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Electric Vehicle Design Course Online from India
Learn how electric vehicles work and are designed – batteries and BMS, motors and powertrains, vehicle dynamics and range simulation. Live trainer-led classes for learners worldwide, with hybrid and 100% offline options in India.
Live online3 levels40 hYour time zone
01About the course
What you will learn in Electric Vehicle Design
Electric vehicle (EV) design brings together batteries, electric motors, power electronics and vehicle dynamics. These programmes explain how an EV is built and how its main systems are sized: the battery pack and its battery management system (BMS), the motor, inverter and transmission that make up the powertrain, and the auxiliary systems, sensors and CAN bus that tie the vehicle together. MATLAB-based modelling is used to simulate performance and range.
This page is for learners outside Vellore, Katpadi and Ranipet – NRIs, professionals in the Gulf and other countries, and students elsewhere in India who want Electric Vehicle Design taught live by a trainer.
An engineering or diploma background in electrical, electronics, mechanical or automobile is expected. Basic physics, electrical circuits and some comfort with a computer help; MATLAB is introduced in the course.
At a glance
- 3 programme levels: 40 h
- Live online, hybrid or offline in India
- Projects assessed before certification
- Certificate from the CADD Centre network
- Batches fixed around your time zone
02Outcomes
Skills you will be able to show
- Explain EV system architecture and compare EVs with conventional vehicles
- Calculate driving resistances, tractive effort and power demand over a driving cycle
- Compare battery chemistries, types and forms for EV use
- Size a battery pack and estimate vehicle range
- Describe BMS functions including charge/discharge control, cell balancing and thermal management
- Select and size electric motors and understand inverters and DC-DC and AC/DC converters
03Syllabus
Electric Vehicle Design syllabus by level
Every module and topic taught in the classroom batch is covered online. Open a level to see its modules.
Foundation level
Essential in EV Battery Design
Engineers who want to specialise in EV batteries, battery packs and battery management systems.
40 hours8 modules · 29 topicsCertificate: CADD Centre network
01Introduction to Energy and Batteries5 topics
Basic Chemistry and Physics of EnergyEnergy Conservation SystemsRenewable and Non-Renewable EnergyInvention of the BatteryLater Developments and Uses
02Materials Used in EV Batteries2 topics
Battery Material – Type and FormElectrochemical Processes Involved
03Battery Classification and Types3 topics
Classification of Batteries Used in EVsTypes of BatteryCase Studies
04Battery Design and Manufacturing6 topics
Battery System ArchitectureBattery System DesignController DesignBattery ModellingBattery ManufacturingBattery Range Modelling
05Size and Shape of Battery4 topics
Different Shapes of BatteriesSizing of BatteryBattery Pack CalculationsEnergy Consumption of the Vehicle on a Driving Cycle
06Packaging and Safety3 topics
Battery PackingSafety Measures in BatteriesImpact of Battery Impedance on EV
07Charge and Discharge Architecture2 topics
Charging the EV BatteryDischarging the EV Battery
08Battery Management System (BMS)4 topics
Need for BMSCharging and Discharging ControlCell BalancingThermal Management
Foundation level
Essential in EV powertrain design
Electrical and mechanical engineers who want to design and simulate EV motors, drives and powertrains.
40 hours5 modules · 18 topicsCertificate: CADD Centre network
01Vehicle Dynamics Modelling3 topics
Power Demand in Driving CyclesEnergy DemandMotor Speed and Torque Characteristics
02Motors, Power Inverters and Electronic Motor Control3 topics
Motor Controls and CharacteristicsDC to DC ConvertersAC/DC Converters
03Powertrain Design5 topics
Powertrain ArchitecturesSpeed, Torque and Power of Planetary GearsMechanical Gear-Train ModellingElectric Drive ModellingAnalysis of the Power Drive System
04Powertrain Modelling and Simulation4 topics
Model-Based Design Solution for Powertrain and Control SystemMotor Selection and SizingPower SimulationCase Studies: Model Development and Simulation
05System Modelling and Control3 topics
Mechanical System ModellingElectrical System ModellingControl System Design
Foundation level
Essential in EV technology and operations
Beginners and engineers from any related branch who want a complete overview of EV systems, sensors and simulation.
40 hours8 modules · 61 topicsCertificate: CADD Centre network
01Introduction to Electric Vehicles6 topics
History of EVsBasic Chemistry and Physics of EnergyBenefits of Using EVsSocio-Economic Impact of EVsRenewable EnergiesTechnology Challenges and Types of EVs
02EV System Architecture1 topics
Major Systems in EV Architecture
03Vehicle Dynamics11 topics
Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics Modelling for EVsMajor TerminologiesTwo Wheel Model and Four Wheel ModelVehicle MovementRolling ResistanceAerodynamic DragGrading ResistanceAcceleration ResistanceTotal Driving ResistanceDynamic EquationTyre–Ground Adhesion and Maximum Tractive Effort
04EV Propulsion System6 topics
Electric Motors – Types and SelectionPower ConverterThe Motor ControllerRegenerative BrakingMechanical TransmissionDriving Wheels
05EV Energy Source System9 topics
Chemical Energy and BondingChemical Energy and ThermodynamicsIntroduction to ElectrochemistryBatteries: Parameters, Types, Selection and ModellingFuel Cells: Types and Fuel Cell SystemCapacitors as an Energy SourceEV Recharging and Refuelling SystemsVehicle-to-Grid (V2G)Energy Management: BMS and Fuel Cell Water and Thermal Management
06EV Auxiliary Systems and Sensors13 topics
Power Steering UnitHeating and Cooling SystemsTemperature Control UnitAuxiliary Power SupplyAutomotive ComputerEmbedded Controllers, Communications and the CAN BusMonitoring the CAN BusElectronic Parking Brake SystemPosition SensorsBattery Monitoring SensorsPassenger Safety SensorsTyre Pressure SensorsAnti-Theft Sensors
07MATLAB and LabVIEW Fundamentals7 topics
Introduction to MATLAB and LabVIEWIntroduction to Model-Based DesignPerformance Simulation of a VehicleRange Simulation of an EVElectric Scooter Range ModellingFuel Cell Range SimulationMotor Efficiency Plots
08Future of EV8 topics
Case StudiesElectric Road-Rail SystemsChallenges and InfrastructureWireless Charging of EVsOn-Road ChargingBattery Swap TechnologySolar-Powered EVsCharging EVs from Renewables
04Tools covered
Software and tools you will use
MATLABLabVIEW (introduction)Model-based designBattery pack sizing and range calculationsBMS concepts (cell balancing, thermal management)Motor, inverter and DC-DC/AC-DC converter basicsPowertrain and gear-train modellingCAN bus monitoringDriving cycle energy analysis
We provide training and instruction only. Software and licences are not included; use your own licence, or an educational or trial licence where the software maker offers one. See our Software & Licensing Policy. Certificates are skill-training certificates, not degrees or professional licences.
05Projects
Practice projects
BMS function study
Map out charge/discharge control, cell balancing and thermal management for a given pack.
Motor selection for a vehicle
Work out torque, speed and power needs and select and size a suitable motor.
Electric scooter range model
Build a MATLAB model to estimate the range of an electric scooter.
06How online works
How the Electric Vehicle Design course runs online
Pick the mode that matches where you are and what you can travel for.
Live online
Trainer-led sessions on your own computer. Same syllabus, project and certificate as classroom batches. Evening, early-morning or weekend slots in your time zone.
Hybrid
Part online, part in the lab. Take lab sessions at Vellore, Katpadi or Ranipet when you visit India, and the rest online. Depends on trainer and lab availability.
100% offline in India
Learn at our centres on any date that suits you and the trainer. Fast-track schedules possible. Partner-centre options in other cities are explored case by case.
07Class timings
Find your class time
Example slots for popular regions. Your exact timing is fixed with the trainer on WhatsApp.
| City | Slot | Your local time | India time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai · Abu Dhabi | Weekday evening | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | 8:30 PM–10:30 PM |
| Dubai · Abu Dhabi | Weekday early morning | 6:00 AM–8:00 AM | 7:30 AM–9:30 AM |
| Dubai · Abu Dhabi | Weekend morning | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM |
Slots marked “late night in India” need the trainer’s confirmation. Final timings are fixed on WhatsApp based on trainer and student availability; any date and time can be arranged where a trainer is available.
| City | Slot | Your local time | India time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| London · Manchester · Birmingham | Weekday evening | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | 12:30 AM–2:30 AM (next day) late night in Indiawinter · summer: 11:30 PM–1:30 AM late night in India |
| London · Manchester · Birmingham | Weekday early morning | 6:00 AM–8:00 AM | 11:30 AM–1:30 PMwinter · summer: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| London · Manchester · Birmingham | Weekend morning | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM | 2:30 PM–4:30 PMwinter · summer: 1:30 PM–3:30 PM |
Slots marked “late night in India” need the trainer’s confirmation. Final timings are fixed on WhatsApp based on trainer and student availability; any date and time can be arranged where a trainer is available.
| City | Slot | Your local time | India time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Weekday evening | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | 4:30 PM–6:30 PM |
| Singapore | Weekday early morning | 6:00 AM–8:00 AM | 3:30 AM–5:30 AM late night in India |
| Singapore | Weekend morning | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM | 6:30 AM–8:30 AM |
Slots marked “late night in India” need the trainer’s confirmation. Final timings are fixed on WhatsApp based on trainer and student availability; any date and time can be arranged where a trainer is available.
08Pair it with
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Online details 09FAQ
Electric Vehicle Design online – FAQ
Still have a question? Message us on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppCan I learn Electric Vehicle Design online from outside India?
Yes. Electric Vehicle Design is taught live online by a trainer, with the same syllabus, hours and project as the classroom batch. Batches are planned around your time zone, subject to trainer availability.
How many hours is the Electric Vehicle Design course?
Electric Vehicle Design is offered at 3 levels (40 h): Essential in EV Battery Design – 40 hours; Essential in EV powertrain design – 40 hours; Essential in EV technology and operations – 40 hours.
Do I need to buy the software?
We teach; we do not supply software. Use your own licence or an educational or trial licence where the maker offers one. Our Software & Licensing Policy explains the rules.
Can I attend some classes in person in India?
Yes. Hybrid and fully offline options are available at our Vellore, Katpadi and Ranipet centres on dates agreed in advance, depending on trainer and lab availability.
What does it cost?
Fees depend on the level and mode. Message +91 8111 029 125 on WhatsApp for the current fee and payment options for your country.
Will I get a certificate?
On completing the course and its project you receive the CADD Centre network certificate. It is a skill-training certificate, not a degree or a professional licence.
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Get the Electric Vehicle Design syllabus, fee and next batch
Tell us your country and preferred time. We reply on WhatsApp with the syllabus, fee and the next available batch.
- Live online, hybrid or 100% offline in India
- Batches in your time zone, based on trainer availability
- Free counselling and a syllabus on WhatsApp
- One number for everything: +91 8111 029 125