A

Framework and Classification of Battery System Architectures

World Electric Vehicle Journal, vol. 14, pp. 88

Abstract

In this paper, battery system architectures are methodologically derived in order to find the key type differences. In a first step, the system levels are identified and distinguished. In order to be able to completely cover the solution space of battery system architectures, a distinction is also made between mono- and multifunctional materials. Based on the system levels, a framework for possible architectures is derived. Four system architecture generations with a total of eight different types are identified and analyzed in the dimensions “Nomenclature”, “Approach”, “Omitted Components” and “Industry Examples”. In this way, upcoming system architectures, such as cell-to-pack and cell-to-chassis, can be clearly differentiated. Finally, fundamental product characteristics for the four system generations are derived and compared.

Authors 5

  1. RWTH Aachen University

    Affiliation as printed

    Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM), RWTH Aachen University, 52062 Aachen, Germany

  2. RWTH Aachen University

    Affiliation as printed

    Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM), RWTH Aachen University, 52062 Aachen, Germany

  3. RWTH Aachen University

    Affiliation as printed

    Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM), RWTH Aachen University, 52062 Aachen, Germany

  4. RWTH Aachen University

    Affiliation as printed

    Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM), RWTH Aachen University, 52062 Aachen, Germany

  5. RWTH Aachen University

    Affiliation as printed

    Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM), RWTH Aachen University, 52062 Aachen, Germany

Cited by 24 stored of 24

No patents citing this paper on Lens.org (checked 2026-10-06).

References 25