Valeo extends EV aftermarket line-up with new high-voltage compressors and chillers

Valeo Service UK has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) 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.

“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.”