MODELLING AND SIMULATION OF A 3-WHEELER ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Keywords:
Electric Vehicle; E-Mobility; MATLAB; Simulink, Powertrain; Drive cyclesAbstract
Electric mobility has emerged as a key solution for sustainable transportation, particularly in urban and semi-urban regions. In recent years the advancements of Electric Vehicle’s technology have highlighted the need for accurate modelling and simulation of electric vehicle (EV) powertrains are essential for evaluating performance, optimizing component selection, and reducing development cost.
This research article presents the modelling and Simulation of a 3-wheeler electric vehicle using MATLAB/Simulink. The complete EV powertrain model comprising the battery, motor, controller, transmission, and vehicle dynamics is developed and simulated under standard drive cycles. Key performance parameters such as battery state of charge (SOC), energy consumption, motor torque, speed, and power are evaluated.
In addition, experimental validation is carried out using real-time data from a commercial 3-wheeler electric rickshaw. The comparative analysis between simulation and experimental results demonstrated close agreement, validating the effectiveness of the proposed model. Thus, in the context of real-time testing, modelling and simulation of EV power-train components play a vital role in developing efficient electric vehicles.
