Volume : 12, Issue : 4, APR 2026

DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF TWO WHEELER ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH REGENERATIVE BRAKING

B.ANANDSWAROOP*, S.SUBASH CHANDRA, K.SURESH, M.THARUN, M.ADHARSH

Abstract

The rapid transition toward sustainable transportation necessitates the development of energy-efficient electric mobility solutions, particularly for densely populated urban regions. This paper presents the design, fabrication, and experimental validation of a two-wheeler electric vehicle integrated with an active regenerative braking system. The proposed system employs a 1.5 kW BLDC hub motor, a 60 V lithium-ion battery pack, and a programmable motor controller capable of bidirectional power flow. A reverse-throttle-based regenerative braking mechanism is implemented to recover kinetic energy during deceleration and store it back into the battery. The developed prototype demonstrates a significant improvement in energy efficiency and operational range. Experimental results indicate that regenerative braking contributes to an energy recovery of approximately 8–15% under urban driving conditions, resulting in a range enhancement of nearly 15–20%. The integration of battery management system (BMS), safety protection circuits, and intelligent control strategies ensures reliable and safe vehicle operation. The proposed system offers a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. The outcomes of this work validate the feasibility of regenerative braking in low-power electric vehicles and highlight its potential for large-scale adoption in urban transportation systems.

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