The electric vehicle dictionary
Electric vehicle | EV essentialsComplete glossary: the most commonly used terms in the electric car vocabulary, including acronyms such as PHEV, FCEV, V2G, CPO, WLTP...
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Complete glossary: the most commonly used terms in the electric car vocabulary, including acronyms such as PHEV, FCEV, V2G, CPO, WLTP...
AVAS system or PWS (Pedestrian Warning System) is the Acoustic Vehicle Warning System that all electric vehicles must include by law.
We bring you tips to help you both extend your electric vehicle lifespan and increase its autonomy, as well as eliminate range anxiety.
An off-peak tariff has been created for EV drivers to charge its electric cars during the night rate to maximize their savings.
Electric vehicle safety is greater than combustion cars: they have multiple safety elements and considerations and competitive advantages.
The electric vehicle maintenance results cheaper thanks to a much simpler mechanical structure, which means fewer breakdowns.
Charging types for electric vehicles depending on the charging speed: normal, semi-fast, fast, super-fast and ultra-fast charging.
Charging modes for electric vehicles: Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3 and Mode 4, and each one corresponds to a particular charging type.
Connector types for electric vehicles: Type 1 or Yazaki, Type 2 or Mennekes, CHAdeMO, CCS or Combo and Schuko, a conventional plug.
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