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Low voltage electrical system

The low voltage electrical system is powered by a small 12 V lead-acid battery, similar to what you would find in a motorcycle. It is charged directly by the PDM DC/DC.

Electrical diagram

TBD.

DC/DC

Ground strap to PDM.

Consumers

The 12 V consumers and their fuse ratings. The main power distribution fuses and relays will be based on this list.

ComponentFuseRelay
Coolant water pump10 A
Cooling fan10 A
EV components10 A
Low beams15 A
High beams15 A
BMS 12 V5 A
VCM 12 V5 A

All relays are controlled by an open-drain output of the VCM.

Main power distribution

TBD.

Rear power distribution

TBD.

Front power distribution

Fuse/relay box: Littelfuse HWB60-series.

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