The Body Control Module is one of the main devices inside a car since it is responsible of the
critical aspects for the correct function of the vehicle including the safety and comfort of all
passengers. However, these features come at a high cost. Therefore, the aim of this project was to
perform a BCM capable of executing the basic functions of a commercial module in a car but with
a lower cost. This was achieved using the SAMV71 development board and its embedded CAN
protocol communication port and following the V-cycle which has two main branches: planning
and integration of their parts and validation. This model facilitates keeping track of any progress
during the development stage. The device successfully read analog and digital inputs, processed
the information and sent it through the CAN bus for further processing. AUTOSAR was the
standard used trough the development process, since it is the most employed in the automotive
industry. It specifies that the software components shall be in layers, helping the process of
integration and giving portability to the project. With this BCM it is possible to adapt a classic
internal combustion engine car that lacks modern electronics to a battery electric vehicle.
