Journal of Renewable Energy and Smart Device
Vol. 3 No. 2 April 2026

Modelling and Simulation of Multistep Constant Current Fast Charging for Lithium-Ion Batteries Using a PID Controlled Synchronous Buck Converter

Monika Fahmi (University of Trunojoyo Madura)
Deni Tri Laksono (University of Trunojoyo Madura)
Dedi Tri Laksono (Politeknik Negeri Padang)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Apr 2026

Abstract

High-current fast charging of lithium-ion batteries in electric motorcycles is challenged by current instability, voltage overshoot, and accelerated degradation caused by nonlinear electrochemical and thermal dynamics. Conventional single-stage buck converters exhibit limited capability in maintaining precise current regulation across wide state-of-charge (SoC) variations, thereby constraining both efficiency and operational safety. This study proposes a novel adaptive multistep constant-current (MS-CC) fast charging framework specifically tailored for electric motorcycle applications, implemented using a PID-controlled synchronous buck converter. Unlike existing MS-CC approaches, the proposed method introduces a unified control architecture that dynamically schedules five discrete current levels based on real-time voltage thresholds, enabling seamless transition between charging stages without inducing transient spikes. The system is modeled and validated in MATLAB/Simulink, with PID parameters tuned via the Ziegler–Nichols closed-loop method. Simulation results show that the charging current accurately tracks its reference within 0.25% across all stages, with negligible overshoot and stable transient performance. From a practical standpoint, the proposed strategy aligns with the operational constraints of electric motorcycles, such as compact onboard chargers, limited thermal management capacity, and frequent fast-charging cycles. Furthermore, the method reduces switching and conduction losses, mitigates thermal stress, and enhances overall charging efficiency while preserving electrochemical stability. These findings demonstrate that the proposed MS-CC control scheme not only advances the state-of-the-art in charging control strategies but also provides a viable, implementation-ready solution for next-generation electric motorcycle charging systems.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JORESD

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Subject

Computer Science & IT Control & Systems Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering Engineering

Description

Computer Engineering Computer Architecture, Parallel and Distributed Computer, Pervasive Computing, Computer Network, Embedded System, Human—Computer Interaction, Virtual/Augmented Reality, Computer Security, VLSI Design-Network Traffic Modeling, Performance Modeling, Dependable Computing, High ...