Analysis and Modelling of Charging Profile on a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Abstract: As the interest for electrified vehicles increases due to a conversion from a fleet of vehicles powered by fossil fuels to more environment friendly and climate neutral options it is important to investigate the different alternatives closely. This thesis analyzes one of the options on a micro level. Data have been collected from a Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid, including travelled distance, battery state of charge and outdoor temperature. The objective is to develop a model describing how these different factors affect the charging profile. Two models have been developed: one focusing on the total charging time and one for the total electrical charge transferred from the charging station. The analysis show for instance that at higher outside temperatures the charging time decreases but the total charge transferred increases. The final multidimensional models are created by separately looking at one variable at a time to see how it affects the total outcome.