EV Energy Simulation Course with MATLAB/Simulink
Online course of 300 hours in EV energy simulation with MATLAB/Simulink, structured in 6 modules covering MATLAB and Simulink modelling, powertrain component models, energy and range simulation, optimisation, validation and co-simulation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Build dynamic electric vehicle models in Simulink and Simscape.
Model batteries, motors, transmission and auxiliaries with real data.
Simulate consumption and range according to standardised procedures.
Optimise design parameters and energy management strategies.
Validate models through correlation with experimental data.
Integrate models using FMI and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
Develop a complete energy simulation project for an electric vehicle.
Who it's for
- Vehicle simulation engineers building EV energy models.
- Modelling and simulation engineers moving into electric powertrains.
- Powertrain engineers who need to predict consumption and range.
- Embedded control engineers working on energy management strategies.
- Energy efficiency analysts in the automotive sector.
- Virtual validation engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter vehicle manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (EU type-approval of light vehicles with regard to emissions and WLTP)
- UNECE Regulation No. 154 (WLTP worldwide harmonised light vehicle test procedure)
- SAE J1634 (energy consumption and range testing of battery electric vehicles)
- GTR No. 15 (global technical regulation on WLTP)
- SAE J2263 (road load measurement using coastdown techniques)
- ISO 26262 (functional safety of road vehicles)
- Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI) 2.0 (standard for model exchange and co-simulation)
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- Simscape
- Powertrain Blockset
- IPG CarMaker
6 modules
1.1Blocks, solvers and integration step in Simulink1.2Physical modelling with Simscape1.3Simscape Electrical and Driveline libraries1.4Parameterisation with scripts and data dictionaries1.5Subsystems, masks and model references1.6Management of units and signal types1.7MAB modelling style guidelines1.8Version control with Simulink Projects1.9Unit testing with Simulink Test1.10Workshop: longitudinal model with resistive forces
2.1Battery with an equivalent electrical circuit2.2Motor and inverter efficiency maps2.3Reduction gear, differential and mechanical losses2.4Tyre model and rolling resistance2.5Auxiliary and climate control consumption2.6Simplified thermal model of the powertrain2.7Driver models and cycle following2.8WLTC and FTP-75 cycles and real-world trips2.9Virtual Vehicle Composer templates2.10Practical: 2RC battery parameterised with cell data
3.1Consumption in Wh/km per driving cycle3.2Range according to the WLTP procedure3.3SAE J1634 range method3.4Influence of temperature and climate control3.5Breakdown of losses by component3.6Sankey diagrams of energy flows3.7Regeneration strategies in simulation3.8Comparison of traction architectures3.9Automated parametric sweeps3.10Case study: range in summer and in winter
4.1Vehicle energy management strategies4.2Dynamic programming and the ECMS method4.3Optimisation with Optimization Toolbox4.4Design of experiments in simulation4.5Response surfaces and metamodels4.6Model calibration with test data4.7Parameter estimation with Simulink Design Optimization4.8Code generation with Embedded Coder4.9Model-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop verification4.10Lab: optimisation of the transmission ratio
5.1Validation with real vehicle data5.2Consumption correlation and error analysis5.3Co-simulation using FMI and FMUs5.4Integration with IPG CarMaker5.5Hardware-in-the-loop with Simulink Real-Time5.6Traffic scenarios and elevation profiles5.7Batch simulation runs5.8Automatic report generation5.9Collaborative model management5.10Case study: correlation with a chassis dynamometer test
6.1Definition of the vehicle and case studies6.2Model architecture and conventions6.3Modelling of the main components6.4Parameterisation with public data6.5Simulation of cycles and range6.6Optimisation of a design parameter6.7Validation and sensitivity analysis6.8Technical results report6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, Powertrain Blockset and IPG CarMaker, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for consumption simulation on WLTC cycles, correlation of models with chassis dynamometer tests and parametric optimisation of the powertrain. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2017/1151, UNECE Regulation No. 154, SAE J1634, GTR No. 15, SAE J2263, ISO 26262, Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI) 2.0.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, Powertrain Blockset and IPG CarMaker, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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