PMM brings you updates affecting EV servicing and repairs from Bosch and Valeo.
Bosch ESI[tronic] adds Tesla
The range of vehicles covered by Bosch’s tried and tested ESI[tronic] diagnostic software now also includes Tesla models.
For the first time independent workshops will now be able to use their everyday multibrand solution to perform extensive diagnostic work on Tesla models. Accessing diagnostic data was a special challenge when integrating Tesla. In contrast to many other automakers whose data Bosch receives in advance and translates into [ESI]tronic languages, the original Tesla diagnosis interacts in English only. And while other documentation is available in several languages, it is not available in all 23 of the languages supported by [ESI]tronic.
To deal with this language barrier, Bosch has now come up with a technical solution that works with artificial intelligence, and has integrated this automatic translation functionality directly into the diagnostic process. As soon as a mechatronics engineer hooks up to a Tesla, the English diagnostic information is translated in real time into the user’s selected [ESI]tronic system language.
This innovative approach ensures that independent workshops can work on Tesla vehicles efficiently and precisely, without language difficulties. This addition is an important step toward providing independent workshops with a future-proof, comprehensive diagnostic solution for the growing electric-vehicle segment.
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Valeo extends EV aftermarket line-up with new high-voltage compressors and chillers
Valeo Service UK has expanded its electric vehicle aftermarket offering with the launch of eight new high-voltage part references, ensuring workshops have access to critical replacement components for popular Hyundai, Kia and Volkswagen models.
The new additions include four EV compressors for Hyundai Ioniq and Kona, plus the Kia Niro and Xceed (part numbers 690297, 690299, 690300, and 690301 respectively), alongside four EV chillers covering the Hyundai Ioniq, Kona and Tucson, and the Kia Niro (part numbers 822789, 822790, 822791, and 822792 respectively). They follow Valeo’s recent launch of its first EV chiller (822787), fitted as OE to the Volkswagen ID.3 and has already proved popular in the aftermarket.
OE innovation
“Thanks to our dual expertise in electric powertrains and thermal systems, Valeo is bringing genuine OE innovation into the aftermarket,” said Andy Swann, Managing Director at Valeo Service UK. “These new additions make sure garages have access to the parts they need to service today’s vehicles with confidence.”
The compressor pressurises and circulates refrigerant, maintaining cabin comfort and, in EVs, supporting vital battery cooling. Failures are typically caused by leaks, contamination or poor lubrication, leading to reduced cooling, abnormal noises or complete system breakdown.
With EV usage placing compressors under consistent high-voltage load, garages can expect growing demand for reliable, OE-quality replacements.
Chillers regulate coolant temperature before it enters the battery, protecting against overheating and, in extreme cases, thermal runaway. Over time, coolant can oxidise and corrode the unit, while debris may block channels and restrict performance, making replacement a likely requirement during a vehicle’s lifecycle.
“Thermal management is central to EV operation, directly affecting range, charging speed and battery life,” said Stewart Lynch, Technical Trainer at Valeo Service UK. “An EV typically carries around 2.5 times more thermal equipment than a petrol or diesel equivalent, creating more replacement opportunities for workshops and reinforcing the need for quick access to quality parts.”
Valeo has been at the forefront of electrification for nearly two decades, having supplied advanced cooling technology to the first hybrid cars back in 2006.
With the electrification market forecast to grow by more than 30% between 2021 and 2025, and thermal systems alone now worth around €21 billion, Valeo says it is uniquely positioned to support the aftermarket through this transition.
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