EV Dictionary: Drivetrain
Browse Drivetrain related electric vehicle terms and definitions.
7 terms
Air Suspension
A suspension system that supports the vehicle body with pressurized air springs.
Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV)
A vehicle powered only by electricity stored in a rechargeable traction battery.
Frunk
A front storage compartment made possible by a vehicle's component packaging.
One-Pedal Driving
A drive mode that produces strong deceleration when the accelerator is released.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
A vehicle combining plug-in electric driving with an internal-combustion engine.
Regenerative Braking
Braking that converts part of a vehicle's kinetic energy back into electricity.
Torque Vectoring
Active control of wheel or axle torque to influence traction and handling.