Electric Cars

In short: Electric cars drive with an electric motor and a battery instead of a combustion engine.

In more detail: The energy store is a large battery (mostly lithium-ion) with typically 40 to over 100 kWh.

In Depth

Technology

• Drive: electric motor with high efficiency.
• Regeneration: energy is recovered when braking.
• Charging: alternating current (AC, for example wallbox) or direct current (DC, fast chargers). In Europe Type 2 and CCS connectors.

Software

Electric cars are computers on wheels: over-the-air updates, assistance systems, apps. See rechargeable batteries, chargers.

See also: Electric Motors, Rechargeable Batteries, Chargers