Performance Analysis of the Battery Management System in an Electric Vehicle

Electric Vehicles (EVs) play a pivotal role in addressing the challenges of present-day needs related to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. EVs contribute to clean air quality, mitigate climate change, and promote sustainability through the integration of renewable technologies. Besides, it has become economical due to its lower operating costs. Hence, EVs foster a shift towards a robust, resilient, and eco-friendly transport sector and create scopes for innovation in green technologies. The role of a Battery Management System (BMS) becomes impertinent in the case of EVs as it is the main factor for the proper operation of EVs. There is a remarkable scope for enhanced battery performance in EVs for more reliability and endurance. Hence, research and development in BMS as well as its temperature regulation are therefore major fields of concern. In the present study, a BMS was designed and simulated for efficient charging and discharging addressing different battery faults by maintaining its temperature to reasonable limits. Results showed enhanced performance of the BMS with reasonable SoC, steady voltage, and current profile. Improved battery performance leads to a more efficient driving experience as well as fast charging capability thereby reducing the cost involved and enhancing the sustainability of the system.