Air Flow around an Electric Vehicle

DEFINITION OF THE PROJECT

• Determination of the vehicle’s drag coefficient (c_d value) and definition of  optimization options
• Increase of maximum speed and range of batteries

CALCULATION

• CFD simulation in a simulated wind tunnel

RESULTS

• c_d value too high!
• Modification of rear end in order to reduce separation region
• Modification of the front suspension’s swingarm
• Rear wheel mudguards not to be put in air flow