What you'll learn:
- Understand the fundamentals of heat, temperature, and modes of heat transfer in the context of electric vehicles (EVs) and battery systems.
- Get introduced to lithium-ion battery chemistry and the thermal characteristics of different cell types (cylindrical, prismatic, pouch).
- Learn about thermal runaway—how it happens, why it’s dangerous, and how to prevent it.
- Analyze how thermal management impacts battery performance, degradation, charging efficiency, and safety, including thermal runaway prevention.
- Compare different cooling strategies: air cooling, liquid cooling, immersion cooling, and phase-change materials.
- Explore the architecture of EV thermal management systems, including cooling loops, power electronics, cabin HVAC, and refrigeration subsystems.
- Understand the role of each EV subsystem—battery, power electronics, motor, and cabin—and how they generate and manage heat.
- Design basic thermal management systems by calculating thermal loads and understanding component sizing for cooling and heating applications.
- Dive into real-world examples like the Tesla Model 3 and Ford Mach-E to see how industry leaders design thermal systems.
- Explore thermal management in energy storage systems (ESS), electric boats, and consumer electronics.
- Discover emerging technologies like heat pumps, 3D vapor chambers, solid-state batteries, and AI-based cooling strategies.
The Complete Guide to EV & Battery Thermal Management
Welcome to the ultimate course for mastering thermal management in electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, and energy storage systems.
Whether you're an engineering student, a working professional, or an EV enthusiast, this course will give you a deep, industry-relevant understanding of how electric vehicles handle heat.
From the basics of heat transfer and lithium-ion battery chemistry to advanced cooling strategies and real-world case studies like Tesla and Ford Mach-E, this course covers it all—with clarity, depth, and a focus on practical application.
What You’ll Learn
The fundamentals of heat, temperature, energy transfer, and battery chemistry
Why thermal management is critical for EV performance, safety, and longevity
Cooling strategies: air, liquid, immersion, and phase-change systems
Detailed EV subsystem architecture: battery, power electronics, HVAC, coolant, and refrigerant loops
Real-world thermal systems in Tesla, Mach-E, energy storage systems, and electric boats
How to calculate thermal loads and size components like compressors, chillers, and pumps
System integration and control strategies across varying climates
Future technologies: heat pumps, solid-state batteries, and AI-driven cooling systems
How modeling and simulation are used in the EV industry to optimize thermal design
Who Is This Course For?
Engineering students looking to build a career in the EV industry
Mechanical, electrical, and automotive engineers transitioning to battery or thermal systems roles
EV enthusiasts and professionals who want to understand the systems behind battery cooling
Anyone curious about how modern electric vehicles manage heat across their components
Why Take This Course?
EVs are the future—but they run hot. Battery packs, power electronics, and fast charging generate serious heat. Managing that heat is what makes an EV reliable, safe, and efficient.
This course is designed to give you the real-world knowledge and skills needed to understand and work with EV thermal systems. Whether you're preparing for your first EV job or upskilling in your current role, you’ll walk away with practical insights you can use right away.
Ready to future-proof your career?
Enroll now and gain a solid foundation in one of the most in-demand and overlooked areas of EV technology—thermal management. Let’s dive in!
