A Comprehensive Review of Electric Vehicle Efficiency Enhancement Through Drive Cycle Optimization: Evaluating its Influence on Electric Range and Longevity

¹ Department of Electrical Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), College of Engineering, Katraj, Pune, India
² Department of Electrical Engineering, P. E. S's Modern College of Engineering, Shivaji Nagar, Pune, India

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Abstract

The best driving range for electric cars (EVs) is a major difficulty because this parameter is mostly determined by the amount of energy in the battery pack. However, it is crucial to understand that user behavior and particular driving habits have a significant impact on this range. The necessity for a reevaluation of typical drive cycles, which have grown increasingly out of step with changing customer needs, has been highlighted by recent controversy around the stated range statistics by EV manufacturers. Drive cycles must be modified in accordance with the major variances in driving behaviors across various vehicle segments. In addition, the driving cycle and patterns change across different demographic areas in varied countries like India, creating a special difficulty in the development of a new standard driving cycle that can accommodate a wide range of users. Real-world driving patterns must be taken into account in order to effectively anticipate an EV’s range and evaluate the durability and warranty of its battery pack. The careful selection of a very-specific driving-based realistic profile is therefore crucial for the environment surrounding electric vehicles. We explore the complex process of creating driving profiles particularly designed for electric vehicles in this in-depth review article. We examine the subtleties and traits of these profiles to offer light on their importance in the context of EVs. This assessment provides insightful information on how electric car technology is developing as well as the crucial part that driving styles will play in the development of sustainable transportation in the future.