EV Dictionary: Efficiency
Browse Efficiency related electric vehicle terms and definitions.
5 terms
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
A dimensionless number that measures how aerodynamic a vehicle's shape is. A lower Cd value means less air resistance and better energy efficiency, directly impacting EV range.
Energy Consumption (kWh/100km)
The measure of how much electrical energy an EV uses per distance traveled, expressed in kWh per 100 km or Wh per km. Lower consumption means better efficiency and more range from the same battery.
Heat Pump
An energy-efficient climate control system that moves heat rather than generating it, significantly reducing the range impact of cabin heating in cold weather.
One-Pedal Driving
A driving mode where lifting off the accelerator produces strong regenerative braking, allowing the driver to accelerate and stop using only one pedal in most situations.
Regenerative Braking
A system that recovers kinetic energy during deceleration by using the electric motor as a generator, converting motion back into electricity stored in the battery.