Map-based driving profile simulation for energy consumption estimation of electric vehicles

Estimating the energy consumption of electric vehicles accurately along a given route is an important prerequisite for increasing their acceptance. In this paper, an algorithmic framework for interpolating a track described by a set of waypoints using sub-splines is presented. Furthermore, the velocity and acceleration a driver would choose is simulated along the course. The results are evaluated by comparing them to real consumption measurements of an electric vehicle during a test drive.