Description & Operation: Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Kia Soul EV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) is a 80 kW power transformer system. It is integrated with inverter, LDC, and VCU.
- Inverter: It's a system that converts DC power from the high voltage battery to AC power supplied to the vehicle's drive motor.
- LDC (converter): It's a system that converts DC power from the high voltage battery to DC power (low voltage) for the vehicle's electric components.