A Review of DC-AC Converters for Electric Vehicle Applications
Khairy Sayed, Abdulaziz Almutairi, Naif Albagami, Omar Alrumayh, Ahmed G. Abo-Khalil, Hedra Saleeb
Sohag University, Majmaah University, Qassim University, University of Sharjah
Energies
Abstract
This review provides a comprehensive overview of DC-AC power converters for electric vehicle applications, focusing on power-electronics solutions for current and future EV technologies. It investigates and compares different medium- and high-voltage inverter topologies in terms of power losses and component requirements. The study also reviews two-level and multilevel inverter technologies, soft-switching techniques, and recent developments in EV motor-drive converters, providing a systematic classification of DC-AC converter topologies and highlighting their advantages, limitations, and potential for future EV applications.
Keywords
DC-AC Power Converters; Electric Vehicle; Methodical Overview; Multi-Level Inverters; Resonant DC-Link; Soft-Switching