Selection of Batteries for Electric Vehicle Applications

Storage of energy is considered one of the most important factors for electric utilities and, electric vehicles. A battery is the primary source of energy for an electric vehicle and a properly selected battery will directly affect the reliability of the E-Vehicle. This necessitates understanding the behavior of the batteries on a basic level in ideal as well as practical conditions. The main goal of this work is to increase the reliability of the electric vehicle through a better selection of batteries. This work mainly focuses on simulating the charging and discharging characteristics of different types of batteries using MATLAB/Simulink and compares them to propose suitable battery types for different applications.