Running the A/C in an electric vehicle (EVs) was once a luxury. In the early days of mass-market EVs, modest battery capacities and limited driving ranges meant that operating air conditioning during peak summer heat would significantly reduce range—a challenging trade-off for drivers.
Today, this constraint is history. Modern EVs feature substantially larger batteries (often exceeding 100 kWh) with advanced thermal management, enabling reliable climate control without range anxiety.
This was thanks to: advancements in battery technology—larger capacities, higher energy density, and improved thermal management systems. SK On’s High-Nickel NCM Pouch Battery exemplifies this progress, delivering the performance needed for worry-free air conditioning operation.
Learn more in the slides below about how battery innovation has transformed the EV driving experience.
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