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100 SolidWorks & Autodesk Alias EV Design Projects
Design electric vehicles the way the industry does: frames and chassis in SolidWorks weldments, battery enclosures and trays, motor mounts and gearboxes, styling and Class-A surfaces in Autodesk Alias, interiors and ergonomics, structural FEA, CFD and cooling, suspension and folding mechanisms, and production drawings with GD&T. Each guide lists the features you use, the modelling steps with checkpoints, how to validate the design and what to present.
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- B.Tech / BEChassis & frameBeginner
1.Electric Scooter Frame Design with SolidWorks Weldments
Design a tubular steel frame for an example electric scooter with SOLIDWORKS Weldments, packaging the battery, hub motor and rider, then check it under rider, bump and braking loads in a static study and issue a weldment drawing with a cut list.
4 weeksSOLIDWORKS · Weldments - B.Tech / BEChassis & frameBeginner
2.Electric Bicycle Frame for a Rear Hub Motor and Down-Tube Battery
Design an electric bicycle frame in SOLIDWORKS Weldments around a rear hub motor and a down-tube battery, with dropouts that take motor torque, battery mounting bosses and cable routing, then check it under pedalling, seated and braking loads.
4 weeksSOLIDWORKS · Weldments - B.Tech / BEChassis & frameIntermediate
3.Electric Rickshaw (L5) Ladder Chassis Design and Load Check
Design a ladder chassis for an example L5 electric rickshaw in SOLIDWORKS Weldments, packaging the battery, motor and passenger cabin, then check it for static, bump, braking and twist load cases in SOLIDWORKS Simulation.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS · Weldments · SOLIDWORKS Simulation - B.Tech / BEChassis & frameIntermediate
4.Student Formula EV Space-Frame Chassis: Design and Torsional Stiffness
Design a tubular space-frame chassis for an example student Formula EV in SOLIDWORKS Weldments, package the driver and accumulator container, and measure torsional stiffness with a SOLIDWORKS Simulation twist test, iterating tubes and triangulation to meet a stiffness-to-mass target.
6 weeksSOLIDWORKS · Weldments · SOLIDWORKS Simulation - B.Tech / BEChassis & frameIntermediate
5.Electric Cargo Trike Frame for Last-Mile Delivery
Design the frame of an example electric cargo trike for last-mile delivery in SOLIDWORKS Weldments, choosing between front-loader and rear-loader layouts, packaging battery, motor and cargo box, and checking tipping stability and frame strength under payload.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS · Weldments - M.TechChassis & frameAdvanced
6.Skateboard EV Platform: Battery-Integrated Floor and Crash Rails
Design a skateboard EV platform in SOLIDWORKS for an example compact car, with a battery-integrated floor, extruded side crash rails and cross members, and evaluate bending and torsional stiffness, battery floor deflection and side-load paths in SOLIDWORKS Simulation.
9 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Simulation - M.TechChassis & frameAdvanced
7.Chassis Lightweighting with Topology Optimisation
Use a SOLIDWORKS Simulation Topology Study to lightweight an example EV chassis bracket or cross member under several load cases, interpret the result into a manufacturable design, and verify mass saving, stiffness and stress with a follow-up static study.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS Simulation (Topology Study) - M.TechChassis & frameAdvanced
8.Aluminium vs Steel Two-Wheeler Frame: Mass, Stiffness and Cost
Design the same two-wheeler EV frame in steel and aluminium in SOLIDWORKS, sized to equal stiffness, and compare mass, stress, weld-zone strength, fatigue sensitivity, estimated cost and embodied carbon using SOLIDWORKS Simulation, Costing and Sustainability tools.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Simulation - PhDChassis & frameResearch
9.Multi-Material Chassis Optimisation for Crash and Stiffness Targets
Develop a multi-material optimisation method for an example EV chassis, combining steel, aluminium and composite members in SOLIDWORKS, using design-of-experiments Simulation runs and MATLAB surrogate models to find Pareto-optimal designs for mass, stiffness and a crash-energy proxy.
16 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Simulation · MATLAB - PhDChassis & frameResearch
10.Generative Design of an EV Subframe and Validation for Manufacture
Develop a design-for-manufacture method for an example EV front subframe: generate concepts with SOLIDWORKS Topology Studies, reinterpret them for casting, extrusion-and-weld and sheet fabrication, and validate stiffness, strength, modes and manufacturability.
16 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Simulation - B.Tech / BEBattery enclosuresBeginner
11.Two-Wheeler Battery Pack Enclosure with Cell Holders and Busbars
Design a battery pack for an example electric two-wheeler in SOLIDWORKS: cell holders, nickel or copper busbars, a BMS bay and a sheet metal aluminium enclosure with mounting brackets, checked for packaging, busbar current density, mass and a basic mounting-load study.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS · Sheet Metal - B.Tech / BEBattery enclosuresIntermediate
12.Swappable Battery Pack with Handle, Latch and Connector Interface
Design a swappable battery pack for an example electric two-wheeler in SOLIDWORKS, with a carry handle, a latch that locks it in the vehicle dock, guide rails and a floating connector interface, verified with mates, a motion study of insertion and a handle strength check.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS - B.Tech / BEBattery enclosuresBeginner
13.18650 / 21700 Cell Holder and Module Design for 3D Printing
Design 3D-printable cell holders and a small battery module for 18650 or 21700 cells in SOLIDWORKS, using configurations to switch cell size, a printed tolerance coupon to set pocket clearance, and checks on spacing, material temperature limits and mass.
4 weeksSOLIDWORKS - B.Tech / BEBattery enclosuresIntermediate
14.IP67 Battery Enclosure: Gasket Design and Sealing Features
Design the sealing of an example EV battery enclosure in SOLIDWORKS for an IP67 target: a gasket or O-ring groove sized for compression, a stiff flange with bolt spacing checked in Simulation for gap opening, a pressure-equalising vent and sealed cable glands.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS - B.Tech / BEBattery enclosuresIntermediate
15.Electric Car Battery Tray in Sheet Metal with Mounting Points
Design a sheet metal steel battery tray for an example electric car in SOLIDWORKS, with formed side members, cross members, mounting points to the body and a lid flange, generate flat patterns, and check tray deflection and mounting stress under battery inertia loads.
6 weeksSOLIDWORKS · Sheet Metal - M.TechBattery enclosuresAdvanced
16.Battery Enclosure Drop Test Simulation
Simulate dropping an example two-wheeler battery pack onto a rigid floor with a SOLIDWORKS Simulation Drop Test study, compare orientations and drop heights, study enclosure deformation and internal module accelerations, and redesign corners and mounts to reduce damage.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS Simulation (Drop Test) - M.TechBattery enclosuresAdvanced
17.Battery Pack Vibration Analysis Against a Road-Load Profile
Analyse an example EV battery pack for road vibration in SOLIDWORKS Simulation: find natural frequencies and mode shapes, apply a base-excitation PSD road-load profile in a random vibration study, evaluate RMS and 3-sigma stresses at mounts and busbars, and redesign to move modes and cut stress.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS Simulation (Frequency, Random Vibration) - M.TechBattery enclosuresAdvanced
18.Battery Enclosure Side-Impact Protection Concept
Develop a side-impact protection concept for an example electric car battery enclosure in SOLIDWORKS, comparing sill and side-rail designs for load path, stiffness and energy absorption with linear and nonlinear SOLIDWORKS Simulation studies, and measuring intrusion into the cell zone.
9 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Simulation - PhDBattery enclosuresResearch
19.Enclosure Design for Thermal-Runaway Venting and Fire Barriers
Investigate enclosure design for thermal-runaway gas venting and fire barriers using SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation transient studies: model vent gas release from a failing cell, compare vent paths and barrier materials, and measure pack pressure and neighbouring-cell temperatures.
16 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation - PhDBattery enclosuresResearch
20.Cell-to-Pack Structural Battery: Load Paths and Serviceability
Study a cell-to-pack structural battery concept for an example EV in SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Simulation: model cells bonded into a tray as a structural core, develop equivalent orthotropic properties, quantify stiffness contribution and load paths, and weigh them against serviceability and repair.
16 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Simulation - B.Tech / BEPowertrain & mountsBeginner
21.Hub Motor Housing and Axle Design for an E-Scooter
Design the housing, end covers and through-axle of a rear hub motor for an electric scooter in SOLIDWORKS, packaging an outer-rotor motor, bearings and a brake drum inside a 10-inch wheel, and check the axle by hand calculation and an optional static study.
4 weeksSOLIDWORKS - B.Tech / BEPowertrain & mountsBeginner
22.Motor Mount Bracket Design and Strength Check
Design a bolted motor mount bracket for a mid-mounted electric two-wheeler motor in SOLIDWORKS, check it in a static study against torque reaction and bump loads, and iterate thickness and ribbing to meet a factor-of-safety target at low mass.
4 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Simulation - B.Tech / BEPowertrain & mountsIntermediate
23.Swingarm Design for a Mid-Drive Electric Motorcycle
Design a rear swingarm for a mid-drive electric motorcycle in SOLIDWORKS Weldments, with pivot, axle adjusters and shock mount, and analyse it in SOLIDWORKS Simulation for vertical, braking and torsional loads, including the chain pull from the motor.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Simulation - B.Tech / BEPowertrain & mountsIntermediate
24.Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox Design for an EV
Design a two-stage single-speed reduction gearbox for an electric vehicle in SOLIDWORKS: choose the ratio from vehicle targets, size gears by hand, model shafts, bearings and a split housing, and check shafts and housing with static studies.
6 weeksSOLIDWORKS · Toolbox - B.Tech / BEPowertrain & mountsIntermediate
25.Motor Controller Enclosure with Integrated Heat Sink
Design a sealed motor-controller enclosure with an integrated finned heat sink in SOLIDWORKS, then use SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation to predict MOSFET mounting-plate temperature in natural and forced airflow, and iterate fin geometry to meet a temperature limit.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation - M.TechPowertrain & mountsAdvanced
26.Integrated e-Axle Drive Unit: Motor, Gearbox and Inverter Packaging
Package an integrated e-axle for a small electric car in SOLIDWORKS, combining motor, single-speed reduction with differential and inverter in one housing, and evaluate the layout for volume, mass, centre of gravity, coolant routing, service access and half-shaft angles.
10 weeksSOLIDWORKS - M.TechPowertrain & mountsAdvanced
27.Powertrain Mount Design for Vibration Isolation
Design elastomer powertrain mounts for an electric drive unit and use SOLIDWORKS Simulation frequency studies to place rigid-body modes away from road and motor excitation, then estimate isolation with a harmonic study or a simple transmissibility model.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS Simulation (Frequency) - M.TechPowertrain & mountsAdvanced
28.Gear Tooth Contact Stress and Bending Analysis
Model a true involute spur gear pair for an EV reduction stage in SOLIDWORKS and analyse tooth root bending and contact stress with nonlinear or contact-based static studies, comparing results with Lewis and Hertz hand methods and a standards-style rating.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Simulation - PhDPowertrain & mountsResearch
29.Axial-Flux Motor Mechanical Structure: Rotor Disc Deflection and Air Gap
Design and analyse the mechanical structure of an axial-flux EV motor in SOLIDWORKS, studying rotor disc deflection under magnetic attraction, centrifugal and thermal loads, and its effect on the air gap, then propose a stiff, light rotor and bearing arrangement.
16 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Simulation - PhDPowertrain & mountsResearch
30.In-Wheel Motor Packaging with Brakes and Suspension
Study how to package an in-wheel motor with brakes and suspension for a small electric car in SOLIDWORKS, using Motion Analysis to check clearances through travel and steering, and quantify the effect of added unsprung mass on ride with a quarter-car model.
16 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Motion - B.Tech / BEStyling & Class-A surfacing (Alias)Beginner
31.Electric Scooter Styling: From Sketch to 3-D Concept in Autodesk Alias
Style an electric scooter from first sketches to a 3-D concept surface model in Autodesk Alias, working from a package drawing of battery, motor and rider, building clean curves and surfaces, and checking highlights with diagnostic shading before rendering.
5 weeksAutodesk Alias - B.Tech / BEStyling & Class-A surfacing (Alias)Intermediate
32.Electric Motorcycle Fairing and Tank Cover Surfacing in Alias
Design and surface the fairing, tank cover and side panels of an electric motorcycle in Autodesk Alias, around a battery pack and motor package, with clean G1–G2 panel boundaries, shut lines and highlight checks ready for engineering hand-off.
6 weeksAutodesk Alias - B.Tech / BEStyling & Class-A surfacing (Alias)Intermediate
33.Compact Electric Car Exterior Concept Model in Alias
Create an exterior concept model of a compact electric car in Autodesk Alias, starting from a skateboard package with battery floor, wheels and occupants, developing proportions and feature lines, and building a surface model good enough for design reviews and renders.
6 weeksAutodesk Alias - B.Tech / BEStyling & Class-A surfacing (Alias)Intermediate
34.EV Front Fascia and Signature Lighting Design
Design the front fascia and signature lighting of an electric car in Autodesk Alias, replacing a traditional grille with closed surfaces, lighting graphics and a charging port, while keeping sensor zones, lamp packaging and cooling intakes in mind.
5 weeksAutodesk Alias - B.Tech / BEStyling & Class-A surfacing (Alias)Beginner
35.Electric Rickshaw Body Redesign for Comfort and Brand Identity
Redesign the body of an electric rickshaw in Autodesk Alias for passenger comfort, driver visibility, weather protection and a clear brand identity, starting from measurements of an existing vehicle and passenger needs, and presenting a surfaced concept with renders.
5 weeksAutodesk Alias - M.TechStyling & Class-A surfacing (Alias)Advanced
36.Class-A Surfacing: G2/G3 Continuity and Surface Diagnostics
Build Class-A quality surfaces for a visible EV body area, such as a front wing and bonnet junction, in Autodesk Alias, controlling G2 and G3 continuity, curve and surface structure, and verifying quality with continuity checks, curvature combs, zebra and highlight analysis.
8 weeksAutodesk Alias - M.TechStyling & Class-A surfacing (Alias)Advanced
37.Alias-to-SolidWorks Workflow: From Styling Surfaces to Engineering Parts
Develop and document a workflow to take styled surfaces of an EV part from Autodesk Alias into SOLIDWORKS and turn them into engineered, manufacturable parts, checking surface quality, deviation, thickening, draft, mounting features and design change propagation.
8 weeksAutodesk Alias · SOLIDWORKS - M.TechStyling & Class-A surfacing (Alias)Advanced
38.Aerodynamic Styling Iteration Loop between Alias and CFD
Run an iterative loop between Autodesk Alias styling and SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation to reduce the drag of an electric car or scooter concept, changing rear taper, roof line and underbody details while keeping the design intent and tracking drag coefficient and range impact.
10 weeksAutodesk Alias · SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation - PhDStyling & Class-A surfacing (Alias)Research
39.Developing a Design Language for an Indian EV Brand
Develop a coherent design language for an imaginary Indian EV brand in Autodesk Alias, defining brand values, form vocabulary and graphic rules, and testing them across a family of vehicles such as a scooter, a three-wheeler and a compact car.
14 weeksAutodesk Alias - PhDStyling & Class-A surfacing (Alias)Research
40.User Perception of EV Form: Studying Design Attributes with Surveys and Renders
Study how users perceive EV form attributes, such as stance, surface tension and lighting graphics, by creating controlled design variants in Autodesk Alias, rendering them consistently and running surveys to link attributes to perceptions like safety, modernity and value.
14 weeksAutodesk Alias · Rendering - B.Tech / BEInterior & ergonomicsBeginner
41.E-Scooter Handlebar Assembly and Dashboard Housing
Design an electric scooter handlebar assembly and a moulded dashboard housing in SOLIDWORKS, with grips, levers, switch pods and a display, checked for steering clearance, rider reach and plastic-part design rules.
4 weeksSOLIDWORKS - B.Tech / BEInterior & ergonomicsBeginner
42.Electric Two-Wheeler Seat Design with Under-Seat Storage
Design an electric two-wheeler seat with a moulded base, foam and cover, a hinge and lock, and under-seat storage sized for a helmet, checked for rider fit, hinge clearance and base strength in SOLIDWORKS.
4 weeksSOLIDWORKS - B.Tech / BEInterior & ergonomicsIntermediate
43.EV Cockpit and Dashboard Interior Concept in Alias
Design an EV cockpit and instrument-panel concept in Autodesk Alias, from sketches and a SOLIDWORKS package to Class-A style surfaces checked with zebra and curvature tools, ending in renders and a STEP handover.
6 weeksAutodesk Alias - B.Tech / BEInterior & ergonomicsIntermediate
44.Rider Triangle and Reach Study for an Electric Motorcycle
Study the rider triangle of handlebar, seat and footpegs for an electric motorcycle in SOLIDWORKS, using a parametric manikin for small and large riders, configurations for riding styles and joint-angle checks against published comfort ranges.
4 weeksSOLIDWORKS - B.Tech / BEInterior & ergonomicsIntermediate
45.Electric Rickshaw Passenger Cabin Layout and Accessibility
Design the passenger cabin of an electric rickshaw in SOLIDWORKS, with seats, roof frame, step, grab handles and legroom laid out for small and large passengers, including an accessibility review for elderly users.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS - M.TechInterior & ergonomicsAdvanced
46.Seat Structure Strength and Comfort Pressure Study
Analyse an EV seat structure for strength under occupant and inertial loads and study seat comfort through foam contact pressure, using SOLIDWORKS Simulation static and nonlinear studies validated against hand calculations and a pressure-mat test.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Simulation - M.TechInterior & ergonomicsAdvanced
47.Interior Packaging for a Flat-Floor Skateboard EV
Package the interior of a flat-floor skateboard EV in SOLIDWORKS and Autodesk Alias, setting seating positions, floor height, headroom and storage around the battery, and comparing the result with a conventional layout.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS · Autodesk Alias - M.TechInterior & ergonomicsAdvanced
48.HMI Control Placement and Reach Zones in an EV Cockpit
Study where to place touchscreen and physical controls in an EV cockpit using reach envelopes, glance zones and a physical buck, modelled in SOLIDWORKS and surfaced in Autodesk Alias, with measured reach times from user trials.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS · Autodesk Alias - PhDInterior & ergonomicsResearch
49.Inclusive Design of Shared Electric Mobility for Elderly and Disabled Users
Design and evaluate a shared electric vehicle, such as an e-rickshaw or small e-shuttle, for elderly and disabled users, combining user research, CAD and Alias design, a full-size mock-up and measured trials of boarding and seating.
16 weeksSOLIDWORKS · Autodesk Alias - PhDInterior & ergonomicsResearch
50.Validating EV Ergonomics with Digital Human Models and User Trials
Validate digital human ergonomics predictions for an EV seating layout by comparing manikin postures and joint angles from CAD with measured postures of real users in an adjustable buck, and quantify where digital human models agree and disagree.
16 weeksSOLIDWORKS - B.Tech / BEStructural FEABeginner
51.Static FEA of an E-Scooter Frame under Standard Load Cases
Analyse an electric scooter frame in SOLIDWORKS Simulation under standard load cases such as vertical bump, braking and cornering, with beam and solid meshes, hand-calculation checks and a factor-of-safety summary.
4 weeksSOLIDWORKS Simulation - B.Tech / BEStructural FEAIntermediate
52.Front Fork Strength and Stiffness Analysis
Analyse an electric scooter or motorcycle telescopic front fork for strength and stiffness under braking, bump and lateral loads in SOLIDWORKS Simulation, with bearing fixtures, contact between tubes and hand-calculation checks.
4 weeksSOLIDWORKS Simulation - B.Tech / BEStructural FEAIntermediate
53.Alloy Wheel Rim Analysis for Radial and Cornering Loads
Analyse an alloy wheel rim for an electric two-wheeler under radial and cornering loads in SOLIDWORKS Simulation, using bearing-type load distributions, cyclic symmetry where valid and hand checks, and report stress and stiffness for design changes.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS Simulation - B.Tech / BEStructural FEAIntermediate
54.Brake Disc Thermal Stress during Repeated Braking
Model an electric two-wheeler brake disc under repeated braking in SOLIDWORKS Simulation, with a transient thermal study for temperature and a static study for thermal stress, checked against an energy balance and design options for disc thickness and slots.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS Simulation (Thermal) - B.Tech / BEStructural FEABeginner
55.Mesh Convergence and Result Verification in Frame FEA
Carry out a structured mesh convergence and result verification study on an EV frame in SOLIDWORKS Simulation, comparing beam, shell and solid models, h- and p-adaptive meshing and hand calculations, and learn to separate real stresses from singularities.
4 weeksSOLIDWORKS Simulation - M.TechStructural FEAAdvanced
56.Fatigue Life Prediction of an EV Frame from Road Loads
Predict the fatigue life of an EV frame from road loads, using SOLIDWORKS Simulation static and fatigue studies with variable-amplitude load histories, rainflow counting and mean-stress correction, cross-checked with a weld fatigue hand method.
9 weeksSOLIDWORKS Simulation (Fatigue) - M.TechStructural FEAAdvanced
57.Modal Analysis of a Chassis to Avoid Motor and Road Resonances
Find the natural frequencies and mode shapes of an EV chassis in SOLIDWORKS Simulation, compare them with motor, gear and road excitation frequencies, and change the design to avoid resonance, with an impact-hammer test for validation.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS Simulation (Frequency) - M.TechStructural FEAAdvanced
58.Buckling Analysis of Thin-Walled Battery Tray Members
Analyse buckling of thin-walled battery tray members and side sills in SOLIDWORKS Simulation, using linear buckling to find load factors and mode shapes, nonlinear studies with imperfections to find collapse loads, and hand checks against plate theory.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS Simulation (Buckling) - PhDStructural FEAResearch
59.Crashworthiness Concept for an EV Front Structure: Energy Absorption
Develop a crashworthiness concept for an EV front structure, designing crash boxes and rails for energy absorption and studying crush in SOLIDWORKS Simulation nonlinear studies, with analytical crush models, drop-weight tests and a clear path to explicit crash tools.
18 weeksSOLIDWORKS Simulation (Nonlinear) - PhDStructural FEAResearch
60.Composite Swingarm: Layup Design and Failure Analysis
Design a composite swingarm for an electric two-wheeler, defining ply layups on shells in SOLIDWORKS Simulation, checking stiffness, first-ply failure and buckling, and comparing with an aluminium baseline, validated with coupon tests and a static rig test.
16 weeksSOLIDWORKS Simulation (Composites) - B.Tech / BECFD & thermalIntermediate
61.Aerodynamic Drag of an E-Scooter with Rider in Flow Simulation
Design a simplified e-scooter and seated rider model in SOLIDWORKS and use Flow Simulation to find its drag coefficient and drag area at city and highway speeds, then test fairing and posture changes that cut drag and the power needed at cruise.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation - B.Tech / BECFD & thermalIntermediate
62.Air-Cooled Battery Pack: Flow and Temperature Distribution
Design an air-cooled battery module enclosure for cylindrical cells in SOLIDWORKS and use Flow Simulation to predict airflow and cell temperatures, then compare plenum layouts and cell spacing to reduce the hottest cell temperature and the spread across the module.
6 weeksSOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation - B.Tech / BECFD & thermalIntermediate
63.Motor Controller Heat-Sink Fin Optimisation
Design an extruded aluminium heat sink for an EV motor controller's power MOSFETs in SOLIDWORKS and use Flow Simulation to optimise fin count, thickness and height for natural and forced convection, keeping device temperatures under a target with the least mass.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation - B.Tech / BECFD & thermalIntermediate
64.EV Charger Enclosure Thermal Design and Ventilation
Design a wall-mounted AC EV charger enclosure in SOLIDWORKS and use Flow Simulation to check internal component temperatures under full load and hot ambient, then compare sealed, vented and fan-assisted versions against an IP rating requirement.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation - B.Tech / BECFD & thermalAdvanced
65.Electric Car Body Drag Reduction: Rear Taper and Underbody
Design a simplified compact electric car body in SOLIDWORKS and use Flow Simulation to measure how rear taper angle, a flat underbody and wheel covers change the drag coefficient, then turn the best combination into a range estimate.
6 weeksSOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation - M.TechCFD & thermalAdvanced
66.Liquid Cold Plate Channel Design for a Battery Module
Design an aluminium liquid cold plate for a prismatic battery module in SOLIDWORKS and use Flow Simulation conjugate heat transfer to compare serpentine, parallel and manifold channel layouts for maximum cell temperature, temperature uniformity and pressure drop.
9 weeksSOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation - M.TechCFD & thermalAdvanced
67.Motor Cooling Jacket Design and Pressure Drop
Design a water-glycol cooling jacket for an EV traction motor housing in SOLIDWORKS and use Flow Simulation to compare spiral, axial and circumferential channel layouts for stator temperature, temperature variation around the housing and pressure drop.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation - M.TechCFD & thermalAdvanced
68.Brake Cooling Airflow and Wheel Design Trade-offs
Design a disc brake and wheel assembly for an example electric car in SOLIDWORKS and use Flow Simulation to study how wheel spoke openness, a brake duct and disc vane design affect brake cooling, and how that trades against wheel aerodynamic drag.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation - PhDCFD & thermalResearch
69.Immersion Cooling for Two-Wheeler Battery Packs: Design Study
Design a two-wheeler battery pack with cells immersed in a dielectric fluid in SOLIDWORKS and use Flow Simulation to compare natural and pumped immersion cooling against an air-cooled baseline for cell temperature, uniformity, mass and safety implications.
16 weeksSOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation - PhDCFD & thermalResearch
70.Coupled Aero-Thermal Design of Front Air Intakes for EV Cooling
Style front-end air intake and grille surfaces for an example electric car in Autodesk Alias, then use SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation to couple cooling airflow through a radiator and battery chiller with vehicle drag, and optimise intake size and active shutter positions.
16 weeksSOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation · Autodesk Alias - B.Tech / BEMotion & mechanismsIntermediate
71.Rear Suspension Linkage Motion Study and Wheel Travel
Design a rear mono-shock linkage suspension for an example electric motorcycle in SOLIDWORKS and use a Motion study to plot wheel travel, leverage ratio and wheel rate, then tune link geometry for a progressive rate and check shock and link loads.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS Motion - B.Tech / BEMotion & mechanismsIntermediate
72.Ackermann Steering Geometry for an Electric Quadricycle
Design the front steering geometry of an example electric quadricycle in SOLIDWORKS, with steering arms, tie rods and a rack, and use a Motion study to compare inner and outer wheel angles with ideal Ackermann, minimising error and finding the turning radius.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Motion - B.Tech / BEMotion & mechanismsIntermediate
73.Folding Mechanism Design for a Portable E-Scooter
Design a stem folding mechanism with a locking latch for a portable electric kick scooter in SOLIDWORKS, simulate the fold and lock in a Motion study, and check the hinge and latch strength under riding loads so the stem cannot fold while riding.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Motion - B.Tech / BEMotion & mechanismsBeginner
74.Side-Stand Mechanism with Spring Return and Sensor Mount
Design a side stand for an example electric scooter in SOLIDWORKS with a spring that snaps it up and holds it down, plus a mounting bracket for a stand position sensor, and use a Motion study and simple FEA to check spring force, angle and strength.
3 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Motion - B.Tech / BEMotion & mechanismsBeginner
75.Motorised Charging Port Flap Mechanism
Design a motorised charging port flap for an example electric car in SOLIDWORKS, with a small geared motor driving a hinge linkage, and use a Motion study to size motor torque, check opening time and clearance, and design a seal against water.
4 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Motion - M.TechMotion & mechanismsAdvanced
76.Anti-Squat and Anti-Dive Kinematics for an Electric Motorcycle
Design the rear swingarm and drive geometry and the front fork geometry of an example electric motorcycle in SOLIDWORKS, and use layout sketches and Motion studies to compute anti-squat and anti-dive through suspension travel for belt, chain and hub-motor drives.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS Motion - M.TechMotion & mechanismsAdvanced
77.Double-Wishbone Suspension Design for a Small Electric Car
Design a double-wishbone front suspension for an example small electric car in SOLIDWORKS, defining hard points, then use a Motion study to plot camber gain, bump steer, roll centre height and scrub radius, and check control arm strength with loads exported from the motion study.
9 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Motion - M.TechMotion & mechanismsAdvanced
78.Automatic Charging Arm Mechanism for EV Parking Bays
Design an automatic charging arm for an EV parking bay in SOLIDWORKS that locates a vehicle's charging inlet and inserts a connector, using a Motion study to check workspace, misalignment tolerance, insertion force and joint torques, and FEA to size the arm structure.
9 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Motion - PhDMotion & mechanismsResearch
79.Tilting Mechanism for a Narrow Electric Three-Wheeler
Design a tilting mechanism for a narrow electric three-wheeler in SOLIDWORKS, with a parallelogram linkage and actuator, and use Motion studies to compute tilt kinematics, actuator torque and stability across speed and turn radius, comparing passive, active and locked tilt strategies.
16 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Motion - PhDMotion & mechanismsResearch
80.Automated Battery Swapping Station Mechanism and Cycle-Time Study
Design an automated battery swapping station mechanism for two- or three-wheeler packs in SOLIDWORKS, with alignment, extraction, transfer and insertion stages, and use Motion studies to analyse cycle time, actuator loads and alignment tolerance, then optimise station throughput.
16 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Motion - B.Tech / BEManufacturing & drawingsBeginner
81.Production Drawings with GD&T for a Battery Housing
Model a machined or cast aluminium battery housing for an example two-wheeler pack and produce a full production drawing set with datums, GD&T feature control frames, hole callouts, ISO 2768 general tolerances and a revision table.
4 weeksSOLIDWORKS Drawings - B.Tech / BEManufacturing & drawingsBeginner
82.Sheet-Metal Motor Controller Box: Flat Patterns and Bends
Design a sheet-metal enclosure for an example EV motor controller in SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal, with flanges, hems, louvres, PEM-style fastener holes and correct bend relief, then produce flat patterns, bend tables and DXF files ready for laser cutting and press-brake bending.
4 weeksSOLIDWORKS · Sheet Metal - B.Tech / BEManufacturing & drawingsBeginner
83.Designing EV Prototype Parts for 3D Printing
Design a set of EV prototype parts, such as a display mount, connector bracket and cable clip, for FDM 3D printing in SOLIDWORKS, applying print-orientation, wall, overhang and tolerance rules, then print, measure and iterate them against the design.
4 weeksSOLIDWORKS - B.Tech / BEManufacturing & drawingsIntermediate
84.Plastic Body Panel Design for Injection Moulding
Design an injection-moulded plastic body panel for an example electric scooter, with uniform wall thickness, draft, ribs, bosses and snap-fit features, check it with Draft and Undercut Analysis, and optionally run a SOLIDWORKS Plastics fill study for weld lines and sink marks.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Plastics (optional) - B.Tech / BEManufacturing & drawingsIntermediate
85.Full E-Scooter Assembly with BOM, Exploded Views and Assembly Instructions
Build a complete top-down assembly of an example electric scooter in SOLIDWORKS with sub-assemblies, standard fasteners and custom properties, then produce a bill of materials, exploded views, balloons and step-by-step assembly instructions, optionally in SOLIDWORKS Composer.
6 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Composer (optional) - M.TechManufacturing & drawingsAdvanced
86.Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis for a Battery Module Assembly
Analyse the tolerance stack-up of an example battery module (cells, holders, busbars, end plates) by hand worst-case and RSS, TolAnalyst on a DimXpert scheme and a Monte Carlo spreadsheet, then reallocate tolerances to meet busbar alignment and compression targets at lowest cost.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS · TolAnalyst - M.TechManufacturing & drawingsAdvanced
87.Design for Manufacture and Assembly of an EV Battery Pack
Redesign an example EV battery pack for manufacture and assembly by scoring the baseline with a Boothroyd–Dewhurst style DFA index, checking parts with DFMXpress, cutting part and fastener count, and proving the redesign with interference checks, structural checks and a timed assembly sequence.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS · DFMXpress - M.TechManufacturing & drawingsAdvanced
88.Cast Motor Housing Design: Draft, Ribs and Mould Flow Considerations
Design a cast aluminium housing for an example EV traction motor in SOLIDWORKS with draft, uniform walls, ribs and a cooling jacket, check bearing, mount and thermal loads in SOLIDWORKS Simulation, and review castability with Draft and Thickness analysis and a feeding review.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Simulation - PhDManufacturing & drawingsResearch
89.Design-Stage Cost Modelling for EV Frames and Enclosures
Build and validate a design-stage cost model for EV frames and enclosures, using SOLIDWORKS Costing templates for weldments, sheet metal and machining, calibrated against supplier-style quotes or industry cost structures, and test how well early CAD-based estimates rank alternative designs.
14 weeksSOLIDWORKS Costing · SOLIDWORKS - PhDManufacturing & drawingsResearch
90.Design for Disassembly and Recycling of EV Battery Packs
Develop and test a design-for-disassembly method for EV battery packs: model alternative pack architectures in SOLIDWORKS, score disassembly time, material separability and recoverable value, and compare environmental impacts with SOLIDWORKS Sustainability, validated with timed teardown of mock-up packs.
16 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Sustainability - B.Tech / BEChargers & accessoriesBeginner
91.Home Wall-Box EV Charger Enclosure Design
Design the enclosure for an example 7.4 kW home wall-box AC charger in SOLIDWORKS: package the electronics, design a two-part moulded or sheet housing with gasket, cable holster and wall bracket, check sealing intent for an IP rating, heat and wall-mount strength, and produce drawings and renders.
4 weeksSOLIDWORKS - B.Tech / BEChargers & accessoriesIntermediate
92.Public Charging Station Kiosk Concept in Alias
Design a public EV charging kiosk in Autodesk Alias, from brief and sketches to G2-continuous surfaces for the body, screen surround and holsters, checked with Zebra and curvature tools, then exported to SOLIDWORKS for packaging and to VRED or KeyShot for renders.
5 weeksAutodesk Alias - B.Tech / BEChargers & accessoriesBeginner
93.Portable EV Charger Housing with Cable Management
Design the housing of an example portable EV charger for two-wheelers or cars, a handheld or carry-case unit with a mains plug cable and output cable, with integrated cable management, a grip, a heat sink path and drop resistance, then check it with simulation and drawings.
4 weeksSOLIDWORKS - B.Tech / BEChargers & accessoriesIntermediate
94.Charging Connector Handle (Gun) Design and Grip Ergonomics
Design the handle (gun) of an example EV charging connector for grip ergonomics and robustness: sketch and surface the grip in Alias around the standard mating face envelope, then detail the shells, trigger latch and cable exit in SOLIDWORKS and check strength, drop and hand fit.
5 weeksSOLIDWORKS · Autodesk Alias - B.Tech / BEChargers & accessoriesIntermediate
95.Solar Carport Structure for EV Charging
Design a steel solar carport that shades two example parking bays and supports PV panels and EV chargers, modelled in SOLIDWORKS Weldments and checked in SOLIDWORKS Simulation with beam elements under dead, live, wind and combined loads, with hand calculations, connections and fabrication drawings.
6 weeksSOLIDWORKS · Weldments · SOLIDWORKS Simulation - M.TechChargers & accessoriesAdvanced
96.Battery Swapping Station Cabinet Design for Two-Wheelers
Design a battery swapping station cabinet for example two-wheeler packs in SOLIDWORKS: slot modules with docking rails and connectors, a sheet metal cabinet, door locks and a cooling system, verified for structure, thermal behaviour with SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation, docking alignment and maintenance access.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation - M.TechChargers & accessoriesAdvanced
97.Wireless Charging Pad Mechanical Design and Ground Clearance Study
Design the mechanical housing of an example ground-mounted wireless charging pad for cars: pack coil, ferrite and electronics in a low, drive-over enclosure, check crush loads from a tyre, thermal behaviour and water drainage, and study the air-gap and ground clearance trade-off across vehicle heights.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS · SOLIDWORKS Simulation - M.TechChargers & accessoriesAdvanced
98.Charging Canopy Structure under Wind and Seismic Loads
Analyse a charging station canopy structure under wind and seismic loads in SOLIDWORKS Simulation: derive loads from the relevant Indian standards, run static, frequency and buckling studies on a beam model, apply an equivalent static seismic load, check connections and compare results with hand methods.
8 weeksSOLIDWORKS Simulation - PhDChargers & accessoriesResearch
99.Modular Urban Charging Hub: Product Architecture and Variants
Develop a modular product architecture for urban EV charging hubs: define modules for power, dispensers, canopy, storage and amenities, build configurable SOLIDWORKS assemblies driven by design tables and an Alias design language, and measure commonality, variety and design effort across hub variants.
14 weeksSOLIDWORKS · Autodesk Alias - PhDChargers & accessoriesResearch
100.User-Centred Design of the Public EV Charging Experience
Research and redesign the public EV charging experience with users: field observation and interviews at chargers, journey mapping, accessibility analysis with anthropometric data, then concepts in Alias and SOLIDWORKS, a full-size mock-up and usability tests measuring task time, errors and satisfaction.
14 weeksAutodesk Alias · SOLIDWORKS
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The courses behind these projects
These DIYguru courses and programmes teach the tools and the engineering these projects use, with live classes, recorded lessons, projects and a certificate.
- CourseCertification Course in 2W EV Design & Modeling with SOLIDWORKS
- CourseCertification Course in 2W & 4W EV Design & Modeling with SOLIDWORKS
- ProgrammeAdvanced Nanodegree Certification Program in EV Engineering, Automotive Design, Development, & Dynamic Analysis
- ProgrammePCP in EV Automotive Design & Simulation
- ProgrammeAdvanced Nanodegree Certification Program in Battery and BMS Design, Analysis, & Simulation
- CourseAutodesk Alias Certification Program
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Frequently asked questions
Which SolidWorks features do these projects need?
Most use part and assembly modelling, weldments, sheet metal and drawings, with SOLIDWORKS Simulation for strength checks. Some studies, such as fatigue, drop test, nonlinear and topology, need SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional or Premium, and CFD projects need Flow Simulation; each guide says what it needs and offers a simpler route where possible.
What is Autodesk Alias used for in EV design?
Alias is the industry tool for automotive styling and Class-A surfacing: designers use it to turn sketches into high-quality surfaces for body panels, lamps and interiors, which engineers then take into tools like SolidWorks. The styling projects here follow that workflow.
Are these projects suitable for mechanical and automobile students?
Yes. They are written for mechanical, automobile and design students, with B.Tech projects buildable in a semester and M.Tech / PhD projects that add analysis, comparison and research questions.
Where can I learn SolidWorks and Alias for EV design?
DIYguru's 2W and 2W & 4W EV Design & Modeling with SOLIDWORKS courses and the Autodesk Alias Certification Program teach these tools on EV examples. Every project links the courses that cover it.
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