................................................... 7
Figure 2.10 Simulink Model...................................................................................................... 7
Figure 2.11 Simulink Drive Cycles ........................................................................................... 8
Figure 2.12 Tire friction coefficient as a function of the vehicle speed and variations of
the tire pressure ....................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 2.13 Radar chart of different cathode active materials in a Li-ion battery [13] ........... 10
Figure 3.1 NEDC, WLTP, FTP & Artemis Drive cycle [4]....................................................... 11
Figure 3.2 NEDC, WLTP, FTP & Artemis Distance driven [4] ............................................... 11
Figure 3.3 WLTP & Artemis ................................................................................................... 12
Figure 3.4 Losses due to different drive cycles ...................................................................... 13
Figure 3.5 State of charge from (90% to 0%) ........................................................................ 14
Figure 4.1 Energy Consumption for different drive cycles. .................................................... 15
Figure 4.2 Power, torque, and speed requirement at 100 km/h. ........................................... 15
Figure 4.3 Efficiency map of the Electric motor ..................................................................... 16
Tables
Table 3.1 Energy consumption as a result of changing tire rolling resistance ....................... 14
PROJECT REPORT
EDS600 Electrical Drive Systems
Department of Engineering Science
Battery Electric SUV Design
1 Introduction
An electric drive system is a critical component of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and
hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs). Electric drive system includes several components such as
electric motors, power electronics, inverters and batteries which work together to provide
power and control to the vehicle. The electric drive system is responsible for controlling the
speed, torque, and direction of the electric motor, which generates zero local CO2 emissions
and provides full torque right from the start [1]. MATLAB and Simulink are powerful tools
for modelling, simulating, and optimizing electric drive system vehicle parameters. They can
be used can be used for a wide range of electric vehicle development related tasks such a
modelling of the vehicle dynamics, transmissions performance and electric vehicle battery to
acquire the power requirements of the battery and afterwards deduce the best types of battery
to use for such applications [2]. The comprehensive features offered by MATLAB and
Simulink make them popular simulating and optimizing electric drive system vehicle
parameters.
The drive system consists of the transmission (Gearbox & Differential), electric motor,
power electric converter and RESS (battery). The driver or driving style are outside the scope
of this report.
Figure 1.1 To select our vehicle parameters, we considered before selecting vehicle parameters.
Improvement of the electric power system is one of the main challenges to make electric
cars competitive with gas powered cars. The main energy storage system of electric vehicles
nowadays is the battery. The improvements of energy density are being largely researched
but range and lifetime are still low compared to combustion engine vehicles. Hence need to
minimize the number of charge/discharge cycles of the battery. The battery operates under
optimal conditions (steady and smooth discharging), mainly in urban traffic decreasing the
number of charge/discharge cycles, hence increase in battery life.
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2 Methods
Methodology followed during the vehicle and component selection is detailed in this chapter.
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Once the required acceleration for the vehicle is set. A Matlab script was written for
initial sizing of the motor. A gear ratio of 8 was assumed for initial calculation between the
wheels and the electric motor. Result of the script calculates the torque and power required
for selecting the electric motor.
• Electric Motor Power Required = 224 kW
• Motor Torque Required = 350 Nm
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The proposed dual motor layout will give a combined output with
• Motor power = 276 kW
• Motor torque = 560 Nm
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The data from Molicel was used for battery calculation. For initial sizing of the
battery pack, the energy consumption for the electric powertrain and auxiliary applications
are assumed.
Molicel was selected since the cell had a high discharge C rate, which can draw a peak
current of 20 Amps. During acceleration, the motor will draw a peak power of 224 kW. The
battery pack designed can withstand that high discharge rate with a peak power of 279kW.
The C-Rate is updated in the Simulink model to avoid the over current issues during
the high discharge rate during the acceleration phase of the vehicle.
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1. Updated the model with the possibility of choosing different drive cycles.
2. Wheel torque was split to share between two motors on both axles.
3. Motor torque and power from dual motor is added to get the resultant plot.
4. Separate models are created to evaluate the impact of losses in the vehicle.
5. One battery pack is used with the voltage level of 400V.
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2.7 Optimization
A few of the parameters and drive cycles are modified to optimize the vehicle model
which is discussed further in this chapter.
Figure 2.12 Tire friction coefficient as a function of the vehicle speed and variations of the tire pressure
As shown in Figure 2.12 the vehicle speed has a small influence on the rolling
friction coefficient cr in lower speeds and the tires reach their thermal equilibrium after a
relatively long period (a few ten minutes). This means that the coefficient cr is dependent on
several factors but for many applications the coefficient may be assumed to be constant. In
this report the used rolling friction coefficient is 0.009 which is in between the minimum and
average graphs shown in Figure 2.12. By taking the different variables into consideration the
energy consumption could be optimized if lowering the value of cr. [10]
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Figure 2.13 Radar chart of different cathode active materials in a Li-ion battery [13]
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3 Results
3.1 Driving Range based on Drive cycle.
Figure 3.1 NEDC, WLTP, FTP & Artemis Drive cycle [4]
Figure 3.2 NEDC, WLTP, FTP & Artemis Distance driven [4]
1. The NEDC cycle is more optimized urban driving which gives a range of 516 km.
2. WLTP is a more realistic urban and highway driving system which gives a range of
439 km.
3. FTP is a city drive cycle, which gives a range of 659 km.
4. ART MW150, is a high acceleration/speed drive cycle that has a range of 272 km.
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1. WLTP even with a combination of highway and urban, draws a maximum power of
approximately 55 kW from the battery and peak torques are in the range of 175Nm.
2. Motor reaches a speed of 8000 rpm during WLTP operation where are close to 9000
at ARTM150
3. Artemis with high acceleration and high speed, pushes more regenerative power into
the battery during deceleration phase which comes to around -150 kW. The motor
torque during the motor braking phase is around -300Nm.
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4 Analysis
4.1 Impact of drive cycle on Driving range
The results in chapter 3.1 discuss the impact that four drive cycles have on the range
of the electric vehicle. The most important factor that determines the range of the vehicle is
the energy consumed per kilometer.
From the results it is evident that the consumption is dependent on the acceleration and
deceleration times and the top speed of the car. If the intention was to develop an SUV for
urban driving, the same vehicle with a battery pack of approximately 66 kWh can have a
range of 659 km. Instead, the industry focuses on developing cars with more performance.
The result also shows that the impact that driving behavior has on efficiency is much more
for an electric vehicle. The change should start with being a responsible driver.
4.2 Closer look at the drive cycle WLTP and ART M150
The results in chapter 3.2 discuss WLTP being a combination of both urban and
highway driving. However, Artemis 150 is more focused on high speeds and acceleration at
highway driving. The most evident factor from the result is that even with these high-speed
driving cycles, we never reach the maximum potential of the motor which is a peak power
of 276kW and 560 Nm. Then the question is why we have a bigger motor when we can
achieve approximately the same performance with a motor that is a bit more than half the
size of the one selected?
If you replace the drive cycles to
achieve a 0 to 100km/h speed in 8
seconds. Then we need a motor that
can draw 240kW from the battery and
deliver a torque of 358 Nm to the
wheels. This is the reason we chose a
bigger motor. However, the rationale
behind the choice is a questionable one.
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5 Conclusions
The first part of the conclusion contains the result from the report and the seconds part
deals with the secondary effects that are not considered in this report.
It was concluded that the driving cycle as well as driver behavior has a significant impact
on the range of the electric vehicle.
The Increase in weight leads to increase vehicle weight resulting in more energy
consumption which negatively impact the vehicles overall efficiency and range. Heavier
battery can impact handling and maneuverability of the vehicle. The battery with a higher
energy density will have a higher capacity to weight ratio which means it can provide more
power for its weight.
A larger battery will generally have a higher capacity which can improve the range of the
vehicles. As the battery size increases, the weight of battery can also increase drastically and
there are diminishing returns in terms of range for larger batteries.
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