Next Mile Discusses Common EV Terms and Terminology
With electric cars growing more popular with car shoppers every day, it’s a good time to share with our customers some common electric vehicle (EV) terms and terminology. Current EV owners and potential buyers alike should find this glossary handy.
These are locations where an EV can be charged. Charging points can be at home, at work, and in designated parking spots in public spaces. The fastest chargers are located along highways to support long-distance travel. In fact, these fast chargers can fully charge a standard EV in about 40 minutes.
If you see the acronym ‘HEV’ at Next Mile, it stands for ‘hybrid electric vehicle’. These are cars that combine a small electric motor/battery with an internal combustion engine, increasing the car’s fuel efficiency without going full electric. Since the engine charges the battery, there’s no need to plug in an HEV.
This is the standard battery used to power EVs, as well as smartphones and laptops. An EV’s lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack should last around 8 to 10 years at 100 percent efficiency before replacement.
Even though the EV industry is growing by leaps and bounds, the support infrastructure hasn’t yet reached the same scale as the one for traditional gas-powered cars. For some EV drivers, this can cause range anxiety – a concern that the EV will run out of battery power before the destination (or a charging station) is reached.
In a battery-powered vehicle, regenerative braking is when the otherwise wasted kinetic energy produced during braking is harvested and stored inside the battery. This energy can then be used as power. This helps EVs become even more efficient, which is the biggest reason why more and more customers are choosing EVs for their used car financing.
Now that you’re up to speed on the most common terms associated with electric vehicles, why not take the next step and buy one? You’ll find a big selection at our used car dealership, so stop in today for a full walkthrough and test drive. Get in contact with our team of used car dealers in Ann Arbor, MI today!