AUTO 226 - EV Battery & Charging Architecture

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): AUTO 206 - Introduction to EV Technology
Restriction(s): Automotive Technology - AAS Major

Corequisite(s): None

This course is an introduction to the energy storage systems used by electric vehicles. It covers the fundamentals of battery chemistry, the process of charging and discharging batteries and their use in electric vehicles.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Compare the chemistry of batteries and their use in electric vehicles.
Identify types of energy storage systems.
Explain charging and operating differences between types of batteries.
Safely isolate the battery pack on both EVs and hybrids.