The AC in electric vehicles (EVs) can be slightly different to the AC in vehicles with traditional engines. The AC pump is electric and is powered by a battery rather than by an engine. It forms part of the high voltage system in an electric vehicle, so any repairs need to be carried out by a trained EAC, EV Specialists technician.

Some hybrid vehicles use air conditioning compressors that are operated by an electric motor instead of a drive belt, because of this they use a different compressor lubricating oil which doesn’t conduct electricity.