Mechanical Engineering for Society and Industry
Vol 5 No 2 (2025)

Systematic review of battery cooling technologies in electric vehicles: Methods, challenges, and recent innovations

Muhammad Untung Zaenal Priyadi (Jakarta Global University, Indonesia)
Adhes Gamayel (Jakarta Global University, Indonesia)
Ganesha Tri Chandrasa (National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia)
Eka Rakhman Priandana (National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia)
Heri Nugraha (National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia)
Imaduddin Haq (National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia)
Panca Kurniawan (National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive review of battery cooling technologies in electric vehicles (EVs), focusing on their effectiveness, challenges, and recent innovations. The research methodology involved analyzing various cooling methods, including air cooling, liquid cooling, phase change materials (PCM), and thermoelectric cooling systems, through a systematic literature review. The study evaluated these technologies based on their thermal efficiency, design complexity, implementation costs, and performance across different environmental conditions. The findings reveal that while air cooling offers simplicity and cost-effectiveness, it demonstrates limited thermal efficiency for high-performance applications. Liquid cooling systems, despite higher complexity and costs, provide superior thermal management, maintaining battery temperatures within optimal ranges. PCM-based systems effectively manage short-term heat spikes but face limitations in thermal conductivity and long-term stability. Hybrid cooling solutions, particularly those combining PCM with liquid cooling, showed significant improvements in thermal efficiency, achieving temperature reductions of 40-50°C compared to conventional methods. The integration of nanotechnology, specifically through nanofluids and graphene-based materials, enhanced heat transfer efficiency by 20-30%. The study concludes that future developments in EV battery cooling systems will increasingly integrate artificial intelligence and smart technologies for adaptive thermal management, while hybrid cooling solutions emerge as the most promising approach for optimizing battery performance and longevity. These advancements are crucial for the continued evolution of electric vehicle technology and sustainable transportation solutions.

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Journal Info

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mesi

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Subject

Aerospace Engineering Automotive Engineering Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Control & Systems Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering Energy Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science & Nanotechnology Mechanical Engineering Transportation

Description

Aims Mechanical engineering is a branch of engineering science that combines the principles of physics and engineering mathematics with materials science to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems (mechanics, energy, materials, manufacturing) in solving complex engineering ...