Hyundai Mobis Unveils 160-kW Power Electric System for All EV Models
160 kW (215 hp)
20%
16%
What Happened
Hyundai Mobis has successfully developed a 160-kilowatt Power Electric (PE) system for general-purpose electric vehicles, following its high-performance 250-kW system. The company focused on standardizing key components such as the stator, inverter, and power module, enabling a modular platform that can be adapted to various vehicle models. This approach differs from traditional methods where automakers collaborated with multiple suppliers for each component.
Developed a high-efficiency, high-output 250-kW PE system for high-performance EVs.
Developed a 160-kW PE system for general-purpose EV models.
Plans to complete development of a 120-kW PE system for compact cars and small mobility.
160 kWkW
Equivalent to 215 horsepower, suitable for most mass-production electric vehicles.
- Scalable platform approach applicable to various vehicle models.
- Specific power increased by about 16%.
- System volume reduced by nearly 20%.
- Improved motor structure with new cooling technology and efficient power semiconductors.
Why this matters
This modular PE system allows Hyundai Mobis to supply scalable powertrains to multiple automakers, boosting its competitiveness in the EV components market.
Terms in This Story
- Power Electric (PE) system
- Core EV component equivalent to a combustion engine's powertrain, comprising motor, inverter, and reduction gear.
- Inverter
- Device that converts DC power from the battery to AC power for the electric motor.
- Reduction gear
- Gear system that reduces motor speed to increase torque for the wheels.
- Power module
- Assembly of power semiconductors that control and convert electrical power in the inverter.
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