Chassis
Bump Stop and Rebound Stop
Travel stops protect suspension components and can add a tuned secondary rate near each limit.
EV Dictionary: Chassis
Browse electric vehicle terms and definitions related to Chassis. 8 terms
Chassis
Five-Link Suspension
A five-link suspension uses five locating links at each wheel carrier as a form of multi-link axle.
Chassis
Independent Suspension
Independent suspension lets one wheel move vertically without a rigid axle forcing the opposite wheel.
Chassis
Multi-Link Suspension
A multi-link suspension locates each wheel with several separate links for flexible geometry tuning.
Chassis
Semi-Independent Suspension
Semi-independent suspension allows relative wheel movement while retaining a structural coupling.
Chassis
Torsion-Beam Suspension
A torsion-beam suspension couples two trailing arms through a cross member that twists in roll.
Chassis
Track Width
Track width is the lateral distance between the wheel centre lines on the same axle.
Chassis
Wheelbase
Wheelbase is the longitudinal distance between the centres of a vehicle's front and rear axles.