Kia e-niro - Page 10

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Niro EV Main Electronic Systems
Motor
The motor of the EV converts electrical energy into
motive force with a Max. power of 201Hp (150kW)
and Max. torque of 291lb
-ft (395Nm).
Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU)
The EPCU includes an Inverter and LDC (Low Power
DC
-DC Converter) in one housing. The inverter
converts DC to AC to supply electricity to the motor.
It also converts AC to DC to charge the high voltage
battery. The LDC converts high voltage electricity to 12
voltage to charge the 12V auxiliary battery.
High voltage battery
The HV Lithium ion polymer battery supplies and stores
electric energy, to the traction motor, and is
located under the
Niro EV chassis.
The
OBC is the battery charging equipment that
converts external AC to DC to charge the high voltage
battery.
On
-Board Charger (OBC)