2. Basic High Voltage System and 12V System Information
2-1 Battery Information
The Q50 HYBRID utilizes two batteries in order to supply both high and low voltage.
2-1.1 Low Voltage Battery• The Q50 HYBRID contains a conventional lead-acid12V battery (A) .
• The 12V battery is located in the trunk on the left side, concealed by a trim cover.
• The 12V battery is charged by the Li-ion battery through the DC/DC converter.
2-1.2 Li-ion Battery • The Q50 HYBRID contains a Li-ion high voltage battery.
• The high voltage battery is mounted in the trunk areabehind the rear seat, enclosed in a metal case and
concealed by trim cover.
• The high voltage battery stores energy at approximately 346 - 400 volts DC.
• A vent hose is provided to exhaust gasses outside the vehicle if necessary.
• An air vent (A) is located on the rear left hand lower C-pillar trim for battery cooling.
The high voltage battery supplies power to the following: • High voltage harnesses
• DC/DC converter
• Traction motor inverter
• Traction motor
• Electric air conditioner compressor
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