Meet the Peaq: Thermal Comfort for Both the Powertrain and the Occupants

A liquid cooling circuit is therefore the basis for cooling the battery and both electric motors ( both front and rear). To achieve optimum cooling efficiency, it is necessary to ensure an adequate supply of fresh air. "The roller shutter positioned between the heat exchangers regulates the airflow to the heat exchangers according to current requirements, making it possible to optimise cooling intensity while maintaining the aerodynamic properties of the entire vehicle," says Kryštof Podskalský from the Thermal Management Development department. According to him, the cooling system has undergone extensive testing under all kinds of extreme conditions, ranging from high desert temperatures to severe frost.

The vehicle also actively makes use of waste heat generated during operation not only by the battery and electric motors, but also by the power electronics and other vehicle components. "The Škoda Peaq does not waste the heat generated during operation. It can be used, for example, to preheat the traction battery before fast charging. In winter, waste heat can also be used to heat the passenger cabin," explains Podskalský. 

An optional heat pump can also contribute to the comfort of the occupants by increasing the energy efficiency of interior heating. "Compared with the solution used to date, the heat pump is even more efficient," says Kryštof Podskalský. The occupants can then adjust the temperature inside the vehicle individually according to their needs: the Peaq is equipped with up to three-zone Climatronic air conditioning, which allows separate temperature settings for the driver, front passenger and rear passengers.