With both battery electric vehicles (BEV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), transferring the stored energy from the high-voltage (400 / 800 V) battery to the electric motors used to drive the wheels is the job of the high-voltage traction inverter.
Do electric vehicles need a high voltage power inverter?
Therefore for battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) there is the necessity for a high voltage power inverter to drive the electric motors. The inverter acts as the central control unit for the electric motors and enables the power transfer from the HV battery system to the wheels.
What is a high-voltage inverter?
The high-voltage inverter converts direct current (DC) from the batteries or generator to alternating current (AC) to power the traction drive motors.
High-voltage traction inverter The high-voltage inverter converts direct current (DC) from the batteries or generator to alternating current (AC) to power the traction drive motors.
What makes a good EV inverter?
High-performing EV inverters are indispensable to electric vehicle efficiency, safety, and overall performance. The conversion of DC to AC within the inverter must be precise and must ensure that the motor receives optimum power round-the-clock.
How do EV inverters work?
EV inverters act as the bridge between the EV battery and the motor. Their primary function is to convert and regulate the electricity flowing from the battery to the motor, thereby facilitating the propulsion of the vehicle. This process ensures the right type and amount of current reaches the motor according to driving conditions.
What is a high-voltage electric motor?
The range of high-voltage electric motors starts with a full system (motor + inverter + reducer) providing 40 kW up to the range of a full 300 kW for the most powerful motor, catering for requirements across the entire existing electric vehicle market, from light cars to premium sedans and even the largest SUVs.