Electric Vehicle Model Predictive Control Energy Management Strategy: Theory, Applications, Perspectives and Challenges

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Authors: Xiaohuan Zhao, Guanda Huang, Kaijian Lei, Xiangkai Huang, Yuanhong Zhuo, Jiayi Zhao
Cited by: 4
References: 60

Abstract

Model predictive control (MPC) has become one of the most promising control strategies in the field of electric vehicle energy management due to its rolling optimization and explicit constraint processing capabilities. This study analyzes the modeling mechanism and implementation path of MPC in power allocation, regenerative braking and energy collaborative control, which elaborates on the improvement principle of energy efficiency and system stability through predictive modeling and dynamic optimization. The evolution of MPC application in hybrid power systems, vehicle dynamic stability control, and hierarchical optimization control is discussed. The synergistic effect of multi-objective optimization and health-conscious control in energy efficiency improvement and service life extension is analyzed. With the development of artificial intelligence technology, MPC is expanding from model-based deterministic control to the directions of intelligent learning and distributed adaptation. Model uncertainty, computational complexity, and real-time solving efficiency are the main challenges faced by MPC. Future research will focus on the deep integration of model simplification, rapid solving, and intelligent learning to achieve a more efficient and reliable intelligent energy management system.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure Railway Systems and Energy Efficiency

Publication details

Journal / source
Energies
Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
19
Issue
3
Pages
740–740
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN