Hanon Systems supplies integrated EV thermal management module

Hanon Systems is supplying a highly integrated cooling entity for electric vehicles (EVs), combining multiple thermal management components into a single module first deployed in BMW’s fully electric iX3 SUV. The unit integrates an eCompressor, electronic expansion valve block, water-cooled condenser, internal heat exchanger, chiller, A/C lines, and pressure and temperature sensors into a package weighing 16 kg.

The module dynamically regulates refrigerant flow and temperature to manage thermal demands across multiple vehicle subsystems, including fast charging, high-performance driving and extreme weather conditions. Hanon Systems said the design reduces system complexity and packaging requirements while improving thermal performance and energy utilisation, with the aim of contributing to extended driving range.

The unit also incorporates noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) measures, including vibration isolation components and a sound cover. Hanon said the design supports scalable production and is adaptable across a range of battery electric vehicle (BEV) platforms.

In a statement, Soo Il Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Hanon Systems, said: “By unifying all critical refrigerant thermal management functions into one exceptionally compact module, we achieve savings in both packaging and materials.”

Source: Hanon Systems