Is the car air conditioner driven by the engine or electricity?

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VanDaniela
07/29/25 12:33pm
In traditional fuel-powered vehicles, the air conditioner is driven by the engine, which powers the compressor to operate. However, most new energy vehicles use electricity to drive the air conditioner. Below is more information about car air conditioners: 1. Cooling Principle: When the car air conditioner is cooling, the compressor clutch engages, allowing the engine to drive the compressor. The compressor continuously compresses the refrigerant and delivers it to the evaporator. Inside the evaporator, the refrigerant expands and absorbs heat, cooling the evaporator. The cooled evaporator then cools the air blown by the blower. 2. Heating Principle: When the car air conditioner is heating, high-temperature coolant from the engine flows through the heater core. At the same time, air from the blower passes through the heater core, allowing the air conditioner vents to blow warm air.
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