Design and simulation of electric vehicles

In this thesis study, AVL Cruise program is used for electric vehicle simulation. The technical specifications of the Volkswagen Polo vehicle were entered into the modules in the program, the vehicle information was introduced to the system and the driving test was carried out. Nowaday, a solution to the improvement of the worse ecosystem, which is caused by the spread of electric cars, is considered by researchers. Therefore, the tendency for electric or hybrid vehicles to replace internal combustion motor vehicles has increased. The Volkswagen Polo vehicle model is turned into electric vehicle. Three different batteries were used to study the vehicle's performance. New European Driving Cycle Work has been done at the NEDC. Battery types used in electric vehicles are very important. Lithium-Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel-Cadmium batteries are the most suitable from the developed batteries. Accurate battery charging rates and vehicle performance have been examined. An asynchronous motor type is used as the motor. At the end of the cycle, reviews and calculations were made to assess the benefits of the Volkswagen Polo vehicle to automotive manufacturers and buyers, when driven into the market as an electric vehicle. Keywords: Electric vehicle, Battery, Motor