Webasto’s Heated Chiller: A Game-Changer for Electric Vehicle Efficiency
Germany’s Webasto is revolutionizing the electric vehicle (EV) industry with its innovative new device, the Heated Chiller. This groundbreaking technology is designed to enhance efficiency in EVs by replacing multiple components, simplifying the heating and cooling process in electric cars.
The Heated Chiller is a multifunctional device that integrates three key functions. It can cool and heat the battery, ensuring that it remains at the optimal temperature for peak performance. Additionally, it can help heat the cabin during cold weather, providing a comfortable driving experience for passengers.
Maintaining the battery temperature in an electric car is crucial for optimal performance. If the battery temperature is not regulated properly, it can lead to reduced range, slow charging times, and accelerated degradation. To address this issue, automakers have developed complex systems to manage battery temperature. However, these systems are often inefficient and cumbersome.
Webasto’s Heated Chiller aims to simplify the battery heating process by combining three individual components into one streamlined device. This innovative technology is currently in development for 800-volt EVs and promises to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance cabin heating in extreme weather conditions.
The Heated Chiller replaces traditional components such as the air heater, high-voltage coolant heater, and chiller with a single, high-voltage device. By heating the battery coolant, the Heated Chiller improves performance, charging speeds, and service life. It also removes excess heat from the battery circuit using an integrated chiller and can directly heat the refrigerant used by the heat pump to warm up the cabin quickly.
This cutting-edge technology utilizes both the coolant loop and refrigerant loop to deliver optimal heating and cooling performance, making it a game-changer in the EV industry. By consolidating multiple components into one device, the Heated Chiller saves space and simplifies the overall system design.
Webasto’s Heated Chiller represents a significant advancement in EV technology, offering a more efficient and cost-effective solution for managing battery temperature and cabin heating in electric vehicles. With this innovative device, Webasto is paving the way for a more sustainable and practical future in the automotive industry.