Electric Vehicle Components

Electric Vehicle Components

Traction Battery Pack (A)

The function of the battery in an electric car is as an electrical energy storage system in the form of direct-current electricity (DC).

Power Inverter (B)

The inverter functions to change the direct current (DC) on the battery into an alternating current (AC) and then this alternating current is used by an electric motor.

Controller (C)

The main function of the controller is as a regulator of electrical energy from batteries and inverters that will be distributed to electric motors.

Reference:

• Electric Car Components and Functions
• 10 Components and Functions of an Electric Car
• The Main Components of Electric Vehicles
• EV A to Z Encyclopedia - 1: Understanding EV Components
• EV Powertrain Components - Basics