Fiat 500 Quick Manual To Repairs page 5

2. Te ch n ic a l d e sc rip t io n
2.1 Electrical system functional diagram
A. Charging port
B. High-voltage battery
C. High-voltage electric compressor
D. Traction electric motor
E. Voltage converter
The propulsion system of the New 500 is completely powered by the
energy contained in the high-voltage lithium-ion rechargeable
battery of the car. Unlike conventional or hybrid cars, there is no
internal combustion engine in this car.
The New 500 uses the electrical energy stored in the high-voltage
battery and not fuel. This battery provides the energy needed to
start moving and therefore needs to be recharged before use. If the
high-voltage battery is completely flat the car will not start.
Nuova 500
Technical description
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