FKW V3 coilover suspension increases driving range of electric powered cars
Fichtenberg (Germany) – People from many different markets have been purchasing electric cars. According to various media reports, all-electric vehicles have overtaken diesel engines in new car registrations in Germany. KW automotive, a suspension manufacturer specializing in the aftermarket, is also benefiting from this ongoing electric car boom. An increasing number of electric car owners are buying automotive aftermarket accessories like light-alloy wheels and coilover suspension kits. KW automotive has been developing coilovers for electric vehicles to keep up with the demand. The KW V3 coilover suspension and the adaptive KW DDC plug & play coilover suspension are now available for the new Cupra Born (K1). The electric car can be lowered by 20 to 45 millimeters with the height-adjustable coilovers within the scope of the parts certificate. While the KW V3 can be adjusted manually in terms of damping, the DDC plug&play with its electric damper control is recommended for all Cupra Born with optional DCC standard chassis control. The two KW coilovers made in Germany from stainless steel are available now.
KW automotive has already released its adaptive KW DDC plug & play coilover suspensions for over 150 vehicle models. These electronic damping-adjustable suspensions are now also available for the new Cupra Born with parts certification. Compatible with the optional DCC damper control, the coilover suspension constantly adjusts its damping to the road and driving style. The signals from the body and wheel position sensors are processed by the OEM control unit of the Cupra Born (K1), and the software then adjusts the KW DDC plug & play coilover suspension accordingly per wheel. The acceleration, braking and steering are also considered. “Because our KW DDC suspensions are compatible with the DCC damper control used by the VAG Group, the various driving modes that influence the damper can still be used,” says KW Brand Manager Florian Johann. Depending on the driving situation the electromagnetic damper valves change the setup and switch to tighter damping for example. “The less unrest in the body structure, the less the ESP has to regulate,” explains Florian Johann.
KW V3 coilover suspension increases driving range of electric powered cars
The best-selling aftermarket suspension from KW automotive is the KW V3 or KW Variant 3 coilover suspension. These dampers differ from conventional suspension dampers by using multi-valve technology. This means that the damping of the suspension can be adjusted individually by hand. “However, the more harmoniously an electric car is damped, the range can also benefit. In the Tesla Model 3, electric mobility specialists achieved a seven percent increase in range by installing our coilover suspension,” says Florian Johann from KW Brand Management. Just like the electronically damping-adjustable KW DDC plug & play coilover suspension, the KW V3 coilover suspension allows stepless lowering of the front axle and rear axle of the Cupra Born from 20 to 45 millimeters.
