Diploma in V2G Strategies and Charging Revenue Models
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in V2G strategies and charging revenue models. 8 modules covering bidirectional charging (ISO 15118-20), grid integration, electricity markets, smart charging, revenue models, economic assessment and regulation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in V2G Strategies and Charging Revenue Models — studying from India
India is one of the world's largest automobile markets, with major manufacturing clusters around Chennai, Pune, Gurugram, Manesar and Sanand. Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai and Toyota Kirloskar anchor a dense supplier ecosystem of component makers across Chennai and Pune. Vehicle standards and type approvals are handled by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Automotive Research Association of India, while the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers represents the industry. Engineers work on powertrain design, vehicle dynamics, quality validation and motorsport engineering, with demand rising as the industry transitions to new technologies.
Fees for India: ₹137,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
How are automotive engineers recognised in India, and which bodies matter?
Automotive engineering in India is recognised mainly through the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), the Society of Automotive Engineers India (SAE India) and the Institution of Engineers (India). Engineering degrees from recognised universities are the usual entry route. SEIUM's private qualifications are not state degrees and are not accredited by any national body, so their value for membership or roles depends on the employer or body concerned.
Which employers in India hire automotive and motorsport engineers?
Automotive engineers in India are hired by carmakers such as Tata Motors, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai India, their component suppliers, and design and testing firms. Motorsport teams and racing series also employ engineers. A private online programme can add specialised knowledge to your profile, but employers generally judge candidates on demonstrated skills, projects and experience.
Is this programme workable with a job in India, and does it need a visa?
Yes. The programme is fully online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from home. Workload depends on the format: a master's is about 1,900 hours, a postgraduate diploma about 800 and a specialist course about 300. You get an assigned technical tutor and can pay in instalments. Some employers offer sponsorship, so it is worth asking your HR team before you enrol.
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
Understand bidirectional charging technology.
Assess the integration of charging into the power grid.
Identify opportunities in electricity and ancillary service markets.
Design smart charging strategies.
Build revenue models for charging.
Carry out the economic assessment of V2G projects.
Apply the regulatory framework for flexibility.
Who it's for
- Smart charging engineers.
- Electricity market analysts.
- E-mobility project managers.
- Energy flexibility managers.
- Energy consultants advising fleet operators.
- Optimisation algorithm developers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the energy sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 15118-20 (second-generation vehicle-to-grid communication)
- IEC 61851-1 (conductive charging systems)
- EN 50549-1 (requirements for generators connected to distribution networks)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (network code for generators)
- Directive (EU) 2019/944 (internal market for electricity)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 AFIR (alternative fuels infrastructure)
- OCPP 2.0.1 (Open Charge Point Protocol)
- Royal Decree 244/2019 (Spanish self-consumption regulation)
- Python with Pyomo
- PVsyst
- DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- Microsoft Excel
8 modules
1.1V1G, V2G, V2H and V2B1.2Bidirectional AC and DC chargers1.3Bidirectional power electronics1.4Impact on battery degradation1.5V2G-compatible vehicles1.6Bidirectional ISO 15118-20 communication1.7Grid connection requirements1.8Safety and anti-islanding protection1.9European pilot projects1.10Case study: V2G in a bus fleet
2.1Grid codes for generator connection2.2NTS requirements for installations2.3Power quality and harmonics2.4Demand management in distribution2.5Congestion in local networks2.6Flexibility services for the distribution operator2.7Remote metering and meters2.8The EN 50549 standards2.9Coordination with the network operator2.10Practical exercise: impact study on a secondary substation
3.1Day-ahead and intraday markets3.2System balancing services3.3Secondary and tertiary regulation reserves3.4Prequalification requirements for providers3.5Independent aggregators3.6Local flexibility markets3.7Hourly prices and arbitrage3.8Capacity and fast-response services3.9Experience in other countries3.10Workshop: calculating hourly arbitrage revenue
4.1Price-driven managed charging4.2Optimisation with mobility constraints4.3Forecasting demand and availability4.4Linear optimisation algorithms4.5Real-time control4.6Integration with photovoltaics4.7Managing contracted power4.8User priorities4.9OCPP and OpenADR communications4.10Laboratory: fleet charging optimisation in Python
5.1Energy sales and margins5.2Service and subscription fees5.3Time-based and per-kWh tariffs5.4Flexibility revenue5.5Energy savings certificates5.6Carbon credits and CAE certificates5.7Advertising and additional services5.8Models for fleets and businesses5.9Revenue sharing with the user5.10Practical exercise: revenue model for a charging hub
6.1Investment in bidirectional chargers6.2Operating and maintenance costs6.3Battery degradation cost6.4Net present value of the project6.5Sensitivity to market prices6.6Regulatory risk analysis6.7Available public aid and grants6.8Project financing6.9Comparison between use cases6.10Case study: V2G business case for a school bus depot
7.1The Electricity Internal Market Directive7.2The independent aggregator7.3Self-consumption and charging7.4User contracts and battery warranties7.5Protection of charging data7.6The AFIR Regulation and smart charging7.7Metering and billing7.8Liability for failures7.9European regulatory roadmap7.10Workshop: V2G service contract for a fleet
8.1Selecting the use case8.2Technical analysis of the case8.3Grid analysis8.4Charging strategy8.5Revenue model8.6Economic assessment of the proposal8.7Drawing up the regulatory plan8.8Conclusions and areas for improvement8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your 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 each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Python with Pyomo, PVsyst, DIgSILENT PowerFactory and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: optimising fleet charging, a local grid impact study and an economic model of a V2G project. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 15118-20, IEC 61851-1, EN 50549-1, Regulation (EU) 2016/631, Directive (EU) 2019/944, Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 AFIR, OCPP 2.0.1, Royal Decree 244/2019 on self-consumption.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Python with Pyomo, PVsyst, DIgSILENT PowerFactory and Microsoft Excel, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, 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.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a suitable computer 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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