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Basics of Electric Vehicles: A 4-Hour Introductory EV Course
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Basics of Electric Vehicles: A 4-Hour Introductory EV Course

Review of all the EV technologies like vehicle dynamics, motor drive, chargers and battery technologies with MATLAB.
Created bySHUBHAM DABRAL
Last updated 1/2026
English
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What you'll learn

  • Will learn about the brief history of Electric vehicles along with current global and indian market scenario.
  • Also learn basic physics behind the vehicle dynamics and concept of drive cycle used in vehicle testing.
  • Will learn about the various technologies used in an EV such as motor, charger and battery technologies
  • How to effectively use MATLAB simulink and develop a mathematical model of vehicle systems.
  • Complete MATLAB Simulink model of DC-DC converters like buck Converter.
  • Policies and initiatives taken by government of India

Course content

6 sections • 24 lectures • 3h 45m total length

  • Course Overview4:28

    Explore the complete technological review of electric vehicles, covering motor control, vehicle dynamics, energy management systems, battery management systems, battery technologies, and charging connectors and protocols.

  • History of Electric Vehicle6:30
  • Why Electric vehicles?6:10
  • Global EV market survey6:42
  • EV market scenario in India7:07

    Explore the Indian EV market, focusing on state shares, vehicle types, and trends, where five states account for about 80% of sales, led by e-rickshaws and two-wheelers.

  • Quiz-1

Requirements

  • Basics of electrical engineering

Description

" Introduction to Electric Vehicle Technologies: First Course "

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the technologies used in modern electric vehicles (EVs), supported by practical modeling examples in MATLAB/Simulink.

If you are planning to enter the EV domain and looking for your first structured course, this program gives you a strong technical foundation — covering vehicle fundamentals, electric propulsion systems, energy storage, power electronics, charging systems, and government policies.

What You Will Learn

  1. Evolution & Market Overview

    1. The background behind the rise of electric vehicles

    2. Global EV market trends

    3. Indian EV ecosystem and government initiatives (such as policies introduced by the Government of India)


  2. Vehicle Dynamics & Modeling

    1. Basics of vehicle dynamics

    2. Longitudinal vehicle modeling

    3. Simulation of a 200 kg electric vehicle using MATLAB/Simulink

    4. Performance analysis and interpretation of results

  3. Electric Propulsion Systems

    1. Introduction to electric motor drives used in EVs

    2. Modeling of electrical machines and circuits

    3. Different motors used for EV propulsion:

      1. Induction Motor

      2. PMSM

      3. BLDC

    4. Control strategies used in EV motor drives

    5. PID controller tuning for motor control applications

  4. Energy Storage Systems (ESS)

    1. Types of energy storage systems used in EVs

    2. Working principle of Lithium-ion cells and their chemistry families

    3. Battery pack configuration

    4. Battery Management Systems (BMS)

  5. Power Electronics & Charging Systems

    1. DC-DC converters used in EVs

    2. Modelling of a Buck converter in Simulink

    3. On-board and off-board chargers

    4. EV charging protocols and standards

Practical Learning Approach

  1. MATLAB/Simulink-based modelling examples

  2. Realistic EV system simulations

  3. Controller tuning exercises

  4. Step-by-step explanation of simulation models

Who This Course Is For

  1. Engineering students entering the EV field

  2. Beginners in electric vehicle technologies

  3. Professionals transitioning into EV domain

  4. Anyone who wants hands-on EV modeling experience in MATLAB/Simulink

Who this course is for:

  • Beginners looking to work in the field of electric vehicle technologies

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