EV - introductory technical overview ?

[Deleted member 2439]

Hi all,

I happened across this on YouTube:



It‘s an excellent overview of the technology inside a similar American EV, the Chevy Bolt. It isn’t too technical and from what I’ve been able to glean from the workings of our cars there are many similarities.

Both the Bolt and ZS EV use permanent magnet motors (Tesla uses an induction motor), of similar power levels. The MG is 143kW, the Bolt 150.

The guys manner and style are quite laid back & it’s easy to watch. He’s done a more in-depth video on the actual motor itself and another one on a Tesla.

The breakdown also covers the electrical sub-systems, which, again, seem to me to broadly similar from what I’ve spotted under the bonnet of my car. His guide is useful as it clearly outlines all the high voltage cabling - the orange ones which are best left well alone!

I hope you find this/these videos interesting.

Thanks - Rob

 

[Elec Car Aust]

Great video, very informative. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Jake]

Thanks Rob for posting this link to a very informative video. It's a bit different from thumbing through a Haynes manual and scratching your head like we did 50 years ago.

Note his comment about a "monthly under car wash". Can't see that happening.

 

[Deleted member 2439]

Thanks Rob for posting this link to a very informative video. It's a bit different from thumbing through a Haynes manual and scratching your head like we did 50 years ago.

Note his comment about a "monthly under car wash". Can't see that happening.

That made me smile as well - as did his comment about the amount of maintenance that was required.

 

[JodyS21]

That it really interesting