Layout for retrofitting an electric vehicle

Global automotive industry is facing a great challenge in achieving an emission-free environment. The industry has taken initiatives to commercialize the zero-emission electric vehicles in a large scale, but limitations involved with EV technology are found as a barrier to the rapid industrialization. Considering the cost and production time issues, this research chooses suitable propulsion system, motor, vehicle parameter and proposes an entire layout for retrofitting an existing petrol vehicle. The proposed layout is analysed, simulated and experimented on a test vehicle for a sustainable dynamic behaviour in different manoeuvring conditions. Moreover, the structural safety and thermal analysis of the battery packaging and cooling system are also provided in this research.