In this roundtable discussion led by MathWorks, a panel of industry experts discuss the requirements, technologies, and challenges in developing electric vehicles to meet the needs of diverse automotive applications, and how simulation is a core tool in optimising designs for the whole life of the vehicles.

Key topics and takeaways:

• How use cases and range requirements differ across EV segments (freight/delivery/passenger vehicles)
• Current and emerging technology for EVs
• The role of multi-domain simulation in vehicle design optimisation