Electric Vehicle Technology - A Beginner's Course

Name: Electric Vehicle Technology - A Beginner's Course
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Electric Vehicle Tech & Components | Motors | Battery management system | Charging technology | Electric Vehicle testing

Created byEr. Prasanthkumar Palani

Last updated 4/2026

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What you'll learn

Selection of E – motors for Electric Vehicles- BLDC/PMSM/INDUCTION/SynR MOTORS
Motor Control Technology for Electric Vehicle applications
Lithium Batteries and Battery Pack Design for Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Application
Lithium Ion Battery Management Systems
Safety, Testing, Regulations, and Standards of Electric and Hybrid vehicle's
Powertrain Sizing Calculation Procedure and Practice Problems
Case Study on Nissan Leaf electric vehicle.

Course content

5 sections • 33 lectures • 9h 25m total length

Electric Vehicle Technology - A Beginner's Course Introduction2:25
Kindly Download the file named "EV-basic Electric and Electronics". I have created this material for giving an overall view on most basic physics laws involved in electric vehicle.
GLOBAL AND INDIA BEV GROWTH TILL FY 2025-2026 NEW UPDATE5:22
Electric-Vehicle-Transition-a-Consumer-Perspective - NEW UPDATE15:15
Align engineering priorities with global EV adoption trends by examining regional consumer sentiment on range, price, charging, and subsidies. These insights drive regional customization and emphasis on ADAS.
IC ENGINES VS ELECTRIC MOTORS18:00
Compare IC engines and traction electric motors as power plants for vehicles, highlighting driving conditions and how the electric axle provides high power density and a wide constant power region.
IC Engines Vs Electric Motors
Cradle to grave study12:57
Compare cradle-to-grave carbon dioxide emissions of electric and diesel vehicles across production, use, and recycling, noting battery production as a major contributor and how electricity sources affect use-phase emissions.
Cradle to Grave Study - Quiz
Understanding the Electric Vehicle Components and Key Functions32:36
Explore the high-voltage propulsion system of electric vehicles, including the e axle, traction motor, inverter, boost converters, battery pack, cooling, battery management, and safety relays and interlocks.
Electric Vehicle Components and Key Functions
Hybrid Powertrain Technology13:26
Basic EV Component and Architecture

Electric Vehicle Target Setting Process9:16
Electric Motor Requirements for EV's & Application of PMSM & BLDC Motor for EV's1:02:51
This section will provide you information about the requirements we need to consider before selecting an electric motor technology for an electric vehicle.

It also helps you understand the applications and suitability of the PMSM Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor and BLDC Brushless Direct Current Motors for Electric Vehicle's.
Application of Induction & Switched Reluctance Motor Technology for EV's58:52
This section will cover how Induction Motor and Switched reluctance motors are applied for modern electric vehicles.

It also discusses the Pro's and Con's of Both the motor technology for EV Applications.

Finally a summary of all the motors that are currently applied in the electric mobility market is also provided to get a wholesome view.
Thermal Management of EV Motors | Sensing Requirements for EV Motor39:36
This Section covers various key challenges for Electric motor technology for EV's .

Things like Thermal management, Sensor selection and Bearing selection for electric motors are discussed.
Electric Motor Control_Four_quadrant_Operation for EV's5:41
How does an EV's Electric Motor control work ?43:01
Explore how field oriented control decouples the flux-producing current and the torque-producing current in EV motors, using Clarke and Park transforms, hall sensors, resolvers, and vector control for efficient drive.
How does an EV's Motor Controller and Inverter layout looks ?12:34
Electric Powertrain eAxle Assembly4:34
Explore the repeated back-to-back sequence and the return to normal within the electric powertrain eAxle assembly topic.
Integrated Traction Drive Unit Animation1:25
This video will help you understand how the electric motor, inverter and gearbox are integrated together into a traction drive unit for light weighting and achieving high power density in electric vehicles.
Electric Motor & Inverter for EV & HEV Application
BYD 8 IN 1 - INTEGRATED POWERTRAIN TECHNOLOGY - NEW UPDATE9:07
Explore BYD's 18.1 8-in-1 integrated powertrain, consolidating eight functions into a single unit to cut weight and volume and support 800-volt ultra-fast charging.
DONFENG 10-in-1 Powertrain Technology - NEW UPDATE5:04
INFIMOTION TECHNOLOGY 12-in-1 Powertrain Technology - CASE STUDY 202621:00
Explore InfiMotion's L4-0x 12-in-1 powertrain platform, a software-defined, domain-controlled drive unit that consolidates motor, inverter, bms, charger, and vehicle control into one unit for faster development and high efficiency.

Lithium ion Battery - How does it work ? Animation3:07
Discover how lithium ion batteries power electric vehicles through cells, cathode and anode electrodes, electrolyte, and separator. Charging moves lithium ions to store energy and drive the motor.
BATTERY SELECTION METHODOLOGY FOR EV's and HEV's24:33
Assess energy storage design for electric and hybrid vehicles, comparing lithium ion and nickel metal hydride chemistries, cell constructions, and core pack parameters such as energy density and cycle life.
BATTERY SIZING AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR EV APPLICATION19:51
THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DESIGN BASICS11:44
Explore thermal management system design basics for electric vehicles, focusing on duty cycle, operating environment, and maintaining battery temperature through active cooling, heating, and materials like liquid cooling and PCM.
MECHANICAL PACKING AND PROTECTION OF BATTERY PACKS12:58
Explore mechanical packing and protection of battery packs through application-driven enclosure design, waterproofing, EMI considerations, structural integration, and MRU-based serviceability.
Lithium ion battery pack manufacturing - Cylindrical cell5:19
Understanding the Battery Management System26:47
Explain how the battery management system monitors voltage, current, and temperature across cells and modules, predicts energy and range, balances cell capacity, and ensures safety through isolation and diagnostics.
Energy Storage systems for Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Applications

Charging system design considerations12:10
The candidate will be able to understand the design considerations of a charging system.
AC & DC CHARGING14:56
The candidate will be able to differentiate AC and DC Charging. Understand the Functions of the two charging systems.
EV Charging Demonstration - Fast Charging5:06
Learn how to access the electric highway charging network using the free card and online map, locate fast DC Chademo chargers, and follow etiquette to charge, unplug, and report issues.
DETAILED LOOK INTO A 3.3KW ON BOARD CHARGER9:57
The candidate will be able understand the component level architecture of an On Board charger.
VEHICLE TO CHARGER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM19:41
The candidate will be able to understand the communication method between the charging system and the vehicle.
BYD 1000V Super ePlatform - MEGAWATT CHARGING7:13
Explore BYD's 1000-volt full-domain architecture with megawatt flash charging, delivering 400 km in 5 minutes using blade battery technology. Achieve 1 MW peak charging with a 30,000 rpm motor.
Charging System Technology

Requirements

Basic engineering physics knowledge is required
Basic understanding of Electric motor principles are required

Description

Upon completion of the academy, participants will be able to:

Complete Overview of all High Voltage components involved in an electric or hybrid Vehicle.
Cradle-to-grave of an automotive OEM to understand the effect of electric vehicle on the carbon footprint.
Describe the main hybrid and electric vehicle development considerations and performance requirements for various vehicle system
Apply the operation of brushless dc and induction motors to HEV and EV vehicles
Define the torque speed curves for motors and the application to electric and hybrid electric vehicles
Define and analyze battery operation and performance requirements for HEV, PHEV, EREV and full electric vehicle applications
Estimate the size of a cell to meet a specific requirement
Describe the functions performed by a Battery Management System (BMS)
Understand different thermal management methodologies applied for the battery pack systems and their challenges
Explain different approaches to estimating state of charge, state of health, power and energy
Compare and contrast the various industry and regulatory standards for hybrid vehicle components, batteries, and charging systems
Identify how to define key vehicle system requirements and select and size system components that best meet those requirements
Understand various testing and regulatory requirements for electric vehicle and components at both system and subsystem level.
Understand the challenges in meeting the safety regulations at international level.
Understand the drawbacks of current testing procedures applied by the international testing agencies for electric and hybrid vehicles.

Who this course is for:

Any Electric Vehicle Enthusiast

Electric Vehicle Technology - A Beginner's Course

What you'll learn

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Course content

Understanding the EV Components and architecture7 lectures • 1hr 40min

Electric Motor & Inverter for EV & HEV Application12 lectures • 4hr 33min

Battery Technology for Electric Vehicle Applications7 lectures • 1hr 44min

Charging System Technology for Electric vehicle Applications6 lectures • 1hr 9min

Practice Problems and Solutions - Electric Powertrain Sizing1 lecture • 20min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: