KNOWING YOUR CAR
12
ELECTRIC VERSION
OPERATING
PRINCIPLE
(where provided)
The propulsion system of the Full
Electric Fiat 600 is completely powered
by the energy contained in the high-
voltage lithium-ion rechargeable battery
of the car. Unlike conventional or hybrid
cars, there is no internal combustion
engine in this car.
The Fiat 600 uses the electrical energy
stored in the high-voltage battery
and not fuel. This battery provides
the energy needed to start moving
and therefore needs to be recharged
before use. If the high-voltage battery is
completely flat the car will not start.
This car also has a conventional battery
(12V) of the same type as those used
by cars with internal combustion
engines. If the conventional battery is
completely flat the car will not start.
The conventional battery supplies
power to the conventional electrical
system: lights, windscreen wipers,
restraint systems (airbags and
pretensioners), sound system, etc.
The high-voltage battery supplies
power to the electric motor and
supplies the high-voltage auxiliary
devices (heaters, electric climate
compressor, etc.). The electronic
converter that powers the 12V system
for general car operation is also
powered by the high-voltage battery
and also recharges the conventional
battery.
The battery is charged by connecting
the charging socket of the car to the
mains power supply using the charging
cable.
The high-voltage battery is also
partially recharged while driving during
deceleration or braking. During this
steps, the battery is recharged by
regeneration via the electric motor. This
is an efficient way of recharging as the
kinetic energy of the car is used and
converted into electric charging energy.
Electric cars have specific
characteristics of use, which is useful
to know, in order to achieve optimal
performance.
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