Components in Volkswagen MEB Platform

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High-voltage battery
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PTC heater element

The heating element (PTC) heats up the coolant for the high-voltage battery and is infinitely variable using Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM). Temperature sensors are located in the coolant inlet and outlet.

The voltage converter is located in the front of the vehicle and supplies the 12 V electrical system with energy. It has a maximum power of 16 V.

The power and control electronics for electric drive is new and has improved current carrying capacity and continuous output.

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High-voltage heater (PTC)

High-Voltage Heater (PTC) is a cabin air heater and contains both the high-voltage heater (PTC) and the control module. It has an output of up to 6,000 watts and can be regulated in three stages.

The air conditioning control module controls this heater.

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A/C compressor

Air Conditioning Compressor is integrated into the high-voltage system. It is used for heating both the interior and the high-voltage battery.