Kia Soul EV: High Voltage Charging System / ON-Board Charger (OBC) Description and Operation

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / EV Battery System / High Voltage Charging System / ON-Board Charger (OBC) Description and Operation

Description

In normal charge, the battery is charged through the On-Board Charger (OBC) using external power supply of 220V.

On-Board Charger (OBC) is the equipment that charges the high voltage battery of electric vehicle using the 110 ~ 220V AC power. Its maximum output is 6.6 kW and the efficiency is about 91%.

Main Function

Item

Contents

Control

Control the input current power factor

To satisfy the AC power standar

Protect

Limit the maximum output

•	When exceeds the OBC maximum capacity

•	When exceeds the OBC limit temperature

Troubleshooting

Detect the failure of OBC

Cooperative
control

Cooperative control the driving

Cooperative control with other system at pre scheduling charge / air conditioning

ON-Board Charger (OBC) Specifications

Specification Maximum Output6.6kWOutput Density0.52kVA/?Size327 X 367 X 105 mmICCBApprox. 1.4kWEVSE6.6kW ...

ON-Board Charger (OBC) Schematic Diagrams

Schematic Diagrams Input Connector (AC) TerminalDescriptionSpecificationCurrent (normal)Voltage (maximum)1Phase voltage (L1)_220VAC33A310VAC2Ground3Phase voltage (L2)_220VAC Output Connector ...

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