Design and performance analysis of solar EV under STC using matlab and under real-time using PVsyst

Electric Vehicles (EVs) acceptance in the global market is highly dependent on the operating time, and frequency of charging. This paper deals with designing a zero emission solar EV with inbuilt solar battery charging system. The power sources integrated with EV model to recharge the battery bank are renewable in nature. A mathematical framework on the availability, accommodation and power contribution by the solar power source in the EV model are presented. Simulation study of the solar EV model is carried out in Matlab / Simscape environment to understand the improvement attained in the operation time by employing solar power source. The solar EV model operation time is further analyzed under real-time conditions using PVsyst real-time simulator. A comparative study has been carried out on the Matlab and PVsyst results obtained for the developed solar EV model. The results indicate an overall enhancement in operation time besides the difference in the operation time obtained during standard test conditions (STC) and real-time conditions under various operating speeds of the vehicle.