Ansys announced the availability of a new SaaS cloud-native offering, Ansys ConceptEV. The solution enables component and system engineers to work together on EV powertrain concept designs through a model-based approach -- facilitating early design decisions for improved EV driving range and battery charge times, lower development costs, and faster time-to-market. EV powertrains are complex systems comprised of core functional components including the battery, inverter, motor, and transmission.

To develop the most efficient powertrain, the components must be designed and optimized as part of the system, not separately. A system-level design approach is crucial to increasing the driving range and efficiency of EVs while decreasing the cost. ConceptEV is a first-of-its-kind, accessible solution capable of linking component designs to system-level requirements.

Specification and component design changes are easily implemented and traceable, empowering users to rapidly evaluate and quantify system trade-offs for the optimal powertrain design. The model-based approach facilitates rapid analysis of the complete system against requirements, reducing errors, saving time and costs, and informing smarter decisions earlier in the development process.