KERS Electric Motor

The electric motor is of an asynchronous design that is oil cooled and mounted in the bellhousing and geared to the input shaft of the gearbox.  During braking the motor serves as a generator and under acceleration serves as a drive assist.


Peak Power – 45kw

Maximum Speed – 14,000rpm (ratio dependent)

Geared to transmission input shaft

 

Inverter

Liquid-cooled Lithium-Ion energy storage pack located next to driver compartment balancing the weight of driver to improve chassis performance


35kw Power    140 Volts     23kg

Peak Power – 45kw

Peak 3 Phase Current – 230 amps

Peak Voltage – Up to 400 volts DC

Battery