Concerns about how far an electric vehicle can travel on a single charge continue to influence user perception and adoption. The blog by Majid N. Aziz from Keysight Technologies explains how system-level simulation aims to address this uncertainty by enabling more accurate range estimation. It highlights that EV range depends not only on battery capacity but also on interconnected factors such as vehicle design (e.g., drivetrain, HVAC, tires), driving behavior (acceleration, braking, A/C usage), and external conditions like weather, terrain, and traffic. These variables interact in complex, nonlinear ways, making prediction challenging. By modeling these dependencies at a system level, simulation helps engineers better understand energy consumption patterns and improve transparency in range estimation, which helps in informed decision-making and broader EV adoption.
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