Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Fundamentals Course
Online course of 300 hours in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) fundamentals. 6 modules covering plug-in hybridisation concepts, plug-in hybrid architectures, PHEV battery, charging and electronics, energy management strategies, and type approval, consumption and emissions, 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
Explain how plug-in hybrids work and their operating modes.
Compare series, parallel and power-split hybrid architectures.
Describe the battery, charging and electronics of a PHEV.
Design rule-based and optimisation-based energy management strategies.
Apply the WLTP type-approval procedures for PHEVs.
Assess real-world consumption, emissions and total cost of ownership.
Develop a PHEV sizing and control project.
Who it's for
- Hybrid systems engineers
- Powertrain calibration engineers
- Emissions type-approval engineers
- Energy management strategy engineers
- Hybrid vehicle after-sales technicians
- Automotive product analysts
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join a car manufacturer
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (WLTP procedure)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/443 (Euro 6e and utility factors)
- UN GTR No 15 (Worldwide harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedure)
- ISO 23274-2 (emissions and fuel consumption measurement of externally chargeable hybrids)
- SAE J1711 (emissions and fuel economy measurement of hybrid vehicles)
- UNECE Regulation No 100 (electrical safety of the powertrain)
- ISO 6469-1 (rechargeable energy storage system)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/631 (CO2 emission standards)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- AVL CRUISE M
- GT-SUITE
- Autonomie (Argonne National Laboratory)
6 modules
1.1Differences between HEV, PHEV and EREV1.2Degree of hybridisation and battery capacity1.3Electric, hybrid and charging modes1.4Equivalent all-electric range1.5Utility factor and real-world use1.6The DGT ZERO label and regulatory advantages1.7The PHEV market in Europe1.8The right user profile for a PHEV1.9The debate on real-world PHEV emissions1.10Case study: comparing three PHEVs on the market
2.1Parallel configurations P0 to P42.2Series hybrid and extended range2.3Power-split with planetary gear set2.4Dedicated hybrid transmissions (DHT)2.5Atkinson-cycle combustion engine2.6Clutches and power couplings2.7Electric motor integrated in an automatic gearbox2.8Electric rear axle in P4 configuration2.9Solutions from Toyota, Mitsubishi and Volvo2.10Practical exercise: power flows in each mode
3.110 to 25 kWh batteries: chemistry and format3.2Single-phase and three-phase on-board charger3.3DC fast charging3.4Maintaining state of charge in hybrid mode3.5Inverter and motor-generator3.612 V network and combustion engine start-up3.7Catalyst heating and cold-start emissions3.8Shared engine-battery thermal management3.9Electrical safety of the hybrid system3.10Lab: charging curve of a PHEV
4.1Charge-depleting and charge-sustaining strategies4.2Rule-based control4.3Equivalent consumption minimisation strategy (ECMS)4.4Dynamic programming as the optimal benchmark4.5Predictive management using navigation data4.6Driver-selectable modes4.7Forced electric operation in urban areas4.8Optimising combustion engine start-up4.9Calibrating consumption against performance4.10Workshop: ECMS strategy in Simulink
5.1The WLTP procedure for plug-in hybrids5.2Utility factors and the Euro 6e revision5.3Charge-depleting and charge-sustaining tests5.4Real driving emissions (RDE)5.5On-board fuel consumption monitoring (OBFCM)5.6Real-world versus type-approved consumption5.7Emissions-based taxation5.8Total cost of ownership of a PHEV5.9Specific maintenance of a plug-in hybrid5.10Case study: WLTP weighted consumption of a PHEV
6.1Use case and driving profile6.2Chosen hybrid architecture6.3Sizing the battery and electric machine6.4Designed energy management strategy6.5Simulation over the type-approval cycle6.6Resulting consumption and emissions6.7Economic assessment for the user6.8Comparison with an equivalent BEV6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme on the SEIUM Institute 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, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, AVL CRUISE M, GT-SUITE and Autonomie (Argonne National Laboratory), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Work is based on real procedures: designing an energy management strategy for a PHEV, calculating the WLTP weighted consumption of a plug-in hybrid and assessing the real-world use of a PHEV fleet. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2017/1151; Regulation (EU) 2023/443; UN GTR No 15; ISO 23274-2; SAE J1711; UNECE Regulation No 100; ISO 6469-1; Regulation (EU) 2019/631.
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, AVL CRUISE M, GT-SUITE and Autonomie (Argonne National Laboratory), 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: just 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.
Related programmes
Course on PPAs and electrical infrastructure contracts
Online course of 300 hours in PPAs and electricity infrastructure contracts. 6 modules covering electricity markets, power purchase agreements, charging-infrastructure contracts, valuation and risk management, and…
ISO 15118 and Plug & Charge Course
Online course of 300 hours in ISO 15118 and Plug & Charge: 6 modules covering the structure of ISO 15118, Plug & Charge authentication, the V2G…
Digital twin course for electrical systems
Online course of 300 hours in digital twins for electrical systems, structured in 6 modules covering digital twin concepts, electrical system modelling, data and integration, analytics…
More in Electromobility, Batteries & Hydrogen
All Electromobility, Batteries & Hydrogen programmes → · How to apply · Fees & financing · Scholarships