Influence of the Driver Profile on the Autonomy of Electric Vehicles

Abstract

In response to the growing pressure from civil society on the automotive industry and governments regarding the sustainability and reduction of environmental impacts of vehicular fleets, in recent years there has been a substantial increase in the application and development of technologies applied to vehicular electrification. Among the efforts to massify electric vehicles there are aspects of their reduced autonomy compared to combustion vehicles. The study of vehicle aspects that influence vehicle autonomy becomes imperative so that the best driving practices and energy management strategy are mapped and known. This work aimed to evaluate the influence of the driver profile on the autonomy of electric vehicles. Data were obtained through a device connected to the OBDII port and collected significant information for the evaluation of vehicle parameters such as: speed, battery level, distance covered, autonomy and so on. The results obtained, albeit preliminary, indicate that the profile of the driver influences the autonomy of electric vehicles.