Correlation of Power Rating for Battery Electric Vehicles Simulation vs. Test Validation in Accordance with regulatory compliance
2026-26-0575
To be published on 01/16/2026
- Content
- Accurate power and energy assessment in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) requires high-fidelity simulation models that reflect real-world performance. This study presents a power rating correlation of the Stellantis Dodge model in compliance with the GTR 21 standard, validating the simulation’s accuracy against physical test data. Simulations conducted using STLAsim, Stellantis’ proprietary tool, estimate EDM power at the inverter input and axle output under standardized conditions. The operating parameters were shared with the testing team to ensure consistency; however, the initial test results deviated by approximately 18 kW from the simulation target. To address this delta, EDM speed and vehicle speed were optimized, achieving a close alignment with the simulation and meeting the GTR 21 power rating criteria. The results demonstrate a strong correlation between the simulation and test data, confirming the model’s accuracy and reliability. This study underscores the effectiveness of simulation-based validation in enhancing BEV power rating predictions, reducing physical testing dependencies, and accelerating vehicle development cycles while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Citation
- Mahajan, Prasad, "Correlation of Power Rating for Battery Electric Vehicles Simulation vs. Test Validation in Accordance with regulatory compliance," SAE Technical Paper 2026-26-0575, 2026-, .