Hyundai showcases 2-stage motor system

MANILA: Hyundai Motor Group has highlighted its Two-Stage Motor System that propels all of its N high-performance electric vehicle (EV) models, the Hyundai Ioniq 9, Kia EV6 GT, Kia EV9, and Kia EV9 GT.

According to the conglomerate, the Two-Stage Motor System has managed to provide a balance of high performance and efficiency - representing a major innovation in EV engineering. The aforementioned is also touted as a major selling point for all-electric mobility since it can give users a more engaging drive without compromising sustainability. 

Hyundai two-stage motor components

As the South Korean corporation shared, its Two-Stage Motor System comprises three components listed below:

• Inverter: responsible for converting direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC) for the motor
• Motor: generates rotational force
• Reducer: sends power made by the motor to the wheels

Particular focus during development was given by Hyundai to the inverter, which features 12 semiconductor switches in a “six plus six” plug configuration. The aforementioned is double the amount of semiconductors compared to inverters from other manufacturers. 

One set of semiconductors (one set of six) uses silicon carbide for higher efficiency, while the other set is made out of silicon to “support high-power conditions.” The result allows for a 70 percent higher voltage supply to the motor. 

On the efficiency side, the said powertrain works on in-house developed control algorithms that intelligently switch between its in-city driving modes and high-performance modes. This is called Hyundai’s “smart dual-mode control.” 

To put this into perspective, the Philippine-spec Hyundai Ioniq 5 N can put out 600 horsepower and 740 Newton-meters of torque. But despite its beefy output, it can still provide a driving range of 448 kilometers from a single full charge. 

As Hyundai shared further, it also designed its inverter to be more compact. This was achieved thanks to its in-house developed power module design. 

In total, the Two-Stage Motor System contains nine modules integrated into three. The aforementioned manages to save on weight and is said to have improved its durability. 

Considering the amount of power coming from a typical Hyundai N model’s powertrain, the manufacturer also equipped the system with a double-sided cooling component for increased heat dissipation. 

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N in PH

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is currently sold in the Philippines with a starting price of P4.25 million. And apart from its beefy powertrain mentioned above, it also has a vehicle-to-load function, an all-wheel-drive system, a limited-slip differential, regenerative braking, and a CCS charging port compatible with fast DC charging. 

Other notable features of the Philippine-spec Hyundai Ioniq 5 N include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Hyundai Smartsense (advanced driver assist systems)
• Leather/suede Sport seats
• Paddle shifters
• Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning
• 12.3-inch infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Eight-piece Bose speaker set
• Front seat ventilation and heating
• Power tailgate
• Rain-sensing wipers
• LED lighting fixtures

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