Electric vehicles and related charging devices need sensitive Unionwell micro switches to detect mechanical movement, transfer accurate signals or provide on-off function.
1. The Growing Demand for Electric Vehicles
The adoption of electric vehicles has four goals:
- To minimize air pollution;
- To reduce carbon emissions.
- To create a world-leading industry that would produce jobs and exports;
- To enhance energy security to reduce its oil dependence on the Middle East;
Overall global electric car stock reached 10 million in 2020, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounting for two-thirds of the world’s electric car fleet. The largest increase in 2020 occurred in Europe, where registrations more than doubled to 1.4 million (a sales share of 10%), making it the world’s leading electric car market for the first time. China followed with 1.2 million registrations (5.7% sales share), and the United States remained third at 295 000 (2% sales share).
The greater market generates great demands on electronic components for electric vehicles; the micro switch is on the top of the request lists.
2. Unionwell Micro Switches Used in New Energy Cars
Unionwell G3/G9 Series micro switches are featured with:
- Small compact size complied with various mounting positions.
- IP67 waterproof design.
- Global safety certifications available.
- Long mechanical/electrical life and high reliability.
- Normal or special custom levers/mounting holes/posts/lead wires available.
All these features make Unionwell the best solution for applications in electric vehicles. For instance, our switches are used in the charging port cover lock detecting, the charging gun electronic lock system, and battery control system, not to mention other over 100 positions in electric vehicles.