Fuel Cell Vehicle Model in Simscape

Fuel cell electric vehicle with battery model and cooling system.

This example shows a fuel cell powertrain modeled in Simscape. A single fuel cell stack in parallel with a battery powers a single motor that propels the vehicle. The fuel cell is modeled using a custom domain to track the different species of gas that are used in the fuel cell. The vehicle can be tested on custom drive cycles or using the Drive Cycle Source from Powertrain Blockset.

Open the project Fuel_Cell_Vehicle.prj to get started.

Use the "Download" button above to get files compatible with the latest release of MATLAB.

You can also open this example in MATLAB Online.

Use the links below to get files compatible with earlier releases of MATLAB.

• For R2025b: Use Download button above
• For R2025a: https://github.com/mathworks/Fuel-Cell-Vehicle-Model-Simscape/archive/25.1.1.5.zip
• For R2024b: https://github.com/mathworks/Fuel-Cell-Vehicle-Model-Simscape/archive/24.2.1.5.zip
• For R2024a: https://github.com/mathworks/Fuel-Cell-Vehicle-Model-Simscape/archive/24.1.1.5.zip
• For R2023b: https://github.com/mathworks/Fuel-Cell-Vehicle-Model-Simscape/archive/23.2.1.5.zip
• For R2023a: https://github.com/mathworks/Fuel-Cell-Vehicle-Model-Simscape/archive/23.1.1.5.zip
• For R2022b: https://github.com/mathworks/Fuel-Cell-Vehicle-Model-Simscape/archive/22.2.1.5.zip
• For R2022a: https://github.com/mathworks/Fuel-Cell-Vehicle-Model-Simscape/archive/22.1.1.5.zip
• For R2021b: https://github.com/mathworks/Fuel-Cell-Vehicle-Model-Simscape/archive/21.2.1.4.zip
• For R2021a: https://github.com/mathworks/Fuel-Cell-Vehicle-Model-Simscape/archive/21.1.1.2.zip
• For R2020b: https://github.com/mathworks/Fuel-Cell-Vehicle-Model-Simscape/archive/20.2.1.0.zip

This video, "Getting Started with Simscape" explains the purpose of the model and introduces you to modeling with Simscape:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fStr7rzsr3k

Try these free, hands-on tutorials to learn how to use Simscape:

• https://www.mathworks.com/learn/tutorials/simscape-onramp.html
• https://www.mathworks.com/learn/tutorials/circuit-simulation-onramp.html

Tutorials and examples: Simscape Resource Page