Dynamic Modelling of Hybrid Supercapacitor-Battery Energy Storage for Electric Vehicles

International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJEEE Journal

Volume 12 Issue 11

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Hema R, Venkatarangan M J

10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V12I11P108

How to Cite?

Hema R, Venkatarangan M J, "Dynamic Modelling of Hybrid Supercapacitor-Battery Energy Storage for Electric Vehicles," SSRG International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 11, pp. 86-103, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V12I11P108

Abstract:

Due to various economic, environmental, and societal challenges, Electric Vehicles (EVs) have emerged as an integral component of modern transportation. The adoption of EVs has been primarily influenced by charging time, charging infrastructure, and the range of EVs. To address these issues, this paper proposes the development of a hybrid energy storage system for EVs with the integration of a supercapacitor and a battery. The supercapacitor is chosen as it has high-power density, and is particularly suitable for handling peak power demands. On the other hand, the battery provides the required energy density for sustained operation. The integration in the proposed approach offers extended battery life through stress reduction, shortens the charging time, and enhances energy storage capacity, thereby improving the driving range of EVs. The proposed approach is studied using the simulation modelling of a hybrid energy storage system with a supercapacitor and a battery modelled in MATLAB. The investigation is conducted by focusing on the charging and discharging characteristics of the supercapacitor and the intervention of the battery system with the EV drive system. The obtained results demonstrate the potential of the proposed approach to improve EV performance, reliability, and sustainability.

Keywords:

Electric vehicle, Supercapacitor, Charging and discharging, Battery, Hybrid energy storage systems.

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