Electric Range
Electric Range (Source: NRF)

NRF launches aftermarket range for electric vehicles

  • Increase from 17,000 vehicles in the electric car fleet in 2010 to 7.2 million vehicles in 2019 to be seen
     
  • All these electric vehicles require air conditioning parts, for which NRF is the leading supplier

The global electric and hybrid vehicle market has taken a huge leap forward in the past decade. Looking at the global electric car parc, we see an increase from 17.000 cars in 2010 to 7.2 million cars in 2019. And of course, this number is only growing. Although electric vehicles do not have a combustion engine, they still require cooling parts to cool the battery and power electronics. And taking into account that they are all equipped with an air conditioning system, they all need the required A/C parts. The aftermarket for these vehicles is also growing. NRF also proves to be a leading supplier in this specific segment.

 

Cooling of the battery and power electronics
In an electric vehicle, the cooling system is regulating the temperature of the battery pack and some of the electronics. The coolant is circulated through batteries and some of the electronics, using an electric pump. This cooling system contains a radiator for the heat transfer. Next to a radiator, these vehicles are also equipped with a radiator fan. When a car isn’t moving, the radiator fan provides the additional airflow which is needed to prevent overheating.

An example of an aftermarket radiator for an electric vehicle is this radiator for a Tesla Model S. (NRF no. 58790).

 

A/C system in electric cars
Like normal modern engine powered cars, electric cars also have an air conditioning system. In traditional vehicles, the engine provides the power for the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system. At electric cars, they use electricity. Electricity is used to power the compressor for example. For the heater often an electric heater is used. Because these parts are electrically powered, the vehicle range will reduce when the AC system is operating. 

NRF provides a large range of AC parts for electric vehicles. For example a condenser for BMW i Series. The latest introduced part is a condenser for a Tesla Model 3 (NRF no. 350517).

 

Product range development
As a leading aftermarket supplier, NRF closely follows all market developments. NRF wants to be a one-stop supplier by offering a complete range. Furthermore NRF wants to move in line with market demand. 

For this reason, NRF introduced a special range of aftermarket parts for electric vehicles. Furthermore NRF offers a wide range for hybrid vehicles.

The total range for electric and hybrid vehicles consists of more than 500 references. But due to NRF’s focus on these vehicles, this number will grow rapidly in the coming years. 


For more information: www.nrf.eu

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