Kia NIRO Emergency Rescue Manual page 10

Niro Main Electronic Systems
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Motor
The motor of the PHEV converts electrical energy into
motive force with a Max. power of 60.5Hp (44.5kW)
and Max. torque of 125lb-ft (170Nm).
Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU)
The HPCU includes an Inverter and LDC (Low Power
DC-DC Converter) in one housing. The inverter
converts DC to AC to supply electricity to the motor.
It also converts AC to DC to charge the high voltage
battery. The LDC transfers high voltage electricity to 12
voltage to charge 12V auxiliary battery.
Integrated Battery System (High
voltage and Low voltage)
Low voltage battery is separate in DE PHEV.
High voltage modules supply and store electric energy to traction
motor and it is a Lithium ion polymer battery with specifications,
360V / 24.7Ah / 8.9kWh.
It is located in the under the rear seat of the Niro.
Hybrid Starter Generator (HSG)
The HSG restarts the engine at HEV mode and also
charges the high voltage battery while driving.