Hyundai Motor Group Introduces Clever EV heat management

Utilizing waste heat in EVs for functions such as cabin heating is key to maximizing the range of existing powertrain solutions. Manufacturers Kia and Hyundai claim to have been at the forefront of developing heat management systems for this purpose, having first introduced their heat pump technology in 2014 with the Kia Soul EV, and have now further developed this system’s heat management capabilities.

In the 2014 application, a compressor, evaporator and condenser system was used to scavenge heat from electrical components and use it for heating the cabin and warming sensitive components in cold weather.