Electric Vehicle Powertrain Performance Design
Design and Analyze EV Powertrains Using Physics and Simulation Tools
Created by Laurentiu Cancel
Gain a practical understanding of electric vehicle powertrain design by exploring the science behind EV systems and learning to model, calculate, and simulate real-world performance. Use Scilab and Xcos to analyze energy usage, vehicle dynamics, and system efficiency, building valuable engineering skills for the EV industry.
Packt | Nov 2025 | 301 min
What You Will Learn
You will start by building a solid foundation in EV system architecture and component functions. Next, you will perform hands-on calculations for vehicle forces and energy flows, then apply these concepts by creating and simulating models in Scilab and Xcos. Throughout, you will interpret simulation results to validate and improve your designs.
Key Features
- Model and simulate complete EV powertrains using Scilab and Xcos tools
- Calculate forces, energy consumption, and battery requirements for real scenarios
- Analyze simulation data to optimize EV range, speed, and performance
Target Audience
Designed for engineers, technical students, and EV enthusiasts who want to deepen their understanding of electric vehicle powertrains. If you have a basic grasp of physics and engineering concepts and are comfortable with introductory simulation tools, you will gain practical skills to design, analyze, and optimize EV systems for real-world applications.
