Efficiency
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
A dimensionless measure used to describe a vehicle's aerodynamic drag.
EV Dictionary: Efficiency
Browse electric vehicle terms and definitions related to Efficiency. 6 terms
Efficiency
Energy Consumption
The electrical energy an EV uses to travel a stated distance.
Efficiency
Heat Pump
A climate system that moves heat to warm or cool an electric vehicle efficiently.
Efficiency
Integrated Thermal Management and Waste-Heat Recovery
How coordinated EV thermal circuits and controls move, recover, and reuse heat across vehicle systems.
Efficiency
One-Pedal Driving
A drive mode that produces strong deceleration when the accelerator is released.
Efficiency
Regenerative Braking
Braking that converts part of a vehicle's kinetic energy back into electricity.