Battery Technologies for Electric Vehicles: Fundamentals, Standards, and Safety
Course provided by Model Institute of Engineering & Technology
5 modules
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5 Level NCrF
National Credit Framework
90 Hours
Flexible Learning
Beginner Level
No prior experience required
Micro Credit Course
3 Credit
Course Overview
This course aims to develop a foundational and applied understanding of battery systems used in electric vehicles (EVs), covering battery chemistry, charging standards, architecture, battery management systems (BMS), safety, and emerging research trends.
Key Learning Highlights
Understand different EV battery types, including Li-ion, NiMH, and solid-state, and their working principles.
Analyze energy density, performance trade-offs, and EV battery design constraints.
Explore AC/DC charging modes, fast and trickle charging, and international standards like CCS, CHAdeMO, and ISO 15118.
Learn about Battery Management Systems (BMS), SOC/SOH estimation, thermal management, fault detection, and cell balancing techniques.
Examine battery architecture at cell, module, and pack levels, including wire harness integration and mechanical/electrical/thermal design considerations.
Investigate emerging technologies, second-life applications, recycling, and sustainability trends.
Apply knowledge through an applied learning project on EV battery technologies.
Tools & Platforms
MATLAB / Simulink
Spreadsheet Tools
Google Scholar
Batemo / Battery Design Studio
Learning Outcome
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe various types of EV batteries and their electrochemical principles.
- Understand cell chemistries and performance trade-offs for EV use.
- Analyze charging modes, international standards, and connector configurations.
- Evaluate the role of BMS and cell balancing in safety and efficiency.
- Assess wire harness designs and their integration in EV platforms.
- Apply critical thinking to a real-world topic via a project on battery technology trends.
Master the course with just 5 Modules
This course covers EV battery fundamentals, charging standards, and BMS for safety and performance. Learners study battery architecture, integration methods, and emerging technologies like solid-state batteries and recycling, culminating in an applied project on real-world EV battery trends.
Introduction to Battery Technologies and Cell Chemistries
- Overview of battery types: Li-ion, NiMH, solid-state
- Working principles and energy density
- EV battery design constraints and trade-offs
Charging Mechanisms and Industry Standards
- AC and DC charging modes
- Fast charging, trickle charging
- International standards: CCS, CHAdeMO, ISO 15118
- Connector and port designs
Battery Management Systems and Safety
- Role of BMS in EV performance and safety
- SOC/SOH estimation, thermal management
- Fault detection and redundancy
- Cell balancing techniques: passive vs active balancing
Battery Architecture, Connectors, and Integration
- Cell, module, and pack-level architecture
- Wire harness and integration methods
- Mechanical, electrical, and thermal design considerations
Emerging Technologies, Research Trends, and Applied Project
- Solid-state batteries and second-life applications
- Environmental concerns and recycling
- Applied Learning Project: Learners will select a topic such as fast-charging tech, BMS design, or battery sustainability. They will submit a lab report with references and insights, peer-reviewed as part of the assessment.
Roles
Battery Management Engineer
