The review on fault diagnosis methods for power batteries in electric vehicles

As the only power source of electric vehicles (EVs), power battery pack is also the main fault source in EVs. The faults of power battery affect its performence and life, and even endanger vehicle security in extremly situation. Early fault diagnosis of power batteries can reduce losses, minimize maintenance, guarantee vehicle performence, security and realibility. In this study, the faults of power batteries are summarized, four fault diagnosis methods are concluded and analyzed, and the applicability of each method is compared and discussed. The principle of choosing the diagnosis method is that choosing according to the diagnostic condition.