EV BMS With Charge Monitor and Fire Detection

Abstract

Electric vehicles (EVs) are undoubtedly the way of the future. However, as of 2023, EV technology has not reached its full potential in terms of efficiency and safety. The cause of majority of the electric vehicle fire events is a battery explosion or fire. This paper presents an integrated approach to manage EV battery systems, which combines a Battery Management System (BMS) with charge monitoring and fire detection. The system is built to continuously monitor the battery's voltage, current, and temperature and to immediately turn off the battery's input or output if any unexpected behaviour is noticed. Keywords: EVs, BMS, Temperature Sensor