Heat pump systems have become the preferred thermal management solution in modern electric vehicles (EVs), thanks to their ability to efficiently provide both heating and cooling for the cabin and traction battery.
In EVs, the HVAC system is one of the most significant consumers of energy – especially under extreme ambient conditions. For this reason, a well-functioning heat pump system is critical to maintaining optimal battery performance and vehicle efficiency.
While these systems still operate within the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, they differ in several key ways from conventional air conditioning designs.
In the latest addition to our EV Braking & Cooling Systems course, we explore some of the faults you may encounter when diagnosing an EV’s HVAC system.
This module will be the latest addition to our growing library of over 385 technical training videos, covering the following key areas:
Electrical | Engine | Chassis | Drivetrain | Driver Assist
HVAC | Diagnostics | Servicing | Hybrid & Electric Vehicles