If you look out on the road, the first type of car that we will notice is probably "electric cars" or "EV cars" that are replacing cars that use oil. Whether the reason is that people nowadays are turning to care about preserving the world's environment or economic problems that make people have to look for ways to save money on paying for fuel for traveling every day, it is undeniable that no matter what the reason is, electric cars are becoming very popular and may replace cars that use oil 100% in the near future.

But has anyone wondered... what parts are electric cars made of? Or how do electric car parts work? Today, C.C.Autopart will tell everyone together.

1. Electric Vehicle Operation System

Electric vehicles (EVs) are cars that use 100% electric power to drive the car. There are 3 main parts of an electric car: battery, power converter and electric motor. Users can charge the car regularly when the battery runs out. If we compare it to a picture and understand it easily, it would be like charging a phone when the phone's battery runs out.

The operation of electric vehicles starts with the battery, which is a source of DC power and sends electrical power to the power converter to draw energy from the battery and change it to AC power. After that, the AC power is sent to the motor to be used to drive the vehicle.

Since electric cars are 100% powered by electricity, using electric cars can help save users more on their expenses, including fuel costs and maintenance costs. In addition, electric power also allows electric cars to drive smoothly and quietly. It is no wonder why electric cars are so popular today.

And for the reason that electric cars use electricity to drive, electric cars do not need engines and transmissions. Oh, then what car parts do electric cars have? And how do each car part work? Let's find the answers together.

2. Motor

The first component of an electric car is the electric motor, which is responsible for converting electrical energy into kinetic energy for use in driving the car. When comparing the electric motor of an electric car with the engine of a general gasoline-powered car, we can clearly see that the noise and vibration of the electric motor of an electric car are much quieter than the engine. Therefore, anyone who tries driving an electric car for the first time will definitely be surprised at the quietness of the electric motor.

3. Reducer

When compared to gasoline-powered cars, the Reducer part in an electric car is like a gear set that will transmit power from the electric motor to the drive shaft system, allowing the electric car to drive efficiently.

4. Battery

The battery in an electric car is like a fuel tank in a gasoline-powered car. The size of the battery has a direct effect on the distance that an electric car can drive. However, if the battery is too large, it will have a negative effect on the driving efficiency of the electric car more than an advantage, which is the effect from the size and weight of the battery that is too large.

5. On-Board Charger (OBC)

On-Board Charger (OBC) or on-board electric charging system It is responsible for converting the electricity from alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) before charging the battery. Another function of the on-board power supply system is to supply high-voltage electricity from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC), driving the motor. The final function of the on-board power supply system is to convert high-voltage direct current into low-voltage direct current to charge the 12-volt low-voltage battery.

6. Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU)

This part of the car is considered an important part of the car that controls the power of other devices in the entire electric car. The Electric Power Control Unit consists of 3 main components as follows:

• Inverter

This part is responsible for converting the electricity from the battery, which is direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) and sending the converted electricity to the motor. This part also has the function of controlling the speed of the electric car's motor while the electric car is accelerating or slowing down due to the driver.

• Low voltage DC-DC Converter (LDC)

It is responsible for converting the high potential difference from the battery to only 12 volts to supply electricity to other devices in the electric car.

• Vehicle Control Unit (VCU)

This last part is the most important part of the 3 main parts that make up the Electric Power Control Unit. This is because the Vehicle Control Unit is responsible for controlling and monitoring the operation of other control units of the electric car, such as the motor, the Regenerative Braking system, and the Power Supply system.

How is it? We think everyone should have seen that various car parts, from small parts to large parts, have the function of controlling the operation of the electric car and are important in every part of the car. Therefore, choosing an electric car should choose a model with parts manufactured from a quality factory that is reliable and safe.

C.C.Autopart would like to recommend that before deciding to buy an electric car, drivers should try to find more information, test ride it, and experience it first. This will help you understand the various parts of the car better. Furthermore, knowing the source of production is very important to build confidence in the safety of both the driver and other road users. Therefore, we don’t want everyone to overlook these things!