Performance Analysis of Electric Vehicle in Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure via Vehicle Simulation Models in ADVISOR

With the introduction of Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test, an all-new drive cycle proposed by UNECE, is set to standardize the global drive cycle testing in determining emissions compliance and energy and fuel consumption. This paper will evaluate and verify the performance and the effect of the new driving cycle on an electric vehicle, set side by side to the major regulatory drive cycles, which include NEDC, FTP 75 and JC 08. Using Matlab's ADVISOR simulation, a simulated vehicle model of Nissan Leaf 2016 is created and place through the different driving cycles. Out of the various driving cycles, WLTP Test Cycle possess the highest energy per unit distance to the vehicle, which is consistent with the objectives of the new driving cycle in obtaining more realistic results. Based on manufacturer's vehicular specifications, the paper also encompasses a method to simplify the complex modelling of the vehicle on drive cycle's simulation, yet maintaining sufficient accuracy in its final emission results.