The webinar Unlocking How Modern Vehicles Control Heat — And Boost Driving Range – PART 2 brought Jérôme Bergeron-Carpentier back to dive deeper into the advanced operating strategies that allow modern EVs to master thermal energy and squeeze every possible mile out of the battery.

Relevant Training Systems

• Electric Vehicle Thermodynamic Systems Trainer — Fully functional heat pump and chiller system replicating the exact thermal management technology used in leading EVs from Tesla, Lucid, Kia, and Hyundai. Students can run through 10 real operating modes, observe refrigerant phase changes through multiple sight glasses, monitor live pressures and temperatures, control coolant flow, engage the PTC heater when needed, and practice diagnosing 13 different instructor-inserted faults on a safe, open-layout system. Perfect for understanding cabin comfort, battery optimization, and power electronics cooling in real time. https://daktic.com/product/electric-vehicle-thermodynamic-systems-trainer/
• Tesla Model 3 Cutaway EV Training System — Complete cutaway of a Tesla Model 3 that places these sophisticated heat pump strategies in full vehicle context, showing integration with the high-voltage battery pack, drivetrain, and overall architecture for comprehensive learning. https://daktic.com/product/tesla-model-3-cutaway-ev-training-system/

In Part 2, Jérôme took the session to the next level by walking through exactly how these systems adapt on the fly to driving conditions. The trainer became the star of the show as he demonstrated switching between modes like standard cabin cooling, heat pump heating that pulls energy from the outside air, battery cooling through the chiller during hard driving or hot weather, defrost operations, and even simultaneous cabin and battery conditioning in extreme “Arizona mode” conditions. Viewers could see how the system intelligently captures waste heat from the motors and inverters when external temperatures drop too low, minimizing the need for power-hungry resistance heaters. Every decision the thermal system makes has a direct impact on driving range—saving energy that would otherwise be wasted on climate control means more miles between charges, especially in harsh weather where range anxiety has always been highest.

The beauty of the EV-2000 trainer is how tangible it makes all of this. Students don’t just hear about efficiency gains; they watch refrigerant flow and state changes, feel the actual temperature of the air coming out of the vents change instantly when modes switch, track battery temperature stability, and practice real diagnostic procedures when faults are introduced. This hands-on experience builds the kind of deep understanding technicians need to service these complex systems confidently, troubleshoot range complaints, and keep batteries operating in their sweet spot for maximum life and performance.

Ready to build an industry-driven training program around EV thermal management and heat pump technology? Request a consultation with a DAKTIC representative at [email protected] to get started.